Good morning, Sparks.

Catholic Charities is offering affordable back-to-school items for students at their St. Vincent thrift store locations + easing school expenses ahead of the term.

Firefighters battled a brush fire on Peavine Peak Friday night as the National Weather Service issued an airport weather warning for wind gusts up to 40 knots and lightning near RNO, with a heat advisory in effect until 8 a.m. Monday (temperatures in parts reached 97 to 102 degrees).

Local families celebrated Hot August Nights, a classic car event that has passed down traditions for 30+ years on Aug.

7 in Sparks. A heat advisory is in effect in Northern Washoe County and the Reno-Carson City-Minden Area until 8 AM PDT Monday — residents should stay cool and hydrated.

Washoe County School District announced that the school year will end on Friday, June 4, 2027 for students on the Balanced Calendar and on Wednesday, June 9 for Incline Village students as contingency days will now be made up during the year (providing clarity for families).

When classes resume Monday, the Washoe County School District will debut new leadership as Superintendent Tiffany McMaster and former pro Don Angotti take charge.

Two new campuses open, 14 schools have new principals, real-time bus tracking is introduced, and high school lacrosse is sanctioned + a trustee change is forthcoming.

Washoe County schools offer 30 career and technical education programs to give students practical skills, and NTI will soon open a Reno campus to train hundreds in HVAC, plumbing and electrical work.

Educators say these programs connect learning to apprenticeships — easing the skilled trades shortage.

Construction has begun on a trailhead near Verdi designed to organize access to Truckee River trails with 19 parking spots, a permanent restroom and wayfinding signs - the project is expected to open to visitors in November.

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.