Good morning, Reno.

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office offers safety tips for the Great Reno Balloon Race, which returns this week with four colorful mornings in Reno — spectators should follow local guidelines to enjoy the event safely.

Northern Nevada will mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with memorial events beginning today in Incline Village and on Sept.

11 in Reno, Sparks, Fernley and Carson City, including bell-ringing ceremonies + keynote addresses to honor victims and first responders.

Reno entrepreneurs will join the Nevada SBDC's free AI Day: Practical Tools for Small Business on Monday, Sept.

21 at the University of Nevada, Reno Innovation Center at 450 Sinclair Street — the event offers hands-on AI training, demonstrations, and a guided hackathon to boost business efficiency.

Reno’s Great Reno Balloon Race will run Sept.

10-13 at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, featuring four mornings of balloon events—for example, Super Glow shows and tethering activities. Organizers and the Sheriff's Office have planned clear schedules, safety guidelines, and parking options for visitors.

Washoe County Library invites community members to sign up for or renew library cards at any of its 12 locations (or online) during Library Card Sign-up Month this September, offering access to books, downloadable eBooks, audiobooks, tutoring and job training.

The annual initiative has been held since 1987 to promote literacy and explore the library’s varied resources.

At the Washoe County School Board meeting on Sep.

8, the board selected a name for a new elementary school — marking a key step in expanding education in the district. Further details on the school's programs are awaited.

The Washoe County School Board selected a name for a new elementary school yesterday, marking a key step in its education expansion plan.

Officials will share more details on the chosen name as the project progresses.

Firefighters are containing the McConnell Fire in Reno (smoke is visible from its footprint) as officials work to protect nearby areas.

Efforts will continue until the blaze is under control.

Researchers from UNR and the Nevada Department of Wildlife have been studying a seasonal elk mortality syndrome near the Independence and Tuscarora mountains north of Elko after an unusual spring pattern of deaths emerged, and they are testing if low copper (a key mineral) is weakening the animals' immune systems.

Washoe County Commission ratified its emergency declaration for Hawk Fire on Sep.

8, confirming the county’s earlier measure to keep fire resources unchanged (the decision does not affect current resource availability).

Washoe County launched a three-phase cleanup plan for wildfire-damaged properties, starting with free hazardous waste removal today by EPA-qualified contractors; later steps require residents to clear debris and follow county guidelines when rebuilding.

The Battle of the Badges Blood Drive was held at Greater Nevada Field on Sept.

8 and local residents donated blood to support community health.