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Sunday, August 10th, 2025
Good morning, Sparks. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 10th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Truckee Meadows Fire — with help from Reno and Sparks Fire departments — responded to a mobile home fire at 5315 Sun Valley Boulevard in Sun Valley on Saturday afternoon that displaced five people and reported no injuries as officials investigated the cause. KTVN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, Nevada State Senator Angie Taylor, Assemblymember Heather Goulding, and Washoe County Commissioner Mariluz Garcia distributed donated school supplies to students in Sun Valley at a giveaway event at Scoleri’s. The supplies reached students from local elementary and middle schools among the 20,000 who face economic challenges—providing vital tools for starting the school year. KTVN
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Hot August Nights will wrap up today as many classic car events continue in Sparks — local organizers say fans can enjoy several car shows. KTVN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A jet ski racer with a rare condition overcame challenges to compete at Wild West Watercross at Sparks Marina — the event featured 150 racers in various divisions. KTVN
- ➤ Ryder Bliss—a jet ski racer with a rare condition—competed at Wild West Watercross at Sparks Marina yesterday where 150 racers raced. He explained the meaning behind his racing number—with personal reflections of his persistence—in a conversation with Alin Beane. KTVN
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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'.
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Nugget Rib Cook-Off
9:30 AM – 6:00 PM — Victorian Square — Free admission — Savor over 250,000 pounds of ribs while enjoying live music and vibrant vendors at this spectacular barbecue festival.
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