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Tuesday, December 31st, 2024
Good morning, Sparks. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Reno-Sparks Indian Colony will celebrate the new year with their 21st annual New Year's Eve Sobriety Powwow, featuring cultural performances, indigenous art, and sobriety celebrations. KTVN
- ➤ First Tee Northern Nevada is set to begin construction on a new golf and learning center at Wildcreek on January 6, aimed at expanding youth education through golf. News4
- ➤ RTC will provide free rides and Lyft discounts on New Year's Eve to ensure safe transportation options. KTVN
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Frank Hewitt Jr., 19, has been arrested for his alleged involvement in two shootings in Reno, facing 25 charges including 11 counts of attempted murder, with police investigating potential gang connections. KTVN
- ➤ Jason Tracy Holland was convicted of domestic battery after a 2024 incident in Sparks, Nevada, which involved minors and will serve 180 days in jail plus additional penalties. KTVN
- ➤ Sparks Police seek public assistance to identify a suspect involved in an attempted armed carjacking on Christmas Eve. KTVN
- ➤ Two individuals were sentenced to prison for drug trafficking involving 9 pounds of fentanyl and 2 pounds of methamphetamine in Washoe County. Reno Gazette-Journal
- ➤ One person was arrested for driving under the influence after a two-car collision in Sparks, with no injuries reported. KTVN
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Banda Carnaval Live at Millennium Night Club
Enjoy a live performance by Banda Carnaval at Millennium Night Club in Sparks.
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Sparks' Sizzling Scavenger Hunt
This self-guided scavenger hunt in downtown Sparks offers participants an engaging exploration of local history, landmarks, and interactive challenges via a mobile app.
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Minerals & Mine Water Management Symposium
The NVWRA 2025 Annual Conference will bring together mining and environmental specialists to discuss industry trends and innovations in Sparks, Nevada.
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