Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of May.
Good morning, Sparks.
Washoe County School Board voted to extend the I-Ready contract, an online program that adapts to students as they learn.
The decision was made on Tuesday, May 12.
Tiffany McMaster was named superintendent by the Washoe County School District board on Tuesday; she will replace Joe Ernst on July 8 after nearly 30 years of service in the district.
One Truckee River is hosting Truckee River Month throughout May to offer educational events and outdoor activities that promote native landscaping and river safety (including water flow updates).
Residents are encouraged to explore and protect our vital waterway.
Nevada law enforcement begins its Joining Forces Click It or Ticket campaign today to boost seat belt use on roads; extra patrols will run until May 21 statewide.
Officials note that wearing lap and shoulder belts properly can help reduce serious injuries.
Officials confirmed that six WCSD elementary schools and three classrooms were placed on outbreak status on Tuesday, May 12 after a gastrointestinal outbreak was reported, with schools enacting extra cleaning + advising families to keep symptomatic students home for 48 hours as NNPH monitors the situation.
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.
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.
Keith Urban Live Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Nugget Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of country music with Keith Urban in Sparks.
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