Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of December.
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🏘️ Community
2 News Nevada and the Salvation Army are teaming up for the Red Kettle Campaign — an effort to boost community donations during the holiday season.
🚧 Accidents
A 16-year-old dog survived a plane crash at Silver Springs on Dec.
18, and although it suffered a broken rib (local reports say), it is now recovering.
🎭 Culture
2 News Nevada received a handcrafted gingerbread house from Atlantis Casino Resort + Spa that shows the station’s logo on its roof, adding festive cheer this holiday season.
The display highlights local traditions and creative spirit as part of the annual celebrations.
📰 Economy
Unemployment claims in Nevada dropped to 2,763 for the week ending Dec.
13 from 3,133 a week earlier, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Total new claims also fell to 224,000 nationwide, a decline of 13,000 claims.
🎓 Education
The Dolly Parton Imagination Library is paused this month in northern Nevada due to missing federal funding; local partners (including groups in Sparks) are working to raise money so children under five can keep receiving free books.
🌲 Environment
Urban Roots suffered wind damage when a cover that protected vegetation was destroyed on Dec.
18 near Sparks - local staff are assessing repairs to restore the site.
🎉 Sparks Events
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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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