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Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Sparks. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A wildfire education workshop will be held on May 20 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center — the session will provide local residents with essential wildfire safety information. KTVN
- ➤ The American Institute of Architects of Northern Nevada & the Food Bank of Northern Nevada announced winners for the 22nd annual CANstruction event at Meadowood Mall. Twenty-two teams including 12 student teams built their can structures on April 30 & they will be on display with People’s Choice voting until May 5 at 6 p.m. KTVN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Sparks Police had a brief standoff with a big rig driver who surrendered peacefully—officers took him into custody on May 2. KTVN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On May 1, the United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra cut its United Readers early literacy program after losing $700,000 in funding due to reduced AmeriCorps grants (a change that may affect local literacy opportunities). KTVN
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ NV Energy is preparing for a severe fire season in northern Nevada by training crew members in a mock exercise and planning equipment upgrades that automatically shut off power lines—forecasters warn that a hotter, drier summer may increase brushfire risks and lead to planned public safety outages for residents in affected zones. News4
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ University of Nevada, Reno Extension and Nevada Division of Forestry are launching a neighborhood ambassador program to help residents prepare for wildfires. An online meeting will be held at noon on May 7 (registration required) and interested residents can contact Megan Kay (775-336-0231) for more information. News4
- ➤ On May 2, 2025, several Nevada police agencies gathered for the 38th annual James D. Hoff Peace Officer Memorial ceremony with hundreds in attendance for performances, award presentations, and a 21-gun salute—honoring first responders and remembering North Las Vegas officer Jason Roscow who died in February. KTVN
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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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Fishin’ in the Dark Painting Party
1-4 p.m. — Engine 8 Urban Winery — $39.00 — Enjoy a creative afternoon of painting in a lively winery atmosphere.
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