Sparks News

Thousands of Fourth of July revelers gathered in Victorian Square on Saturday for a nighttime fireworks display to cap a day of barbecues, time with family and honoring what it means to live in America "It's time to think of the independence of our country," said Nancy Hahne of Reno, who was camped out in a small tent with her 4-year-old twins, ...

Custom built and specially designed for this lot, this single-level home in Sparks offers panoramic valley views from many rooms.

Last year more than 40,000 people filled Victorian Square and the surrounding areas for Sparksa fireworks show.

Tribune/Debra Reid - Retired county school bus mechanic Linda Van Orman accused her former boss Kenneth Theiss of stealing parts and using workers for personal jobs.

A 66-year-old woman was arrested on charges she drove her Hummer drunk and almost into the path of a Nevada Highway Patrol trooper.

Sparks police are looking for anyone who was at Golden Eagle Park on June 21, when two girls were fondled.

Washoe County commissioners have approved an agreement to try to preserve the former Northgate Golf Course in northwest Reno as open space.

Though they were not among the numerous speakers at the grand opening of the Legends at Sparks Marina, the city's public safety staffers are key behind-the scene players in making sure all goes smoothly at the retail-entertainment center.

Will he or won't he? Whether Sparks Mayor Geno Martini will endorse U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's 2010 re-election run remains an open question.

With the 2009 session of the Nevada Legislature in the books, Sparks leaders are looking at how decisions by state lawmakers will affect the city in the coming months.

Cowboy poet and balladeer Tony Ilardi is scheduled to perform at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Sparks Heritage Museum, 814 Victorian Ave.

Many cities and regional entities have had to chip away at their budgets since the Nevada Legislature closed its 2009 session.

Hand cycling, kayaking, sailing and adapted rock climbing will be available. People of all ages and ability levels are welcome to come out and try something new in a safe, fun environment.

More than 20 new stores opened Thursday morning as part of 'Legends' grand opening ceremony in Sparks.

Several northern Nevada casino companies controlled by businessman Harold Holder Sr.

The city finance department is looking to maximize its yields on about $68 million in bond investments.

Downtown parking, sewer rate hikes, flood control, Golden Eagle Regional Park and Black History Month topped the Sparks City Council agenda on Monday.

Folks from across the Truckee Meadows nurtured their inner stars Sunday as they auditioned to appear in the 'Sparks' Got Talent' show, July 4 at the Star Spangled Sparks celebration at Sparks Marina.

The grand openings of the $1.1 billion Legends at Sparks Marina development and separate whitewater park cap a month that is increasing recreational and entertainment opportunities on land and in the water.

Reno Mayor Bob Cashell said Friday he was mistakenly put on a list of Republicans who are endorsing U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's 2010 re- election bid.