Spanish Springs News Archives

One person died this morning in a fatal crash in Sparks that also knocked out the power for thousands.

Regarding the front page story 'Roadwork Hinges on Senior's Home' [RGJ, Oct. 22]: Is the threat of utilizing the eminent domain law against an elderly woman who has been on the property since 1927 and was kind enough to preserve a historic home be because the powers-that-be used poor planning judgment in the overkill of construction growth in the ...

School Zone is a weekly column written by the Washoe County School District trustees and administrators about key issues and noteworthy news for parents, teachers and students.

Tribune file/Debra Reid - Murder suspect James Biela of Spanish Springs was escorted into a Reno courtroom on Thursday, Dec.

Sitting at home on a perfect autumn day, one Spanish Springs pipe fitter found himself swamped with something he hadn't seen much of in 10 years: free time.

Northern Nevadans advocating a smaller role for the federal government might want to keep an eye on the corner of Pyramid Highway and McCarran Boulevard in Sparks.

Tribune/Debra Reid - A spinning windspire generates power for Mendive Middle School's technology classroom.

Starting last year, we've seen a lot more people trying to nickel and dime their insurance to get their costs down.

High demand for seasonal flu shots caused some pharmacies in the Reno-Sparks area to run out of vaccine last weekend.

A fugitive is behind bars after a chase in Spanish Springs Thursday. The man was wanted on burglary charges by the US Marshal's office, and police saw him driving on the Pyramid Highway.

Tribune/Debra Reid - Spanish Springs resident Roger Clough thinks developers, with future projects in mind, are behind a push for road improvements near his home.

Spanish Springs High School hosts a 'Trick-or-Treat' in the Halls at the school .

Alex Phillips fired a 75 to lead three Bishop Manogue golfers in the top four of Monday's first round of the Class 4A Northern Region Girls Golf Tournament at Eagle Valley West Golf Course in Carson City.

Tribune/Debra Reid - Spanish Springs resident Albert Sousa hopes his Mariah Power windspires will cut his power bills and pay for themselves within a few years.

HOT ISSUE: SPANISH SPRINGS ROAD TAXES. The commission will consider creating a special tax assessment district for a project up to $12 million to pave 12.3 miles of gravel roads in the northeast hills of Spanish Springs.

Tribune photo by John Byrne- Quarterback Joe Puccinelli scrambles in the Railroadersa 35-12 home loss to the Spartans, falling to 1-5 on the season.

Tribune/Debra Reid - A loose billboard flaps in the wind before falling onto Prater Way in Sparks on Tuesday.

Preliminary population data collected by the Washoe County School District indicated a decline in enrollment this school year, mainly at the elementary level, and much of that is being attributed to the sagging economy.