Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of May.
Good morning, Sparks.
🚧 Accidents
The Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) crews have been repairing a water main break in Sparks that occurred on Friday, May 1, and the agency continues to monitor the situation.
Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue contained a small brush fire north of Desert Skies Middle School on Friday, May 1 — no buildings were at risk and the cause is under investigation.
🎓 Education
The Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology briefly went to secured campus status Friday afternoon amid reports of police activity near the school, but teaching continued as school police responded (Principal Jason Mattick confirmed the incident was quickly resolved).
🌲 Environment
A magnitude 5.2 aftershock hit near Silver Springs on May 1, and residents felt the tremor.
Local officials are monitoring the situation for any further impacts.
Silver Springs residents experienced an aftershock on Friday, May 1 and noted that earthquakes have long been a regular part of local life (residents continue to adapt to the tremors).
🏥 Health
Northern Nevada Public Health is investigating a cluster of cryptosporidiosis cases linked to a live animal yoga class in Washoe County (reported May 1) as the agency works to trace exposures and prevent further illness.
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