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Sparks
Thursday, April 17th, 2025
Good morning, Sparks. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities arrested Manuel Lopez Gomez in connection with an alleged homicide when a woman was found dead last Thursday in an Incline Village home—he was extradited from California on Wednesday and booked into Washoe County Jail. KTVN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Lombardo declared April as the Month of the Military Child in Nevada—an honor for over 11,000 military children—and the American Red Cross of Northern Nevada is partnering to offer programs that help kids deal with moves and long separations. KTVN
- ➤ Washoe County library director Jeff Scott received a low 90-day evaluation with an overall score of 1.42 that marked him as minimally effective in strategic planning, operations and community engagement. The board met yesterday at 5:30 p.m. at the Downtown Library and discussed potential actions including a corrective action plan, pay cut or dismissal—each raising questions about his future with the library. Reno Gazette-Journal
- ➤ Sparks Mayor Ed Lawson said he will keep fighting for a 13-mile toll road to ease traffic between Spanish Springs and the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center after a bill for the project died in the Legislature on Friday. He said the city will explore other funding options including state, federal and Regional Transportation Commission sources to get the road built one way or another. Reno Gazette-Journal
- ➤ This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and Sparks dispatchers are honored for guiding emergency calls and providing lifesaving instructions amid unpredictable crises. The recognition spotlights the three local dispatch centers (Sparks, Reno, and Washoe County) where staff manage thousands of calls daily and face high-stress situations. KTVN
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Join Together Northern Nevada will collect expired or unused prescription drugs at various locations around town on Saturday, April 26—residents can dispose of their medications safely at the event. KTVN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University of Nevada is seeking nominations for the 2025 Athletics Hall of Fame — former athletes will be eligible 10 years after their last competition, coaches 5 years after retiring, and teams 10 years after winning while key staff may be considered. The school is also accepting nominations for the Silver and Blue Service Award to honor volunteers and will receive nominations online or by mail until May 31. KTVN
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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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Jaywalkers Weekly Meeting
5:30-6:30 p.m. — 1640 Prater Way, Sparks, NV — Free entry — Engage in supportive discussions on addiction recovery in a welcoming environment.
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~ Benjamin Franklin
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