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Thursday, May 7th, 2026
Good morning, Sparks. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Girls on the Run Sierras will host its sixth annual Mini-Golf FUNdraiser at Wild Island on Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., where families can play either 18 or 36 holes, meet members of the local women's golf team & enjoy refreshments while supporting girls' programs. KTVN
- ➤ Local figures and community members gathered on May 6 in Sparks for America250 commemoration. The event celebrated historical milestones and community spirit. KTVN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Lombardo’s office launched the Education Service Center to support K-12 districts through its new CFO Network + Senate Bill 460, providing technical assistance and tools for fiscal officers to improve financial management. FOX Reno
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ New research from the University of Cambridge shows that AI data centers raised nearby surface temperatures by up to 16.4 degrees. A report said that Nevada’s data center market is growing fast, with more projects planned in areas like the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center. Reno Gazette-Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ DETR is helping former Spirit Airlines employees affected by last weekend’s layoffs by offering unemployment benefits, reemployment services, and health coverage options. Its Rapid Response team is sharing timely resources with company representatives to support workers as they search for new jobs. KTVN
- ➤ Senator Jacky Rosen met with small business owners Wednesday at the Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce to discuss rising business costs & local economic challenges. The meeting focused on addressing concerns that impact community businesses. KTVN
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center earned an A grade from the Leapfrog Group based on over 30 performance measures of care, and hospital leaders say the mark confirms the center’s strong commitment to patient safety. KTVN
- ➤ On May 6, Cassandra Badgett and Jesse Ramirez from the Orvis School of Nursing at UNR joined ARC Reno’s Marianna Daniele to celebrate National Nurses Week — highlighting how UNR prepares future healthcare professionals. FOX Reno
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Reno Card & Collectible Show
10 AM - 6 PM — Reno-Sparks Convention Center — Cost varies — Discover a wide range of trading cards and collectibles from various vendors.
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