Sparks Nevada News Center
Nevada state lawmaker adopts lobbyist policy
September 7, 2010CARSON CITY — Nevada Assemblyman Ed Goedhart says he’s adopting a new policy prohibiting contact with former legislative colleagues who become paid lobbyists within two years of leaving office.
Sparks: Bone Daddy's BBQ takes first for best ribs at cook-off
September 7, 2010Bill “Bone Daddy” Wall succinctly summed up his feelings about winning both first place and the People’s Choice award Monday against 23 competitors at the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off in Sparks.
Sparks chamber now the Northern Nevada chamber
September 7, 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.
Nugget rib cook-off in Sparks: And the winners are...
September 7, 2010First place for Best Ribs for the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off in Sparks went to Bone Daddy's BBQ out of Midland, Michigan, the prize was $7,500.
Sparks Tribune - Eco Centric
September 7, 2010RENO — Waste Management understands that the company’s current recycling center doesn’t process as much plastic, glass, paper and metals as it could. To solve the problem, Waste Management wants to build a 60,000 square-foot, environmentally friendly Eco-Center.
Picking the Perfect Rib
September 7, 2010SPARKS — For the residents of northern Nevada, the Best In The West Rib Cook-Off is the perfect place to go to find the perfect rib, brisket or pulled-pork sandwich.
Sparks: leaders fear Legislature may target city's funds
September 7, 2010Though the Nevada Legislature does not open for five months, Sparks is getting ready now.
Officials confused by Hot August Nights' secrecy
September 7, 2010Dealing with the Hot August Nights organization has been an exercise in frustration after event officials announced in June that the classic car and music festival will be opening in Long Beach, Calif., next year for a six-year run, officials of Reno and Sparks said.
A dream lives on
September 7, 2010RENO — Starting Wednesday, the Northwest Reno Library’s gallery will be adorned with arts and crafts exemplifying Nevada’s Native American spirit with powwow regalia, jewelry, moccasins, hand drums and artwork.
Local football programs gear up for Week 2 tilts
September 7, 2010Nevada's high school football season kicked off last week and all three Rail City schools got their feet wet in season openers. While the local program had different results, all three coaches saw reason for optimism and areas that need sharper execution.
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