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Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Sparks. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The northern NV EmployNV Business Hub Healthcare Career Fair is held today at 11:00 a.m. at Reno Town Mall on South Virginia Street for job seekers in Washoe, Storey and Lyon Counties to meet employers and receive career guidance—employers may also conduct on-spot interviews and hiring. KTVN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Christopher McDougal pleaded no contest to vehicular manslaughter for hitting and killing Judge Larry Hicks—he is serving 30 days in Washoe County Jail. KTVN
- ➤ Sparks Police warned residents of a surge in phone scams where callers pose as law enforcement to demand immediate payment for false legal obligations—officials noted that scammers sometimes manipulate caller ID—and urged locals to hang up suspicious calls and verify with the agency. KTVN
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation released its March 2025 report showing a state unemployment rate of 5.7%—a decrease of 0.1 percentage points from last month. The report lists local rates with Las Vegas at 5.6%, Reno at 4.7%, Carson City at 4.5%, Mineral County at 9.6% and Elko County at 4.3%. KTVN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Assembly Bill 198 — known as Lizzy's Law — passed unanimously Tuesday to boost safety standards for inflatable devices after 9-year-old Lizzy died in a Reno bounce house accident. The bill requires operators to hold proper licenses and insurance, perform regular inspections, and monitor wind speeds, with the new rules set to take effect at the beginning of 2026. News4
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Nevada Assembly passed the Right to Contraception Act and Family Planning Services Act with a 42—0 vote to protect access to birth control methods; the bill now advances to the Senate for further review. News4
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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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