Good morning, Reno.

Liberty Dogs held its first Leash Passing Ceremony on Friday morning at its new 27-acre campus at 1215 Damonte Ranch Parkway in South Reno.

The nonprofit introduced veteran and shelter dog pairings for a nine-month service dog training program.

Buildings were damaged by a garbage truck fire on Sage Mountain Drive in Sparks just before noon Friday, and the National Weather Service has issued a lake wind advisory and Red Flag Warning (11 a.m.-11 p.m. today) for our region.

Photos released on Aug.

21 show a new rail spur at the 4300 acre Victory Logistics District industrial park east of Reno in Fernley. Rick Nelson — senior vice president for Mark IV Capital's Northern Nevada operations — attended the spike ceremony.

Lemmon Valley Elementary evacuated Friday after a fire alarm was triggered by an HVAC problem in one classroom.

Staff and students returned safely at 10:38 a.m. as school police cleared the building + one room remained closed.

Today, the National Weather Service in Reno issued a Lake Wind Advisory for Washoe Lake and a Red Flag Warning for the Northern Sierra Front with gusts up to 40 mph and low humidity that could spark fires.

Residents should check lake conditions and postpone outdoor activities.

Enrollment in SNAP grocery aid dropped more than 13% nationwide in the past year; Nevada saw a decline over 20% as tighter work and verification requirements take effect (impacting local households).

Officials say the revised rules aim to target benefits to those who qualify.