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Sparks
Tuesday, August 20th, 2024
Good morning, Sparks. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Water Lantern Festival, featuring food, music, and lantern crafting, will illuminate Sparks Marina on August 24th to foster community connection. KTVN
- ➤ A call for careful driving in school zones accompanied by safety tips for students as the new school year begins. KTVN
- ➤ A new third lane on southbound Pyramid Highway has been opened, improving traffic flow between Los Altos Parkway and Queen Way. KTVN
- ➤ The Nevada Kids Foundation, in collaboration with Northern Nevada Cornhole, is hosting the 'Boss of the Toss' Charity Cornhole Tournament to support educational programs, featuring both competitive and backyard brackets, at the Nugget Casino Resort. KTVN
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A man and his dog were killed in a car crash on Kings Row at around 7 p.m. Sunday. KTVN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jeremiah Langford was sentenced to life with the possibility of parole after five years for kidnapping and attacking a woman at Oxbow Park in 2022. KTVN
- ➤ Mark Lawson, ex-Sparks fire chief, entered a no contest plea to a reduced misdemeanor drug charge from initial felonies, facing potential jail time and has not yet been sentenced. News4
- ➤ Police advise on how to detect and protect against credit card skimmers, including using tap-to-pay and regularly checking bank statements. KTVN
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Gouache Painting Workshop with Donna Koepp
Experience an introductory gouache painting class focusing on landscape art, where you'll explore various techniques and leave with ready-to-frame pieces.
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Silk Painting Workshop with Louise Noel
Experience a creative journey in silk painting with silk artist Louise Noel, where students can create their own scarves using vibrant colors and various techniques.
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Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity Horse Event
Experience exciting horse competitions including Non-Pro Boxing and a special horse sale at the Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity.
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