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Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
Good morning, Sparks. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rise (the incoming provider) will take over the Safe Camp and Cares Campus Resource Center contract from Karma Box on July 1 in Sparks, with community leaders expecting the change to improve local support. KTVN
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local fire officials are conducting prescribed burns on Pioneer Trail to clear underbrush and reduce wildfire risks; residents are informed that any smoke seen is part of the routine procedure and does not need to be reported. KTVN
- ➤ Residents are advised to inspect their sprinklers for leaks or breaks and water only in the morning on scheduled watering days + this practice helps conserve water and prevent damage. KTVN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local leaders kept the homelessness advisory board intact by voting 4-0 on Monday, with members from Reno, Sparks + Washoe County. The board considered adding a member with firsthand experience to help guide future support efforts. FOX Reno
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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