Good morning, Reno.

Incline Village’s Pet Network uncovered more than $2.5 million in missing funds after an internal review revealed accounting irregularities by one employee, who was terminated; the board is taking legal action + implementing new financial safeguards while the organization remains fully operational.

New data shows Nevada’s unemployment rate dropped two tenths to 4.8 percent last month (August) as reported by the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, pointing to a modest improvement in job opportunities.

Smoke from the Dome Fire in Yosemite has drifted over the Truckee Meadows, causing hazy skies for local residents.

Union Pacific Railroad deployed a fire train+ delivering 100,000 gallons of water to support firefighters battling the Floriston Fire.

Crews are using the water to help control the blaze near Floriston.

Reno-Tahoe International Airport is set to start temporary ground boarding outside at select gates in the (B) and (C) concourses beginning Oct.

22; the operation will last for over two years during construction of two new concourses.

The City of Reno is offering discounted trees for $40 each through its ReLEAF program at Idlewild Park Maintenance Office; pickups are on Saturday, Oct.

17 from 9 to 11 a.m. and earlier from Oct. 13 to 16 from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (tree varieties include several options).

After the SBA declared a disaster on Sep.

11 due to the Bug and Hawk fires, impacted residents may apply for low-interest physical damage loans until Nov. 10 + small businesses can seek EIDL loans until June 11 using the MySBA Loan Portal.

Local veterans tried adaptive sports by learning wheelchair pickleball (a unique approach) at Evelyn Mount Community Center on Sept.

17. The session gave veterans a new chance to boost physical activity and connect with peers.