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Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
Good morning, Sparks. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A crash slowed traffic on Highway 395 south near Parr Blvd Tuesday morning just before 6 a.m.—traffic backed up for a long way with no word on injuries as Reno Fire was called. KTVN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Sparks Police are searching for a 12-year-old runaway named Suelton Nixon known as Nino, who was last seen wearing a dark-colored shirt, blue shorts and black shoes — he is high functioning with autism and may try to ride a bus. KTVN
- ➤ City Attorney Wes Duncan warned Sparks today that the illegal use of electric dirt bikes in crowded neighborhoods and on busy roadways has led to a rise in citations, crashes—especially involving juvenile riders—and will face strict enforcement under Nevada law. News4
- ➤ Sparks Police are searching for a 12-year-old boy with autism named Suelton Nixon, reported missing on August 18 at 4:39 p.m. from the 140 Block of East Prater Way; he was last seen wearing a dark-colored shirt, blue shorts, and black shoes (also known as Nino) and may board public transportation due to his interest in buses. News4
- ➤ A lawsuit filed Monday claims that Cascades of the Sierra in Sparks failed to protect an 84-year-old dementia patient when a 92-year-old resident with a history of sexual abuse assaulted her—raising questions about the facility's safety measures and motives for keeping him for his rent money. Reno Gazette-Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A recent study in Science Advances found that the American Southwest — including parts of Nevada — is rapidly losing groundwater due to severe drought and overuse, with the lower Colorado River Basin losing water equal to Lake Mead’s capacity in the last 20 years. Nevada water managers are warning that outdated water budgets and heavy reliance on groundwater in many counties call for urgent improvements to protect the state's supply. Reno Gazette-Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sparks Redevelopment Agency is planning to buy eight acres in the Marina district for a new city hall campus at a cost of $10 million, with the decision coming on August 25 after the City Council meeting — city manager Dion Louthan said the project will replace the aging facility with one that consolidates services for the public. The move is seen as a long-planned step to boost Redevelopment Area 2 as the area transforms. News4
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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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NRAP's 2025 Annual R5k and Recovery Celebration
Nevada’s Recovery and Prevention (NRAP) warmly invites you to take part in a meaningful and uplifting event in honor of National Recovery Month—our 5th Annual R5K Run/Walk & Recovery Celebration! This community-centered gathering celebrates the strength and resilience of individuals in recovery and aims to break the stigma associated with substance use and mental health challenges.
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