Good morning, Reno.

A dog died from overheating during routine kennel cleaning on July 15 at Washoe County Regional Animal Services (WCRAS) after exposure to direct morning sun, prompting the shelter to adjust procedures by starting work at 6:30 a.m. and prioritizing east-facing kennels on July 27.

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating recent deliberate tree poisonings at Burnt Cedar Beach — multiple trees were found contaminated, and investigators are asking anyone with tips or security video footage to come forward.

Tiffany McMaster, the new superintendent of Washoe County Schools, is excited for the first day of school and a fresh academic year.

She looks forward to putting new plans in place to support students and teachers as the district begins its term.

Most Washoe County School District students will return to class on Aug.

10, with a three-day Labor Day break on Sept. 7 and fall break planned from Oct. 5-9 for most schools.

A recent peer-reviewed study shows that if greenhouse gas emissions remain high, the Reno-Sparks area could transition from its current open woodland to a desert biome by mid-to-late century, based on decades of climate data + machine learning.

Firefighters made progress on the Ward Fire that burned 8,600 acres, and officials warn residents to stay hydrated as a heat advisory is in effect from 8 AM Wednesday to 8 AM Thursday (temperatures may reach up to 102°F) across the area.

RTC provides free rides from today through August 9 to help Hot August Nights visitors avoid downtown parking and traffic + the service runs on RAPID Virginia, RAPID Lincoln, and select Routes.

Northern Nevada Public Health moved its TB clinic to a new building in April to help patients get diagnosed faster.

Health officials say that delays in testing and low TB education still make it hard to catch the disease early.

Reno area residents face a Heat Advisory from 8 AM Wednesday to 8 AM Thursday and an Extreme Heat Watch from Thursday morning through Sunday in the Reno-Carson City-Minden Area; temperatures may hit 102 degrees with overnight lows in the 60s & 70s, so take precautions to stay cool and hydrated.

Construction is ongoing along Veterans Parkway in southeast as Newport Pacific Land builds Talus Valley, a residential project planned on 980 acres with thousands of homes.

The project, which faced earlier city disputes, now includes hundreds under construction between Mira Loma Drive and South Meadows Parkway.

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.