Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of June.
Good morning, Sparks.
The official State Fair of Nevada returns tomorrow (after a 16-year hiatus) at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center amid public confusion with a similarly named event in Carson City that is not recognized by the Nevada Department of Agriculture.
Food Truck Wednesday will run weekly through August 5th in Sparks — offering a chance for residents to enjoy a variety of tasty options from local vendors.
Jake's on the Lake reopened on Jun.
10 after closing last fall. The restaurant now welcomes locals to enjoy food + drinks with its lake view.
Since yesterday, the average gas price in Reno dropped by 4-cents, a change that may lead to lower fueling costs for Sparks motorists later this week.
WCSD trustees approved a 3-year contract on Tuesday, June 10 for incoming Superintendent Tiffany McMaster at $287,500.
Her pay will include annual 5% raises for effective performance (with cost-of-living and renewal bonuses) but is set to remain at least $25,000 below her predecessor’s over the next two years.
NDOW stocked Sparks Marina with fish ahead of the weekend — preparing the marina for increased local fishing activity.
A forest health project near Boca Reservoir will treat 1,940 acres to lower wildfire risk and protect water for the Reno-Sparks area.
The work will thin trees and repair trails, and it begins later this month on U.S. Forest Service land.
Crews began a project to extend the Waltham Way on ramp along I-80, and lane reductions will change traffic flow over the coming days.
The work started recently and is expected to affect local commuters.
Lane reductions for the Waltham Way on-ramp to westbound I-80 begin this Sunday near USA Parkway as the ramp is extended 2,200 feet.
Storey County and Tesla are partnering on the project—drivers should expect intermittent overnight closures until early September.
Lanes in Sparks have been closed since Jun.
10 (due to sewer work) and the work is expected to continue, so drivers should plan alternate routes.
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.
Michael Feinstein: Because of You - A Tribute to Tony Bennett
N/A — N/A — Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater — Experience a heartfelt tribute to Tony Bennett delivered by Michael Feinstein with the Carnegie Hall Ensemble.
Dj's World Latin Rave Fest
10 p.m. — Millennium Night Club — Ticket purchase required — Experience the infectious rhythms and powerful lyrics of Sonido Eskandalo live in Sparks.
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