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Friday, November 15th, 2024
Good morning, Sparks. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sparks Boulevard will experience southbound lane restrictions from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Monday through Friday due to a winter weather advisory forecasting up to 3 inches of snow above 5000 feet. KTVN
- ➤ A new senior affordable housing project, The Afton at Sparks Marina, is breaking ground in Sparks, amid a winter weather advisory highlighting potential travel hazards. KTVN
- ➤ The V & T Railroad successfully conducted a dress rehearsal for the Polar Express event amid a winter weather advisory predicting up to 3 inches of snow in western Nevada. KTVN
- ➤ Local businesses express concern over the impact of Riverside Theater's closure after 25 years of operation. KTVN
- ➤ The inaugural Thanks 4 Giving Food Drive will collect frozen turkeys and fixings at Walmart on Kietzke Lane to benefit the Food Bank of Northern Nevada. KTVN
- ➤ Great Basin Federal Credit Union and Communities in Schools are facilitating an Angel Tree program to collect holiday gifts for students in need in Washoe County through December 11. KTVN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Sparks Police are investigating an October 23, 2024, shooting in Spanish Springs where a man was shot multiple times but sustained non-life-threatening injuries. KTVN
- ➤ Sparks Police are investigating an early morning shooting on Crabtree Grove Court in October, seeking evidence and information from the public. News4
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Truckee River Flood Management Authority highlights sandbag locations for residents during Flood Awareness Week, amid a winter weather advisory predicting up to 3 inches of snow and slippery roads. KTVN
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Little River Band Concert at Nugget Casino Resort
Experience a live performance by the iconic Little River Band in Sparks, Nevada, at the Nugget Casino Resort.
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Tanner's Marketplace Antiques and Crafts Show - November 2024
Explore a wide variety of vintage treasures, antiques, and crafts from regional vendors at Reno's premier marketplace for collectors.
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26th Annual Scheels Turkey Trot
Experience a morning of fitness and community at the 26th Annual Scheels Turkey Trot, featuring timed 10k and 2-mile non-timed routes that support local environmental initiatives.
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Winter Arts & Gifts Show at Grand Sierra Resort
Experience a vibrant showcase of creativity featuring unique artworks, crafts, and gifts while supporting local artisans.
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Tracy Lawrence Concert
Tracy Lawrence will perform live at the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks, NV.
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