Daily
Sparks
Friday, July 25th, 2025
Good morning, Sparks. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Crusin' for the Cure fundraiser is scheduled to take place as part of Hot August Nights on August 3—organizers plan to host the event during the festivities. KTVN
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hot August Nights will run from August 1 to August 9 — the event is set to bring vibrant summer festivities to Sparks. KTVN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Washoe County Nutrition Services is preparing for free school meals as classes start on August 11; 68 community eligibility schools offer meals while 36 require parents to apply online or in person — with Debbie Smith Academy added this year. The district’s new partnership with Southwest Foodservice Excellence will bring updated menus for breakfast and lunch. KTVN
- ➤ Washoe County School District is trying to fill 139 teaching jobs before school starts on August 11 as it reviews 700 to 800 candidates. The district will hold speed interviews next week and is focusing on hiring 74 special education teachers—while also considering retirees and international applicants—to meet staffing needs. KTVN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority approved a settlement with OSHA after an employee death by paying a fine of just over $101,000—officials said the agreement resolves the matter. KTVN
-
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.
-
FRIDAY on a SATURDAY Double Feature
6-11:59 p.m. — West Wind El Rancho 4 Drive-In Theater — Tickets available on Eventbrite — Enjoy a nostalgic movie night with a drive-in double feature of 'FRIDAY' and 'NEXT FRIDAY'.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Sparks
Welcome to the Daily Sparks, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Sparks, Nevada community. If you like the Daily Sparks, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Sparks.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Sparks and across Nevada. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Sparks
A free Sparks community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailysparksnews.com/sitemap