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Saturday, August 16th, 2025
Good morning, Sparks. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Deputies arrested a juvenile home burglary suspect in Cold Springs Friday morning after tracking him from a burglary in progress near Posey Lake Court and Crystal Canyon Blvd, with help from a RAVEN K9 unit and community tips—he was found hiding in a garage on Aquamarine Drive. KTVN
- ➤ A memorial for a Sparks man killed in the GSR mass shooting will be held on Sunday — family and friends are set to gather to honor his memory. KTVN
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Evacuations have been lifted in Rancho Haven as the Rancho Fire burns 700 acres on a ridge off Chuckwagon Road—firefighters have hiked to the scene and teams including Sparks Fire Department will guard the area overnight while officials investigate the cause. KTVN
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ McQueen’s football team will face Bishop Manogue on September 15 in their first season game, and players like Aiden Hayes and Chance Gold will try to make key plays—boosting local excitement. Reno Gazette-Journal
- ➤ On Friday night, McQueen High School hosted a gridiron battle between the McQueen Lancers and the Bishop Manogue Miners with strong local turnout. Bishop Manogue won 36—29 in a close contest that sets an eager tone for the upcoming season. KTVN
- ➤ Bishop Manogue defeated McQueen 36—29 in Friday night's season opener at McQueen High School, sparking excitement among local fans. The win marked the kickoff of this season's high school football, with teams set to build on their strong start. 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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Par for a Purpose Golf Tournament
7 AM – 3 PM — Red Hawk Golf and Resort — Various sponsorship levels available — Swing into action for children's health with golf, awards, and a silent auction.
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