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Sparks
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Good morning, Sparks. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters contained a 200 by 200 ft fire that broke out in the Cold Springs area around 8 p.m. on Monday, with Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue, the Reno Fire Department and BLM responding and no injuries or building damage reported. KTVN
- ➤ Union Pacific is cleaning up the March train derailment and expects to remove the damaged train cars by early next month. KTVN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Joe Lombardo holds strong support in his 2026 reelection bid as six challengers launch campaigns in the GOP primary set for June. The candidates presented various ideas (including financial reforms and educational improvements) during interviews for the Know Your Candidates series. News4
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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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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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