Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of June.
Good morning, Sparks.
The State Fair of Nevada returns June 11-13 with livestock shows, carnival rides, concerts and contests at the State Fairgrounds, including the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center and Rodeo Arena.
Families can enjoy the opening-night concert with country artist Caleb Montgomery and a public barbecue competition.
A red flag warning runs from 11 AM to 11 PM (20-30 mph winds with 10% humidity may spark fires) over parts of Storey and northern Sierra Front, and a lake wind advisory covers Washoe Lake from 8 AM to 11 PM; gas in Reno dropped two cents to $5.33.
The Eddy owners said they heard from hundreds about moving to the city plaza and are reworking the proposal.
Meanwhile, the National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning plus a Lake Wind Advisory today, so residents should take care when doing outdoor activities.
Today, a Red Flag Warning runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. with gusty winds in western Nevada + a lake wind advisory for Washoe Lake cautions boaters, while Golden Mussels have been detected in California waterways before boat launches at Lake Tahoe.
Drivers in Sparks on I-80 near Pyramid Way will experience one-lane reductions and ramp closures from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. on June 9 and 10 as NDOT conducts routine bridge inspections, with work zones limited to 55 mph.
Congressman Mark Amodei and the Sparks Chamber of Commerce partner with the Los Angeles Passport Agency to host a Special Passport Event on Saturday, June 13—9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.—at the Chamber office in Reno with limited appointment slots.
Meanwhile, a Red Flag Warning affects western Nevada.
The 10th Give 2 Live Blood Drive is at Atlantis Casino's Grand Ballroom on Tuesday, July 7 and Wednesday, July 8 with donations from 9 a.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Today, a Red Flag Warning and Lake Wind Advisory remain — residents should avoid spark-prone activities and boating risks.
Renown Health and Campagni Auto Group raised over $100,000 for the children’s hospital by matching $61,603 in local donations + surpassing a $50,000 goal.
The funds will help care for local patients and their families.
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.
School of Rock Reno House Band & Green Day Summer Camp Show
2-4 p.m. — Reno Public Market — Free — Experience an electrifying afternoon of rock music performed by local youth rock musicians.
Collective Soul Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Celebrity Showroom — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy the iconic sounds of Collective Soul live on stage.
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