Good morning, Sparks.

Local organizers are hosting free big dog adoptions from today through Tuesday in Sparks (location details coming soon), giving residents a chance to meet large pups and find new homes for them.

Hundreds of locals gathered at Sky Ranch Middle School on March 12 to oppose a proposal to build more than 600 homes at Red Hawk golf course, citing traffic and safety concerns that could add 1,000 cars to local roads.

Leaders said legal action is underway to block the project.

Zero Fatalities + Lyft join forces to offer a $5 discount using the code SAFERIDENV, available from Saturday night through Wednesday morning for those celebrating St. Patrick’s Day weekend.

Duncan Elementary School resumed normal operations after being on secured campus status for about one hour Friday morning + school officials confirmed no further issues occurred.

NV Energy will close eastbound lanes on Moana Lane between Baker Lane and South Virginia Street starting Monday, March 16 until April 6 for concrete repairs after a gas line replacement last fall.

Motorists should follow posted detours for safe travel.

Renown Children's Hospital held an event on Friday, Mar.

13 & unveiled the 2026 miracle children as part of its four-decade partnership with the Children's Miracle Network.

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.

IDN Foundation Course – Reno (Sparks), NV

8 a.m. to 6 p.m. — ChiroFIT — Cost varies — Enhance your skills in Neurologic Dry Needling for effective pain management and sports rehabilitation.