Daily
Sparks
Thursday, September 18th, 2025
Good morning, Sparks. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local agency is holding a seminar for seniors on protecting their personal information online from scams—offering practical tips to avoid fraud. KTVN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Washoe County Library System announced that the Downtown Reno, Sparks, and North Valleys branches are closing on select days in September and October due to staffing shortages. Jamie Hemingway said budget uncertainties have led to cautious hiring practices—county commissioners and the Library Board of Trustees are working together to resolve the issue. News4
- ➤ Governor Joe Lombardo held a reelection event this Wednesday morning at Western Nevada Supply in Sparks where he detailed new job creation, education improvements, housing gains and measures for public safety—supporters including Sparks Mayor Ed Lawson voiced strong approval while critics questioned progress on affordability and unemployment. Local law officials also attended the event and remarked on his past actions during a major fire response. KTVN
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Have strong opinions, weakly held.
~ Marc Andreessen
About Daily Sparks
Welcome to the Daily Sparks, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Sparks, Nevada community. If you like the Daily Sparks, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Sparks.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Sparks and across Nevada. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Sparks
A free Sparks community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailysparksnews.com/sitemap