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Sparks
Wednesday, August 28th, 2024
Good morning, Sparks. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Sparks Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating 76-year-old Jan Orcutt, a missing endangered individual who may be disoriented and without needed medication, last seen driving a gray 2016 Jeep Cherokee. News4
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A man was found dead in Sparks Marina, with investigations indicating no foul play after he was seen swimming alone; police continue to probe the incident. News4
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A federal judge in Reno, Nevada, ruled against U.S. land managers for not having a proper management plan or environmental review before the death of 31 mustangs during a roundup, while the Nevada Department of Agriculture plans to adopt out 24 feral horses removed from a construction site. News4
- ➤ Nevada lawmakers are preparing for legislative battles over water conservation and public land use, including a significant proposal to overturn the 'use it or lose it' water law to promote conservation. Reno Gazette-Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The USPS cancels its plan to reroute Nevada's mail through Sacramento following widespread opposition, ensuring local mail processing remains in Reno. FOX Reno
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ West Nile Virus found in mosquitoes in Washoe County prompts health officials to advise locals on prevention methods. FOX Reno
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Silk Painting Workshop with Louise Noel
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Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity Horse Event
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Garlic Growing Workshop
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Intro to Glass Fusion Jewelry Workshop
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Dierks Bentley Concert with Mackenzie Carpenter
Experience a live concert by country music star Dierks Bentley, featuring Mackenzie Carpenter, at the Nugget Event Center in Sparks, Nevada.
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