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Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
Good morning, Sparks. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A semi truck rolled over on I-80 near Mustang around 1:30 a.m. on April 7 and hit three power poles, which led to the right lane closing and delays—officials suspect the driver fell asleep and report no injuries. News4
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities arrested 35-year-old Nicholas Loving last week in connection with the death of his 5-year-old daughter in Cold Springs after deputies found her with multiple injuries on April 3, and a bail hearing is set for Wednesday, April 9 at 1:30 p.m. News4
- ➤ Sparks Police are asking for help in identifying suspects in two store thefts+ one occurred at Scheels on March 29 at 9 p.m.+ the other took place at Walmart at 5065 Pyramid Way on April 2 at 1:50 p.m. KTVN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Raley's donated a Captain Planet Foundation Project Learning Garden to Sparks' Alyce Taylor Elementary School last week—third graders helped refurbish old garden beds and plant herbs, vegetables, and seeds. Local education and city leaders attended the ceremony and two other schools also received similar gardens—bringing hands-on science and nutrition lessons to students. KTVN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Washoe County unveiled an interactive website called Washoe County Checkbook—letting residents view revenue and spending for 24 departments and 267 divisions with annual payroll details. Commissioner Clara Andriola said the site will build public trust, and Commissioner Mike Clark will examine it further at the commission meeting today—raising questions about its delayed introduction. Reno Gazette-Journal
- ➤ Today at 2:30 p.m. the Nevada Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a 34-minute session on the case involving Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve and former Washoe County Commissioner Vaughn Hartung—alleging their rights were violated when a private investigator used a hidden GPS tracker on their vehicles. The court will decide if the anonymous party who hired the investigator must be revealed. Reno Gazette-Journal
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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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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.
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LPGA Amateur Golf Association Scramble Open
May 2-3 — Red Hawk Golf and Resort — Registration required — Compete in a fun Net Scramble event with teams of four women using the Ambrose handicap method.
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