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Thursday, December 5th, 2024

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Good morning, Sparks. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Woodchucks' toy distribution event will benefit children associated with 12 local charities.  KTVN
  • Following the Davis and Callahan Fires, residents are increasingly investing in backup generators to ensure their homes remain powered during outages, with options ranging from professional installations to more affordable, portable units.  KTVN
  • Community members in Reno-Sparks are fulfilling Christmas wishes by taking tags with wishes from Angel Trees located in all local Walmarts and Meadowood Mall.  KTVN

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A driver accidentally crashed into a building after mistaking the gas pedal for the brakes while attempting to park.  KTVN

CRIME NEWS

  • The body of a suspect remains at the scene of a fatal shooting involving the Washoe County Sheriff's Office hours after evidence tags were removed.  KTVN

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Desert Skies Middle School briefly restricted student movement due to a disruptive student, who was then removed, normal activities resumed shortly after.  KTVN

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Tracy Lawrence Concert

    Tracy Lawrence will perform live at the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks, NV.

    Fri, 12/13/24

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  • Bret Michaels Live Concert

    Bret Michaels will perform live in concert at the Celebrity Showroom, showcasing his music and engaging with fans.

    Sat, 12/28/24

    View event

REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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