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Sparks
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Sparks. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority reported record first-quarter taxable room revenue on May 11 (the highest ever) in Reno, signaling growing tourism for the local economy. KTVN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Washoe County School District now recommends a one-year $2M i-Ready extension to evaluate the program's effectiveness, replacing the earlier three-year, $6M proposal. Tuesday's board meeting will include staff discussion and review (which will help decide if i-Ready should continue, be modified, or replaced). Reno Gazette-Journal
- ➤ The Washoe County School District removed Tuesday’s agenda items on Wooster High School and a new administration building from the board meeting to allow more time for review — board president Adam Mayberry said the issues will be revisited later. Reno Gazette-Journal
- ➤ Students at Debbie Smith CTE Academy held their first-ever prom at Red Hawk Golf and Resort on Saturday, May 9, as friends and families gathered in Sparks to celebrate a school milestone (capturing joyful memories). Reno Gazette-Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Visitors to Lahontan Reservoir are advised to be cautious after a HAB Watch Advisory was issued for a possible harmful algae bloom following recent assessments and water tests by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection. Officials urge visitors and pet owners to avoid discolored water at Lahontan State Recreation Area. FOX Reno
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ NDOT reminded drivers today to allow extra travel time, inspect tires, and pack emergency supplies as summer travel increases on rural roads, where fatal crashes are 62% more likely than on urban routes; they advise checking road conditions (via 511 or NVRoads.com) for updates. KTVN
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Leapfrog Group report released May 11 shows Northern Nevada hospitals earned safety grades this spring. Northern Nevada Medical Center in Sparks scored B, while other local facilities received A grades and Carson Tahoe Regional earned a C; Nevada ranked 14th nationally for A ratings + scores varied by category. Reno Gazette-Journal
- ➤ The Northern Nevada Public Health Air Quality Management Division issued an air quality alert Monday after ozone levels reached 101 AQI (unhealthy for sensitive groups) in Sparks. Officials advised children, adults, and asthmatics to limit outdoor activities until conditions improve. KTVN
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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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Movie Night at Westwind Drive-In
8-10 p.m. — West Wind El Rancho Drive-In Theater — Free entry — A fun family movie night under the stars awaits all attendees.
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