Good morning, Reno.

Today, the City of Reno partnered with Liberty Dogs to raise a service puppy named Reno.

A city employee will conduct weekly training so he can help a veteran after two years, and the nonprofit hopes the effort inspires other local groups + strengthens veteran support.

A steer fire grew to about 11 acres near Gerlach yesterday (local officials reported it did not threaten private property).

Wildlife officials said marmots that rode in vehicles leaving Burning Man were released back into the wild yesterday.

Officials suspect the rodents climbed into undercarriages as people left the festival.

Social Security retirement checks for Nevada recipients will come as scheduled on Oct.

14, 21 and 28 while SSI checks will be issued on Thursday, Oct. 1 and again early on Friday, Oct. 30 if the first of the month coincides with a weekend (a shift planned by the SSA).

Delays in DACA renewal applications risk work authorization and access to health care for local recipients such as Erika Marquez, who waited 205 days for approval.

Immigration attorney Kyle Edgerton advises applying early to avoid income gaps & complications in status.

Reno-Tahoe International Airport will launch a new parking reservation system on Oct.

13 that uses a four-step online process and issues QR codes for entry while pausing reservations Oct. 1-12 for the switch. Existing JustPark bookings will be honored as the update follows passenger feedback.