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Sparks: leaders fear Legislature may target city's funds
September 4, 2010Though the Nevada Legislature does not open for five months, Sparks is getting ready now.
Nevada governor candidates hit the road for Labor Day
September 4, 2010CARSON CITY (AP) — Ice cream socials, parades, lots of hand shaking, and oh, yes, fundraising, are on the agendas for Rory Reid and Brian Sandoval as they trek around northern Nevada this Labor Day weekend.
Chesnut wins rib title with 8 pounds in 12 mins
September 4, 2010SPARKS, Nev. (AP) -- Talk about pigging out: Joey Chestnut has eaten his way to another ribs-eating title in Nevada.
Eater 'racks' up win
September 4, 2010SPARKS, Nev. -- Talk about pigging out: Joey Chestnut ate his way to another ribs-eating title in Nevada. The 26-year-old San Jose, Calif., man ate 8 pounds of pork ribs in 12 minutes to win the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off's eating competition Wednesday night in Sparks...
Sparks chamber now the Northern Nevada chamber
September 4, 2010SPARKS — While the words “economy” and “shrinking” go together these days more readily than the words “dollars” and “cents,” the word of the day for the Sparks ... make that the Northern Nevada Chamber of Commerce ... was growth.
Nevada gov candidates hit the road for Labor Day
September 4, 2010CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) - Ice cream socials, parades, lots of hand shaking and fundraising are on the agendas for Rory Reid and Brian Sandoval this Labor Day weekend.
Chestnut eats 8 lbs in 12 mins to win ribs contest
September 4, 2010Talk about pigging out: Joey Chestnut has eaten his way to another ribs-eating title in Nevada. The 26-year-old San Jose, Calif., man ate 8 pounds of pork ribs in 12 minutes to win the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off's eating competition Wednesday night in Sparks. America's No. 1 professional eater, Chestnut holds world eating records for ribs, steak, asparagus, hot dogs and hamburgers.
Rib Cook-off continues in Sparks
September 4, 2010The Bone Daddy’s crew serves barbecue to thousands of people daily during the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off — but they are also treated to homemade goods by their customers.
Nevada ethics panel appealing Sparks' Mike Carrigan case to U.S. Supreme Court
September 4, 2010A Nevada Supreme Court ruling that struck down part of Nevada’s ethics law in a case brought by Sparks City Councilman Mike Carrigan could have nationwide repercussions and will be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, the Nevada Commission on Ethics said Monday.
Sparks Chamber has new location, new name - MyNews4
September 4, 2010Sparks Chamber has new location, new name MyNews4 Sparks, NV - The Sparks Chamber of Commerce has a new name and a new location. The organization will now be called the Northern Nevada Chamber of Commerce. ... Northern Nevada Chamber adopts new name after continued expansion |
