Good morning, Reno.

Nevada residents can pack shoeboxes with toys, school supplies and personal care items for Operation Christmas Child's annual gift drive, which runs Nov.

16-23 at local drop-off sites + will help children worldwide.

Reno Elks Lodge is hosting the Socktober Drive to collect new, packaged socks and underwear for homeless veterans, children and families at 54 barrel locations around Reno.

Donations will support those in need during the drive.

City officials broke ground on new softball fields at South Valley’s Regional Parks yesterday to ease local reliance on school fields — the project aims to improve recreational options for community athletes.

Christopher Andersen, a fallen wildland firefighter and helicopter pilot, will be honored with a memorial service on Friday, Oct.

16 starting at 11:30 a.m. at Lake Tahoe Airport, where his family will lead a procession from Zephyr Cove along U.S. Highway 50 and invite community members to pay their respects.

Joe Hart from NBC News 4-FOX 11 received an Edward R.

Murrow Award for his investigation into Uprise during his TODAY show appearance in New York — he celebrated with other national winners on Monday, Oct. 12.

Washoe County School District may soon require mental health training for coaches as part of Project Stay (a program to help spot signs of mental health issues and reduce suicide attempts).

Washoe County School District trustees will discuss funding for Sparks High School modernization and the purchase of a new administrative property on south Virginia Street Tuesday.

Mandy Gaither explains that experts say women often show subtle ADHD signs that can go unnoticed.

She calls for improved diagnosis and support to ensure timely treatment.

Alina Dangerfield talked with an irrigation expert who advised Reno homeowners to begin winterizing their yard systems as cooler weather approaches — the expert detailed steps to protect pipes and enhance water efficiency.

After a 17‑point win last night, Coach Jeff Choate said his team underperformed + he plans to work on improvements in upcoming games.

Kirkwood Mountain Resort received its first snowfall as crews prepared the mountain for the upcoming ski season.

The resort is targeting Dec. 4 for its opening — weather permitting — and is offering 2026-27 Epic Passes that also cover nearby mountain areas.

Crews at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe fired up its snowmaking system as cold temperatures allow work on key trails and lifts ahead of a planned Nov.

6 opening. The resort, with a high base elevation (8,260 ft), is taking advantage of early winter conditions—pending weather.