Good morning, Sparks.

Grand Sierra Resort is hosting its inaugural Street Heat event with over 1,500 cars expected over the next four days.

Organizers urge attendees to stay hydrated as temperatures reach 103 degrees and a heat advisory remains in effect until 8 a.m. Sunday.

Every Washoe County school is confirmed to have air conditioning as students return next week.

Maintenance crews prepped and now monitor cooling systems this summer to keep classrooms cool for learning.

The new Stead Elementary building opens for the school year after two years of work, replacing the nearly 70-year-old facility.

The updated campus (built to modern standards) will serve local students and boost our education resources.

Washoe County School District will serve nutritious meals for thousands of students to boost learning outcomes, even as a heat advisory remains in effect over northern Washoe County until 8 AM PDT Sunday (residents are advised to drink fluids and stay cool).

Fire Station 6 at 6963 Scheidbar Road reopened Wednesday, Aug.

5 after officials evaluated staffing needs and response data. A new partnership with Reno (led by Chief Dave Cochran) now allows both fire departments to share resources for better emergency response.

Nevadans are urged by the Public Utilities Commission to call 811 at least two working days before any excavation to mark underground utility lines (this applies to projects deeper than 12 inches or using mechanical equipment) as 811 Day on August 11 nears.

Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada launched two opioid outreach programs on July 1 to bolster recovery and housing stability in Washoe County.

Funded with over $1.6 million, the initiatives offer family crisis support + street outreach services for unhoused individuals battling opioid addiction.

After Kaiser took majority control of Hometown Health, Senior Care Plus members received letters in July that forced them to choose new primary care doctors and face limited options, leaving trusted relationships and longtime providers in uncertainty (as the joint venture with Renown Health took effect).

Shinedown & Coheed and Cambria Concert

8-11 p.m. — Nugget Casino Resort — Tickets may sell out fast — Experience the powerhouse live performance of Shinedown with their signature arena-sized hooks.