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Thursday, December 12th, 2024
Good morning, Sparks. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Children from the Washoe County School District are paired annually with volunteers for a shopping event at Walmart. KTVN
- ➤ The Washoe County Sheriff's Office's HOPE Team, including case managers, is actively assisting the homeless by providing resources and support to improve their living situations. KTVN
- ➤ On December 11, the RTC will collect non-perishable food items at Sam's Club to aid local families through the Food Bank of Northern Nevada. KTVN
- ➤ The 'Stuff a Bus' event is scheduled for Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sam's Club on Kietzke Lane. KTVN
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A crash on I-80 eastbound near the Sparks Boulevard exit causes traffic delays on Wednesday morning. KTVN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Frank Hewitt, 19, has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies, including attempted murder, following a June shooting at Sparks Marina that injured four men. News4
- ➤ A Silver Springs man was arrested in Sparks after being found with fentanyl and a stolen vehicle in a Safeway parking lot. FOX Reno
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nevada faces a growing home insurance crisis due to increased wildfire risk, with insurance companies exiting the market and thousands of policies being affected, potentially forcing residents to reconsider their living situations. Reno Gazette-Journal
- ➤ A Nevada man and his plumbing business were fined and sentenced for illegally dumping grease waste into Reno and Sparks wastewater systems, violating the Clean Water Act. Reno Gazette-Journal
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Tracy Lawrence Concert
Tracy Lawrence will perform live at the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks, NV.
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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.
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