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Thursday, December 18th, 2025
Good morning, Sparks. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ New stores are coming soon to Shayden Summit Mall — offering fresh shopping options to local residents. KTVN
- ➤ Amazon is hiring over 2,500 seasonal employees across Nevada for the holiday season, with the Stead delivery station near Sparks adding about 100 workers and planning to offer permanent roles as package volume increases. KTVN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Washoe County School District will start kindergarten classes along with grades 1-5 on Aug. 10, 2026 using one calendar for all district programs (including special education and early childhood), a change aimed at simplifying scheduling for families. KTVN
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Rhinestone Rodeo New Year’s Eve Party
10 p.m. — Legends Bay Casino — Chance to win a new Ford Mustang — Boots, Bling & a New Year’s Fling awaits with live entertainment and a champagne toast.
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