Good morning, Sparks.

The Sparks Police Department and local partners will hold a prescription drug take-back event on Saturday, April 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at several locations across Northern Nevada—offering residents a safe way to dispose of unwanted medications.

70-year-old John Herbaugh was convicted of trafficking meth and cocaine after a February traffic stop on Interstate 80 when a K9 unit found drugs and cash + his sentencing is scheduled for June 26.

Sparks Police arrested William Hill at a hotel on Victorian Avenue on April 17th for violating his release conditions and facing felony charges—assault with a deadly weapon and ex-felon possession of a firearm—and he was booked into Washoe County Jail without bail.

A 70-year-old man in Washoe County was found guilty of drug trafficking after a sheriff's deputy stopped his truck on Interstate 80 near Robb Drive in February 2024 and a K9 unit detected drugs, with a search finding a pound of methamphetamine and 4 grams of cocaine—his sentencing is set for June 26.

Sparks High School teacher Carla Gonzales, a 52 year old from Reno, was fatally stabbed over the weekend + WCSD provided support for students and staff after the incident.

Maintenance crews from the City of Sparks will fill potholes on Vista Boulevard, Prater Way, and Sparks Boulevard this week.

Officials ask drivers to slow down near the work areas — Public Works Maintenance Manager Mark Anderson warned — to keep crews safe.

At Tuesday's meeting, Washoe County staff proposed adding $1.3 million to the library budget to cover a $4.5 million gap after a failed tax renewal—commissioners directed the finance team to gather more details and allow the library board to review its budget ahead of a special meeting on May 20.

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.

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.

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.

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.