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This Small, Bustling Counter in Sparks, Nevada, Piles On the Chili – and Its Double Chili Cheese Dogs Go Out Three at a Time
Some orders say a lot about a place, and three double chili cheese dogs to go says plenty. In Sparks, Nevada, a tiny counter has been turning out hot dogs with serious chili for decades, and folks drive in from Carson City just to grab one. The recipe traces back...
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Veterans Day 2026 food deals and freebies in Reno-Sparks
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026 is Veterans Day. That date was set to mark the end of World War I, when fighting ceased between the Allies and Germany on Nov. 11, 1918. The holiday was known as Armistice Day until 1954 when it was renamed Veterans Day. To honor the holiday, multiple restaurants around Reno are offering discounts and freebies to veterans and active-duty military personnel. Here are a few: Atlantis offers free buffet for veterans The Atlantis Casino Resort Spa told the Reno Gazette Journal it will offer veterans and active-duty military a free lunch buffet at Toucan Charlie's from from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, through Wednesday, Nov. 11. Veterans and active-duty military can provide military ID, military spouse ID or a DD-214 form to claim the offer. Veterans eat free at Applebee's on Veterans Day Applebee's is offering veterans and active-duty military personnel a free meal from a select menu on Nov. 11. The Applebee's in Reno is at 4805 Kietzke Lane. Chili's offers free meal for Veterans Day Chili's is offering free select items for veterans and active-duty military members on Wednesday, Nov. 11. There are two Chili's locations in the Reno area at
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Sparks police arrest man for allegedly attempting to obtain money under false pretenses from local banks
SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) - The Sparks Police Department says they arrested a man they say was attempting to obtain money under false pretenses from local banks. Officers with SPD were called to an unnamed local bank on Nov. 4 for reports of a possible fraudulent withdrawal of thousands of dollars from an account there.
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Sparks mayor-elect Wendi Rawson responds after Ed Lawson concedes mayoral race
After a closely watched mayoral race, Sparks is preparing for a change in leadership, with Mayor Ed Lawson congratulating challenger Wendi Rawson on her victory and Rawson thanking voters while pledging to represent the entire city. In statements following the election, both candidates reflected on the race and the community....
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Reno trade school accepting applications
National Technical Institute is accepting applications at its Reno-Sparks campus for HVAC, plumbing and electrical programs. For the electrical and HVAC programs, students learn how switches and relays work using electrical boards. They also learn how to wire and install ceiling fans, light fixtures and pull wire and conduit. The...
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Sparks Thanksgiving food drive collecting pantry staples to help families beyond holiday
SPARKS, Nev. — A first-year Thanksgiving food drive in Sparks is aiming to help families beyond a single holiday meal by collecting pantry staples that can last well after Thanksgiving. The drive is benefiting Project Bear Hugs, a nonprofit that helps families recover from disasters. Organizers say shelf-stable pantry...
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Belimo U.S. expands Northern Nevada footprint
Belimo U.S.' new 85,000-square-foot logistics and product customization facility in Sparks allows the company to significantly expand its operations in Northern Nevada and sets the Swiss-based company up for its next decade of regional growth. Belimo makes valves, actuators, sensors and monitors for commercial heating and air conditioning systems –...
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Sparks City Council to canvass vote as race for Mayor remains tight
SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) - The Sparks City Council will be meeting to canvass the vote later this week. The city council will meet on Nov. 13 at 10:00 a.m. The announcement comes as the race for Sparks Mayor remains neck and neck. As of noon on Nov. 9, Wendi Rawson...
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Lawson concedes Sparks Mayoral race to Rawson
SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) - Sparks Mayor Ed Lawson is conceding to Wendi Rawson. As of 1:00 p.m. on Nov. 9, Rawson leads Lawson in the overall vote share by less than 200. “Serving the people of Sparks as Mayor for the past six years and as a City Councilman for more than a decade before that has been one of the greatest honors of my life. For 37 years, Sparks has been my home, and I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together.
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Sparks Mayor Ed Lawson Concedes to Wendi Rawson in Razor-Thin Vote
Sparks Mayor Ed Lawson has conceded the city's 2026 mayoral race to challenger Wendi Rawson, congratulating her on the win and pledging to help with a smooth transition as Washoe County continues tallying the final ballots. The race has stayed remarkably tight for days, with the gap between the two candidates never climbing much past a few hundred votes.