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Friday, April 11th, 2025
Good morning, Sparks. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ McQueen High School was placed on secured campus status Thursday morning after a shooting report near Daybreak Drive and Stargaze Way with law enforcement including RPD and school police on scene — no injuries were reported — and a staging area was established at 7th Street and Robb Dr. KTVN
- ➤ On Thursday morning, a shots fired report near Daybreak Drive and Stargaze Way led the Washoe County School District to lock down McQueen High and Sarah Winnemucca Elementary — Sarah Winnemucca resumed normal operations later while McQueen High remains secured with law enforcement on scene. KTVN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ NSHE named Matt McNair as its new chancellor to lead Nevada’s public colleges and universities—he replaces interim leader Patricia Charlton after Melody Rose resigned in 2022. McNair brings experience from higher education and nonprofit roles to guide the system forward. News4
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State lawmakers are considering measures after thousands of Nevada homeowners saw their insurance canceled due to rising wildfire risk; Assembly Bill 437 would create a state-run insurance plan as a last resort and must clear the committee today or it will be killed. A second proposal, Assembly Bill 376, would let insurers test new products for four years—while opinions remain divided—as the state faces more wildfire challenges. Reno Gazette-Journal
- ➤ Nevada lawmakers are considering new measures to track and limit corporate investors in the housing market—Sen. Neal's SB391 would cap corporate purchases at 100 homes a year while Assemblymember Considine has proposed combining LLCs for commerce tax purposes. A third proposal, Senate Bill 242, would require homes to be listed for 30 days before investment companies can buy them to help keep housing affordable for families. Reno Gazette-Journal
- ➤ Nevada Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar and Attorney General Aaron Ford said they won a legal fight when the Ninth Circuit dismissed a lawsuit that challenged the Election Worker Protection Act—law passed to defend election officials from harassment. The court ruled the plaintiffs lacked standing, reaffirming a previous dismissal by the district court. News4
- ➤ Assemblymember Sandra Jauregui said she is deeply disappointed as the Nevada Realtors reversed their support for AB 280— a pilot bill that would provide seniors with one year of rent stabilization and require landlords to refund unused application fees. The bill, revised from a 10% to a 5% increase cap, passed the Assembly Commerce and Labor Committee on a party-line vote and will let lawmakers test its impact on fixed-income renters. Reno Gazette-Journal
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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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Mom’s on the Run 2025
7-11 a.m. — Procter R Hug High School — Registration required — Celebrate Mother's Day with a community 5K run and walk supporting local women battling cancer.
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