Good morning, Reno.

Veterans & first responders honored 9/11 during a memorial hockey game held Friday night at Reno Ice, raising funds for local charities and uniting the community in remembrance.

The event allowed participants to reflect on shared loss and personal memories.

Residents in Damonte Ranch oppose the dog park approved by city council on July 22 as it takes away cherished open space.

Locals collected signatures last Saturday to delay the project, suggesting the park be relocated to Cyan Park (1.2 miles away).

The stray cat on Peppermint Court has become a local icon after the Hawk Fire, with residents including homeowner Roger John Koch feeding and bonding over him.

Locals affectionately call the feline friend (also known as Corkscrew or O.J.) and share photos on a Facebook page.

Authorities are investigating after a bear was hit and killed near south McCarran and West Plumb Lane around 8:30 p.m. last night—officials review traffic safety measures to prevent similar incidents.

A metal worker accidentally sparked a brush fire near I-80 just west of the Spaghetti Bowl Friday, and although he first tried to put out the flames himself, Reno Fire crews later contained the quarter-acre blaze with no injuries or structures threatened.

Today at 4 a.m. at Rancho San Rafael Park, pilot Koh Murai launched the colorful Firenzé balloon as part of the 45th Great Reno Balloon Race while friends and family gathered to watch the glow show.

He said he will fly later this weekend (if weather holds).

A Climate Central report shows that Reno's fall temperatures have risen nearly 8°F since 1970 compared with a 3°F national average rise.

The analysis says fossil fuel pollution, El Niño & the urban heat effect are behind the warmer fall days, which may increase energy costs & cooling needs.

Residents experienced smoke from two Northern California wildfires affecting Reno on Friday before it cleared by early evening, while air quality remained mostly good despite some moderate pollution.

There is a 10 percent to 30 percent chance the smoke will return Saturday evening north of town.

The Nevada Department of Wildlife reminds Reno residents that feeding big game remains illegal even if it is meant to help animals displaced by the Hawk and Bug Fires.

The agency warns that such actions + could further harm wildlife recovery.

The Hawk Fire destroyed 47 homes near Peavine Mountain and has renewed concerns over homeowners insurance in wildfire-risk areas with policy cancellations escalating.

Nevada regulators said insurers have not yet dropped wildfire coverage—new data expected this fall may change options for affected homeowners.

NV Energy canceled all remaining Public Safety Outage Management watch areas in northern Nevada after updated forecasts showed improved conditions while fire danger remains high.

The utility will monitor weather through the weekend and is ready to act if conditions change significantly.

The Sierra Reflections project in Pleasant Valley is advancing plans to add hundreds of housing units — city planning will review additional details soon.