Good morning, Sparks.

Miguel Ribera Park now has a new playground with two play structures — and a shaded area for parents.

A head-on collision on Veterans Parkway between Pembroke Drive and Greg Street at 10:45 a.m. on Thursday left one person dead and two seriously injured, and the southbound lane is closed—police urge drivers to use alternate routes while the investigation continues.

A bail hearing was held on Thursday for two suspects in a deadly shooting near Greenbrae Drive that killed 19-year-old Felipe Acuna last month in Sparks with Fahad Estepa (who waived his court appearance and faced charges including open murder, domestic battery, and kidnapping with bail set at $500,000) and Jonathan Reyes (with bail set at $100,000 for harboring a felony offender) appearing in court.

On July 17th, Sparks police arrested a man who allegedly threatened people with a knife while he was chugging a bottle of Tabasco sauce — he challenged bystanders to fight.

A Sparks man aged 66 pleaded guilty to child sex crimes and was sentenced to life in prison—he will be eligible for parole after 10 years.

Officials said the Cornucopia Fire is 70% contained after burning more than 3,500 acres as of Jul 17 + firefighters continue working to secure the area.

Community Health Alliance and Washoe County School District are hosting back-to-school vaccine clinics during July and August to give students their required immunizations.

Clinics at Sparks schools—Dilworth Middle School on July 22 from 2-5:30 p.m., Spanish Springs High School on July 31 from 2-5:30 p.m., and Mendive Middle School on Aug. 6 from 2-5:30 p.m.—offer free vaccines for uninsured children while a parent must be present.

Open House

7:30-9:30 p.m. — 957 Ruddy Ct, Sparks — Free entry — Explore a charming Sparks gem full of warmth and opportunity.

Playa Art Preview Fundraiser

6-10 p.m. — The Generator Community Maker Space — $60 admission — Experience captivating art projects and engaging artist talks before they venture to the desert.