Good morning, Sparks.

Residents enjoy a new food truck event at Glow Plaza next to the J Resort - local vendors offer a variety of foods and the community gathering continues today.

UNR is launching the region’s first OB/GYN residency program next fall.

Three residents will join the program where Dr. Susan Nourse and colleagues provide hands-on training (transitioning students from classroom basics to clinical practice).

Firefighters are monitoring the Bug Fire as containment holds at 94% — with the nearby Stallion Fire 95% contained — while officials watch for flareups; updates were reported on Aug.

20.

The Nevada Division of Social Services extended the deadline for SNAP replacement benefits to Aug.

28 for 3,700 recipients in Washoe County and the Reno & Sparks Indian Colony who lost food due to the Bug and Stallion fires. Affected individuals can report losses at local offices or by calling 7756847200.

Cosmic Baseball kicked off Thursday night at Greater Nevada Field for a three-night series of glow-in-the-dark games featuring the Cosmic Chili Peppers & the Glow Mojis.

Fans enjoyed interactive gameplay and pre-game block parties that brought a new twist to local baseball.