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Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
Good morning, Sparks. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Food Bank of Northern Nevada announced that Kids Cafe will open soon to provide free meals during fall break. KTVN
- ➤ Yesterday at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new arena at the GSR, local community members and students shared their views on the billion-dollar project—reactions that will influence future plans. KTVN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Washoe County School District is tackling an $18M budget gap by consolidating schools and modernizing old buildings. Pine Middle School will close after this school year and some students may move — while the district shifts textbook funding and lowers utility costs — without any staff layoffs. News4
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ At least 10 ducks and one Canada goose were found dead or dying at South Meadows Community Pond on Sept. 29 — experts say a harmful algal bloom weakened the birds so predators attacked them. Officials are tracking the scene — they advise people to avoid discolored water. Reno Gazette-Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Effective today, a new law requires landlords to list the full rent amount including any hidden fees in leases (hidden fees now banned). The law also mandates fee-free rent payment options and allows tenants to seek up to $250 in statutory damages if violations occur. Reno Gazette-Journal
- ➤ Today, new laws passed by the 2025 Legislature take effect in Nevada—covering fuel pump labels, a mass casualty database, traffic violation reclassification, online fee limits, and candidate protection—to update statewide rules. KTVN
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Dirty Heads Live Performance
6:15-7:45 p.m. — Nugget Event Center — Check local listings for ticket prices — Enjoy an evening of reggae-infused rock with the Dirty Heads.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If the path ahead of you is clear, you're probably on someone else's.
~ Joseph Campbell
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