Good morning, Sparks.

Hundreds of calls about dogs in hot cars have been received by Washoe County Regional Animal Services this summer, and officials advise Sparks drivers to check vehicles before leaving pets unattended.

Boomers Sports Book celebrated the opening of new kiosks at Baldini's on Jul.

28, 2026, expanding its services for local customers (the effort builds on its established presence in the community).

NV Energy is suing data center company Tract, which has approved projects in Northern Nevada, over unresolved contract issues.

The legal dispute is unfolding as both sides prepare for further proceedings.

Truckee Meadows Fire Protection advises homeowners to create defensible space by removing dead leaves, trimming overhanging branches and moving firewood 30 feet from their homes.

The agency says these simple steps help reduce wildfire risks and improve emergency access.

City officials said traffic is impacted at the Sparks Blvd. and Baring Blvd. intersection as crews complete roadway reconstruction and paving improvements as part of the RTC (Regional Transportation Commission) Sparks Blvd. Project; Baring Blvd. is closed with no turns allowed so drivers should use alternate routes.

A federal plan requires Nevada and other Lower Basin states to cut water use by 21% starting in 2027 — with further reductions expected by 2029 as negotiations continue after three years of talks.

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation will release final documents later this week.

Sparks-based Sierra Nevada Company LLC settled $7.75 million for allegations of false claims (as reported by federal authorities) after it employed a government official on federal contracts.

Washoe Lake is under a Harmful Algal Bloom Watch Advisory as officials test the water and advise residents to avoid discolored areas (for the safety of people and pets).

Nevada State Parks and the NDEP are working to assess the risk based on early signs of harmful algae.

Washoe Lake at Washoe Lake State Park is under a HAB Watch Advisory due to a possible harmful algae bloom — water tests by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection continue as officials advise people, pets, and fishers to avoid the water until further notice.

A new extended-stay Home2 Suites hotel is under construction on Scheels Drive near the Sparks Marina by Sparks Hotel Partners LLC and Metcalf Builders; the 67,000 sqft, four-story building will offer 109 rooms plus amenities (a fitness room, market, pool, and laundry) near Grimaldi’s Pizzeria and Legends IMAX.

Shinedown & Coheed and Cambria Concert

8-11 p.m. — Nugget Casino Resort — Tickets may sell out fast — Experience the powerhouse live performance of Shinedown with their signature arena-sized hooks.