Good morning, Reno.

The City of Reno opened two outdoor fitness courts at Brodhead Park and Damonte Ranch Park in partnership with Renown Health and the National Fitness Campaign to provide free exercise for all ages.

A free Community Fitness Day will be held at Damonte Ranch Park on Saturday, September 27, starting at 9 a.m.—featuring family-friendly activities, a fitness challenge between police and fire departments and free paletas while supplies last.

Jimmy Kimmel Live returned on Tuesday night at 11:35 p.m. on KOLO News 8 in Reno—after the show had been pulled over remarks that FCC chairman Brendan Carr said were a very serious issue for Disney following comments made after Charlie Kirk’s death.

A community tip led Washoe County Regional Animal Services to locate suspect Miguel Olier and his dog Prince—a black, long-haired Chihuahua/Spaniel mix missing his right hind leg—in Sparks after an animal cruelty incident on the 800 block of Nichols Boulevard; Prince is safe in custody pending further court proceedings.

A state report showed that Nevada’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for August was 5.3 percent.

The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation reported that Nevada’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.3% in August—a drop of 0.1% from July.

In Reno the rate stood at 4.2% while Carson City was 4% and Las Vegas was 5.6%, with Mineral County reaching 9.7% and Pershing County at 3.4%.

State and city officials approved three new charter schools to open next year which will serve a combined 316 students at first and scale to 976 over six years.

The schools include Northern Nevada Wildflower Montessori in Reno/Sparks, Somerset Academy of Carson City, and Kesher Academy in Henderson — each set to begin with 29, 152, and 125 students respectively.

Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar said the state will not comply with DOJ's request for all voter records—citing transparency concerns.

The City of Reno is asking residents for feedback on changes to its live entertainment rules—especially the ones for events after 11 p.m.—with virtual meetings set for Sept.

29 at 9 a.m., Sept. 30 at 12 p.m., and Oct. 2 at 6 p.m. Residents may also send comments online to help create a clearer and fair enforcement process.

Work on the first phase of improvements is underway at the Nevada State Fairgrounds as a $5.5 million COVID relief grant helps upgrade old water, sewer and bathroom systems at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center—officials say construction may cause traffic delays but will shift away from events and be done by next September.

Reno City Council will discuss a new ordinance that allows accessory dwelling units on plots with a minimum of 5,000 square feet — the measure aims to expand housing opportunities.

The Children's Cabinet hosted a youth mental health summit — the event aimed to improve support for young people by discussing available resources.

Empire of the Sun Concert

6-9:30 p.m. — Grand Theater — Tickets available — Experience the mesmerizing sound and visuals of Empire of the Sun on their Ask That God Tour.

Autumn Glow Wood Door Hanger Workshop

6:30-9 p.m. — Picasso & Wine — Art supplies included — Unleash your creativity at this fun paint party creating personalized wood door hangers.

Twilight in Concert

8-10 p.m. — Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts — Celebrate romance — Enjoy a magical film-to-concert experience featuring live music with a candlelit ambiance.

Bachata Brunch

12-3 p.m. — Reno Public Market — Free community dance lesson — Spice up your Sunday brunch with Bachata dancing and delightful drinks.

Training Firefighters to Win on the Fireground

1:30-3:30 p.m. — Grand Sierra Resort and Casino — $425 — Transform firefighter training with innovative strategies to enhance performance on the fireground.

World Championship Outhouse Races

12-4 p.m. — ATM (Visitors Center) — Free entry — Enjoy a day of laughter as teams race quirky outhouses down historic C Street.

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac Tribute Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Grand Theater — Tickets available — Experience the magic of Fleetwood Mac's music performed by the acclaimed tribute band.

Lakeview Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Virginia Street Brewhouse — $20.00 – $86.03 — Experience the breakout Nashville country duo Lakeview in an evening of blue-collar charm and music.

Russell Dickerson Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — Grand Theater — Tickets available — Experience the infectious energy and chart-topping hits of this country music superstar.

American Masters - Reno

2:30-4 p.m. — Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket packages available — Experience a musical journey featuring iconic American composers Gershwin, Copland, and the rediscovered works of Florence Price.