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Sparks, Nevada is located in Washoe County. Zip codes in Sparks, NV include 89435, 89432, and 89434. The median home price in Sparks is $169,900 which is roughly $97/per square foot. More Sparks information.

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12 hrs ago | Reno Gazette-Journal

Nevada legislative panels OK major parts of Sandoval K-12 budgets

Nevada Assemblywoman Maggie Carlton, D-Las Vegas, left, and state Sen. Debbie Smith, D-Sparks, co-chair a joint legislative money committee at the Legislative Building in Carson City, Nev., on Friday, May 17, 2013.

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18 hrs ago | Reno Gazette-Journal

Reno Memo: Bill would cut sales taxes meant for schools from future STAR bond projects

Nevada's STAR bond law is getting another makeover, this time from a bill that would potentially prohibit any future STAR bond-backed projects from pledging sales taxes meant for school districts.

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Thu May 16, 2013

Reno Gazette-Journal

6th annual Walk for Animals this Saturday in Sparks hopes to raise $100k for homeless pets

Animal Lovers are needed to help raise $100,000 for homeless pets at Nevada Humane Society's Walk for Animals, this Saturday, May 18, at Sparks Marina.

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Reno Gazette-Journal

Are burglars targeting eye care centers in Reno and Sparks?

In the past three months, four Reno area eye care centers have been targeted for theft, which is exceeding $8,000 in some locations.

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Reno Gazette-Journal

Ask the RGJ: Where does the Steamboat Ditch originate and go? Is it safe for my dog to drink?

Photo of a ranch in Pleasant Valley with a nearby ditch to supply it with water.

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The Las Vegas Sun

Did Whittemore's money have strings attached?

The trial for an ex-Nevada developer and once-powerful lobbyist accused of breaking campaign finance laws opened Wednesday with lawyers arguing whether there were any strings attached to money Harvey Whittemore gave his employees while suggesting they contribute to Sen.

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Wed May 15, 2013

KTVN Reno

Reno Employees Participate in 'Bike to Work Week'

In honor of Bike to Work Week, about 100 city employees rode from city hall to Jack's Cafe to meet Rail City Mayor Geno Martini and other Sparks employees for breakfast.

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KOLO-TV Reno

All Fernley Victims ID'd; New Charges Pending Against Suspect

All five victims in the Fernley killing case from this week have been identified, according to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office.

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KOLO-TV Reno

New Sparks Police Chief Named

Sparks City Manager Shaun D. Carey has announced that Sparks Deputy Police Chief Brian Allen, a 22-year veteran of the Sparks Police Department, is his choice to become the city's next Chief of Police.

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KOLO-TV Reno

Police Arrest Sparks Shooting Suspect

Shortly after 2AM, they got calls about shots being fired in the area of Santa Lupe Ave in northeast Sparks.

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KRNV-TV Reno

Man arrested after firing shots near police officers

A man has been arrested after he fired shots in the direction of police officers.

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Tue May 14, 2013

Nevada Appeal

Reno mayor may testify at Harvey Whittemore trial

Potential witnesses in the trial of a former Nevada developer and high-powered lobbyist accused of making illegal campaign contributions to Sen.

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Daily Sparks Tribune

Homeless shelters, emergency repair among grant-funded projects

The Sparks City Council Monday approved more than $500,000 in grant funding for community development.

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Mon May 13, 2013

KTVN Reno

Body Discovered Off of I-80 Near Mustang

Washoe County Homicide Detectives are investigating a body found right off of Interstate 80 east of Reno-Sparks around 8:15 Monday morning.

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Fri May 10, 2013

KTVN Reno

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People can drop off diapers or they can buy them online and ship them to the church located at 445 South Virginia Street in Reno.

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KTVN Reno

Free Car Seat Safely Check Saturday in Reno

You can make sure your child's car seat is properly installed at an event Saturday at the WCSD Bus Yard in Sparks.

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KRNV-TV Reno

Police arrest 1 in Sparks shooting; 1 suspect still outstanding

MAY 10, 2013 - 11:30AM - Sparks Police Department say they spoke with some of the involved parties and independent witnesses who reported that a confrontation erupted between a group of men that are suspected to associate with two rival gangs.

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The Las Vegas Sun

Fallon man jailed after high-speed chase

A Fallon man has been arrested after leading the Nevada Highway Patrol and Sparks police on a high speed chase before crashing on Interstate 80.

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KRNV-TV Reno

Nevada students compete in auto skills contest

Nevada's best and brightest high school mechanics got their hands dirty today repairing deliberately "bugged" Ford vehicles as part of a nationwide competition.

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Thu May 09, 2013

KTVN Reno

Sparks Police Investigate Shooting Near El Rancho Drive

Sparks police say they're looking for two suspects in a shooting that sent a juvenile to the hospital late Thursday afternoon.

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