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Friday, March 21st, 2025
Good morning, Sparks. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Southwest Airlines flight from Las Vegas had a laptop battery catch fire during deplaning after landing in Reno at 10:10 p.m. on Wednesday—airport officials said the incident was minor with no injuries or delays. KTVN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Senator Catherine Cortez Masto toured the Community Health Alliance’s Wells Avenue center in Reno on Wednesday and criticized proposed Medicaid cuts that would slash 10% of its funding—500 local residents rely on vital services like pediatric and dental care daily. CHA officials warned that if these cuts are approved, tough staffing decisions would follow—potentially affecting support across six local sites and mobile units. News4
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ March Madness games are preempting many 2 News Nevada newscasts today and Saturday + special editions will air after the games. KTVN
- ➤ Sports fans in Sparks visited local sports books to watch NCAA March Madness games as teams battled on day one & the tournament advanced with additional rounds. KTVN
- ➤ The Reno Aces introduced new food options for fans as the season began, offering more variety at the ballpark + the team said the upgrade is set to improve the dining experience. KTVN
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Free App Development Workshop for Children in Sparks, NV
A hands-on workshop aimed at educating children aged 7-14 about app development, featuring interactive activities and sessions for parents.
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Narcotics Anonymous Meeting
7-8 p.m. — American Legion Post 1 — Free entry — Attend this open meeting for those seeking help with drug addiction through discussion and support.
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Lit Thursdays at the Depot Gallery
6-8 p.m. — The Depot Gallery & Bookstore — Free entry — Connect with fellow writers in a supportive environment for creative collaboration and feedback.
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EggFest 2025
10 a.m.-1 p.m. — Shadow Mountain Sports Complex — Free entry — Enjoy a fun-filled outdoor event for kids with opportunities to volunteer.
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Science Distilled: Drive-in for Science
8:30-10:00 p.m. — West Wind El Rancho 4 Drive-In Theater — Members: $5/$10, Nonmembers: $7/$12 — Experience the thrilling journey of NASA astronaut Scott Kelly on a monumental space mission.
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