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Wednesday, November 12th, 2025

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Good morning, Sparks. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of November.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • On November 11, a flag raising ceremony took place at Veterans Hospice House after a flag pole was donated, and the event featured a presentation of colors—a brief invocation honored the occasion.  KTVN
  • Northern Nevada’s 33rd Annual Share Your Christmas Food Drive will take place on December 12 to help families in need, with community members dropping off food donations at drive-by locations—organizers expect the event to support many local households.  KTVN
  • Yesterday, local businesses honored veterans with free food, tattoos, and event tickets while different venues joined the celebrations. Veterans at the VA hospital enjoyed a patriotic performance by Pioneer Center of Performing Arts—local partners also provided free coffee, breakfast, and merchandise in recognition of Veterans Day.  KTVN

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • 2 News Nevada honored veterans Jeff Kautz — who served in the Army — and Mike Perez — who served in the Marines yesterday in recognition of their service. The recognition reflected their long-standing contributions to the community.  KTVN
  • Local politicians discussed returning the film tax credits bill for the special session — further details will be decided when the meeting convenes.  KTVN

HEALTH NEWS

  • The Renown Crisis Care Center reopened yesterday after federal funding cuts forced it to close since April—now providing round-the-clock crisis care. The facility resumes services to help those in need.  KTVN

REAL ESTATE NEWS

  • Phillips Partnership filed a building permit this month for a 199-unit hotel—focused on wellness and sustainability—at The Outlets at Legends in Sparks, with plans for a four-story building including a fitness room, indoor pool, and food preparation areas on a 3.66-acre site at 1407 Scheels Drive.  Reno Gazette-Journal

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  • YES: The Fragile 2025 Tour

    8-9:30 p.m. — Grand Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of classic hits and musical mastery with rock icons YES.

    Sun, 11/16/25

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