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Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
Good morning, Sparks. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Northern Nevada Labor Central Council announced its annual Cesar Chavez Celebration dinner has been renamed the Northern Nevada Member Assistance Program Solidarity Celebration Dinner after UFW canceled Chavez Day events amid serious allegations. The renamed dinner remains scheduled for Friday, March 20 at 5:30 p.m. at Grand Sierra Resort. FOX Reno
- ➤ Catholic Charities encouraged Sparks residents to thrift shop for unique summer clothes + save money on March 17, saying the nonprofit seeks to promote sustainable and affordable summer fashion. KTVN
- ➤ On Mar. 17, officials updated plans for a new amphitheater at Rancho San Rafael Park (set to hold 2,000 people) as further design details remain pending. KTVN
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Coney Island Bar in Sparks turned 80 yesterday — the owner said he plans to pass the bar down to his son to keep its legacy alive. KTVN
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A mid-March heatwave in northern Nevada has prompted NV Energy to advise residents to set thermostats at 78° when home and 85° when away while it offers air conditioner tune-ups and energy audits to help lower rising bills. FOX Reno
- ➤ Gas prices across northern Nevada are nearing $5 a gallon today, putting pressure on drivers in Sparks + nearby areas. KTVN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Washoe County public schools remain uncertain about the last day of school due to recent snow days + scheduling conflicts that disrupted the academic calendar. Officials have not yet confirmed a final decision on when classes will end. Reno Gazette-Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District is burning piles today near Brown's Creek and planning further operations tomorrow along Bums Gulch Road near the Sky Tavern area, which may cause smoke across Mount Rose Highway. Drivers should use caution & residents sensitive to smoke are advised to limit outdoor exposure. Reno Gazette-Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Goddard Schools donated several thousand dollars on Mar. 17 to the Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation to help children with cancer. KTVN
- ➤ Allergy season is arriving sooner as warmer weather increases pollen in northern Nevada. Dr. Bobby Kahlon advises residents to keep windows closed and use AC with HEPA filters to ease symptoms like sneezing and itchy eyes. KTVN
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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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