Good morning, Sparks.

The Food Bank of Northern Nevada launched its 2026 Kids Cafe summer meals program for children ages 2-18 with free on-site meals starting at Washoe County sites on June 15.

A kickoff event was held Monday at Gepford Park in Sun Valley.

Today, a regional coffee contest features 16 shops including Sparks' Coffee N' Comics and Roamer Coffee House.

Hub Coffee Roasters, the top vote-getter from round two, will face Perenn Bakery in the upcoming third round — vote for your favorite caffeinated spot.

Northern Nevada will experience triple-digit temperatures starting today and continuing through Thursday, which increases wildfire risk due to dry conditions and warm overnight lows; fire officials advise Sparks residents to avoid outdoor activities that could spark a fire.

On Tuesday, June 16th, legal groups and the Nevada Clean Energy Fund noted that a federal judge ruled EPA's termination of the ECJ block grant program illegal in a case that may affect a $20M grant for the Walker River Paiute Tribe’s climate resiliency project.

The fund expects federal compliance soon.

The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority is hosting its first public open house to gather community input on Reno-Stead Airport’s future; the event is on Tuesday, June 23 at the airport terminal on 4895 Texas Avenue, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and the presentation starting at 6 p.m.

Monday night, the Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Commission voted 5-2 to recommend Sierra Reflections, a housing development for a 760-acre site with 940 single-family homes + 10 miles of trails between Pleasant Valley and Washoe Valley.

The project now awaits review by the regional planning board.

Legendary rodeo announcer Bob Tallman will miss the Reno Rodeo due to foot surgery (recovery ongoing), while longtime voices Wayne Brooks and Anthony Lucia will lead the event at the Nevada State Fairgrounds in Reno from June 18 through June 27.

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.

Softball Camp for Girls

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Shadow Mountain Sports Complex — Lunch not included — A comprehensive softball camp focused on skill development for girls aged 5-18.

Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms & Spin Doctors Concert

8 AM – 5 PM — Nugget Casino Resort — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a nostalgic night with three legendary ‘90s alt-rock bands performing their greatest hits.