Local News: Sparks, NV 

 | 

Sign Up

 | 

Sign In

Sparks News Editors

Sparks Info

Sparks, Nevada is located in Washoe County. Zip codes in Sparks, NV include 89435, 89432, and 89434. The median home price in Sparks is $172,500 which is roughly $99/per square foot. More Sparks information.

Local Charities in Sparks, NV

News Widget

Display the Sparks news headlines on your website.

Get the Topix Headlines Widget

Share & bookmark

RSS icon mobile icon

Latest News Sources

Add a news source

Are we missing a Sparks news source? Let us know!

Sparks News

Local news for Sparks, NV continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

1 hr ago | Reno Gazette-Journal

Reno Memo: Sparks approves $55 million general fund budget

The Sparks City Council approved a $55.1 million general fund budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year, requiring no layoffs or service reductions.

Comment?

3 hrs ago | KTVN Reno

More Non-Native Snails Turn Up in Truckee River

A non-native snail has turned up in the Truckee River in Nevada for the first time, and wildlife officials are hoping it doesn't harm the river's trout population.

Comment?

7 hrs ago | KTVN Reno

Sparks Fire Chief to Retire This September

Sparks Fire Department Chief Andreas Flock has announced he's retiring this September after 6 1/2 years of service.

Comment?

8 hrs ago | KTVN Reno

Street Vibrations Spring Rally Starts June 7th in Sparks

Hundreds of motorcycle enthusiasts have already registered for Street Vibrations Spring Rally June 7-9 in Sparks, NV and hundreds more will join them for the official kickoff to the riding season at this No Colors event.

Comment?

Tue May 21, 2013

KRNV-TV Reno

Sparks man missing since June, mother searching for answers

In the past his mother says 35-year-old Marcus Moreland struggled with drugs and alcohol, and she says he was turning his life around.

Comment?

KRNV-TV Reno

Car crashes into home, injures man in Sparks

A 38-year-old woman driving on 4th Street in Sparks had her car door fly open, and when she went to close it, she accelerated and crashed into a home, according to Sparks Police.

Comment?

The Las Vegas Sun

Inequity in state's spending on roads is a joke

Traffic is seen Jan. 13, 2011, on Interstate 15 in a construction zone for the Interstate 15 South Design-Build South Project.

Comment?

Mon May 20, 2013

Reno Gazette-Journal

Reno Memo: Just how much does it cost to run for the Reno City Council?

Nevada lawmakers today will consider a bill that will mandate ward-only city council elections in Reno and in Sparks.

Comment?

KTVN Reno

Nevada Jobless Rate Down to 9.6% in April

Data released Thursday by the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation shows the jobless rate is down two percentage points year-over-year. It's also down slightly from 9.7% in March.

Comment?

KTVN Reno

Ward Voting Bill Clears Assembly Committee

An Assembly committee has passed a bill to establish ward-only in four Nevada cities.

Comment?

KTVN Reno

New Chief of Police in Sparks Nominated

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

Comment?

Sun May 19, 2013

The Las Vegas Sun

Non-native snail turns up in Truckee River in NV

A non-native snail has turned up in the Truckee River in Nevada for the first time, and wildlife officials are hoping it doesn't harm the river's trout population.

Comment?

Fri May 17, 2013

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.

Comment?

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.

Comment?

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.

Comment?

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.

Comment?

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.

Comment?

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.

Comment?

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.

Comment?

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.

Comment?