Good morning, Sparks.

Northern Nevada hosted many amusement parks over the last 120 years, with Coney Island Amusement Park in Sparks offering rides, a dance hall and events until fires and other issues forced its closure.

Other parks like Moana Springs in Reno and Ponderosa Ranch near Incline Village also ended, with their names and structures still marking the past—reminding locals of fun summers gone by.

A small gas leak near Palmer Elementary School led to student evacuations on Wednesday just after 8:30 a.m.—WCSD School Police reported no injuries and sent a crew to gather more details.

The Washoe County School District Board of Trustees approved a one-year contract with Southwest Foodservice Excellence—an Arizona-based company—to manage its food service program that serves over 60,000 students and provides free meals to 68 schools under USDA programs.

Families will be notified of any price changes and updated menus as SFE gathers student feedback for the 2025-26 school year.

Lawmakers in Nevada face a busy final week as they debate key education bills, film tax credit expansions + nonpartisan primary voting reforms.

Proposals from Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro and Gov. Lombardo will be decided before the session ends on June 2 + several fiscal measures remain under review.

Reno is set to host a three-game Banana Ball series starting today at Greater Nevada Field, where the Party Animals face the Texas Tailgaters under unique game rules that cap play at two hours.

Fans with tickets can enjoy pre-game activities beginning at 3:30 p.m.—tickets were sold solely by lottery, so none are available from resellers.

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.

Candlelight: Rings and Dragons Concert

6:30-7:30 p.m. — The Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magical music of Rings and Dragons presented in a stunning candlelit setting.

Cancer Survivors Day Celebration 2025

10 AM – 12 PM — Sparks Marina Park — Free entry — Celebrate life with games, resources, and support for cancer survivors and their families.