Good morning, Sparks.

A family was displaced when a fire broke out in a home in the Wadsworth area Wednesday afternoon, and though the home is a total loss, all residents escaped safely.

After 16 years, the Nevada State Fair (a revived tradition dating to the 1800s) will take place this summer, June 11-13, at sites including the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center and the Reno Rodeo Arena, featuring events like the Nevada Junior Livestock Show, a 4-H expo and junior bull riding contests.

Gas prices are climbing in Nevada as oil costs rise due to the Iran conflict (experts predict it will take a week or two for prices to drop after the war ends).

Governor Lombardo and Dr. Victor Wakfield visited Alice Smith Elementary School today during Nevada’s Reading Week to stress that learning to read builds a strong foundation for future success.

The Discovery hosts the first Girls’ STEM Career Day on Saturday, March 7 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., offering exhibits + panel discussions with local engineers to help girls explore STEM careers.

The Washoe County School District held a public meeting at Pine Middle School on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. to review design schematics (based on parent feedback) that set plans for a consolidated school, with construction to begin later this year and reopening planned for 2028-29.

RTC will offer free rides on the Virginia Line this Saturday, March 7 to mark five years since the transit extension to UNR launched.

The service connects downtown + Midtown + the university with enhanced stations and easier boarding for faster trips.

Northern Nevada Public Health kicks off National Nutrition Month in Washoe County and will host a schoolwide healthy food tasting event at Lincoln Park Elementary School on March 20.

The event encourages families to explore healthy food choices for long-term well-being.

Funkytown LIVE at RPM

7-10 p.m. — Reno Public Market — Free entry — Experience a night of high-energy disco and funk grooves with the vibrant sounds of Funkytown.

Zen Zone Painting Party

1-4 p.m. — CaiE Oriental Asian Bistro — Open for all — Enjoy a creative afternoon of painting while savoring delicious Asian cuisine.

Julio Preciado and Kanales Concert

9 PM — Millennium Night Club — Tickets available — Experience a night filled with live regional music and unmatched talent from Julio Preciado and Kanales.