Good morning, Sparks.

Kevin Ashton, a well-known TikTok chef, has joined the Food Bank of Northern Nevada as chief ambassador during Hunger Action Month to boost local food donations and advocacy.

He will appear at Raley’s O-N-E Market (18144 Wedge Parkway, Reno) from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, September 13.

A Sparks man, David Eugene Abara, was convicted for fatally stabbing 35-year-old Randal Lowery at Fisherman’s Park in 2023 and received a life sentence plus an extra 8—20 years after the incident on June 7 escalated during an argument.

Local small and mid-sized food and farm businesses in Nevada will lose $3M in USDA support when the Southwest Regional Food Business Center winds down most operations in September—three years before the planned end date.

Recipients like Fallon Livestock Processing received less grant funding than expected and must now seek new resources to keep their local food systems strong.

Superintendent Joe Ernst said Washoe County students made gains on the Smarter Balanced Assessment in English and math but many third- to eighth-graders still scored below grade level—56% in English and 63% in math.

He noted that school partnerships and home visits will help boost attendance and learning.

Health officials warn consumers not to eat recalled eggs from Country Eggs, LLC as a Salmonella outbreak has sickened 95 people across 14 states, including three in Nevada — 18 have been hospitalized.

People who ate the eggs must discard them and seek medical care if they have symptoms like diarrhea, fever, or stomach cramps.

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.

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.

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.