Good morning, Sparks.

2 News Nevada has aired a 30-minute special investigating Washoe County juvenile justice as staff at the Jan Evans Juvenile Justice Center are managing a surge in youth mental health challenges—60 to 70% of detainees face a diagnosable condition.

The investigation also noted that although youth delinquency has reached a 20-year low nationally, a small group of violent youth offenders and a rise in teen felony charges for possession of concentrated cannabis are stretching local resources.

Churchill County Sheriff's Office is asking the public to help locate Jayson Daniel—reported missing after his family requested a welfare check—and Nancy Griffiths, who was last seen with him near Peppermill Casino in the Reno Sparks area while he drove a charcoal gray 2021 Ford Ranger with license plate 70H911.

The Churchill County Sheriff's Office is asking the public to help find missing persons Jason Daniel and Nancy Griffiths—Jason was last seen near the Peppermill Casino driving a charcoal gray 2021 Ford Ranger with license plate 70H-911 while his family requested a welfare check—and anyone with information should call Sergeant Brad Kufalk at 775-423-3116.

Sparks Police are asking for help to identify a motorcyclist who fled a traffic stop on March 26 at 9:40 a.m.—the unlicensed rider on a white motorcycle sped away near Wingfield Hills Road and Rolling Meadows Drive and was last seen traveling northbound on Pyramid Highway.

Washoe County commissioners will begin budget talks in April to decide if libraries will keep about $4.5 million in extra funding after voters turned down a tax override last November.

Library director Jeff Scott warned that losing the funds will force cuts to staff, books, and technology budgets — the decision will be discussed on April 8th.

Governor Lombardo announced Steve Canavero as the new interim Superintendent of Public Instruction for the Nevada Department of Education, set to begin on April 14th—he served in the role from 2016 to 2019 and will guide the education transition.

Today, Governor Lombardo sent a letter to the Secretaries of Interior and Housing + Urban Development asking for Nevada's inclusion in the Joint Task Force on Federal Land for Housing because over 85% of the state's land is federally managed.

He warned that projections show Washoe County could run out of developable land by 2027 and Clark County by 2032 while he plans to push for state funding to support a bill for $1 billion in new attainable housing units.

A new housing report from RealtyHop shows that Reno is ranked as the 21st least affordable metro area for March, with median home prices rising to $572,000 and households needing to spend 46.4% of their income on mortgages—this contrasts with cities like Seattle and Honolulu which offer higher incomes to balance their steeper home prices.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Whiff of Spring Fundraising Painting Event

1-4 p.m. — CaiE Oriental Asian Bistro — $39.00 — Enjoy a cheerful painting party while supporting a good cause at a local bistro.