Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of August.
Good morning, Reno.
Slim Chickens has been fundraising all month for Big Brothers Big Sisters of northern Nevada through its Don't Wing It Give Back event, supporting local mentoring programs in Reno.
The 10th annual Fill the Bus Drive collected school supplies for kids in Washoe County on Jul 31.
Organizers said they saw more hygiene product donations than in previous years (boosting the drive’s impact).
A fire started Friday morning in Sun Valley and burned half an acre before firefighters brought it under control (it began around 11:30 a.m.).
Reno-Tahoe International Airport said airlines may adjust fuel loads and passenger seating due to triple-digit heat this weekend but assured travelers that flight delays are unlikely.
Forecasts show highs around 101°F (hot, thin air may affect takeoff efficiency).
Hot August Nights marks its 40th anniversary with 10 days of classic car shows, live music and races in the Reno-Sparks area; the event ran from July 31 and runs until August 9 with street closures and free shuttles on July 31 and August 1 (9–11 a.m. and 1–3 p.m.).
The federal government announced a 10-year plan on Friday that will cut Colorado River water for Lower Basin states by up to 3 million acre-feet through 2036.
Officials said the changes may raise local water prices and spark new conservation measures in the region — impacting residents and farms.
Reno pediatrician Dr. David Zucker passed away recently after decades of caring for local families (he treated generations of patients), marking the end of a long career dedicated to community health.
Trace Adkins Concert
4-7 p.m. — Club Underground — Tickets from $68 — Experience the powerhouse voice of Trace Adkins live in an intimate concert setting.
George Thorogood Live in Concert
5:30-9:30 p.m. — Grand Theatre — Tickets available — Get ready to rock with George Thorogood and enjoy classic vibes and epic blues-rock anthems.
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