Good morning, Sparks.

Local residents in Sparks & Northern Nevada observed commemorative events on Friday to mark 25 years since the 9/11 attacks, reflecting on the lives lost and the lasting impact on their community.

Local community members marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 on Friday, Sep.

11+ sharing memories and honoring a day many will never forget. Memorial displays and reflective events were held at several local sites.

NV Energy has canceled all remaining Public Safety Outage Management watch areas in northern Nevada after improved weather forecasts reduced the need for proactive outages.

The utility said it will continue monitoring fire conditions throughout the weekend and is ready to enact emergency measures if needed.

Two wildfires north of the Bay Area have cast hazy skies over Truckee Meadows and the Tahoe region.

The 1,099-acre Lucas Fire — 5% contained and prompting evacuations with about 1,000 firefighters — and the 51-acre Steele Fire have led Reno’s air quality to a moderate range.

A new poll from Sept.

5–8 showed Ford leading Lombardo 44% to 42% among likely voters, with 11% undecided in the governor's race. The survey showed Ford led Hispanic voters and women, while Lombardo led among white voters and men.

Vitalant honored those lost in the 9/11 attacks with its Heroes Remembered blood drive on Sep 11 at the Atlantis Casino parking lot, encouraging local donors to help maintain the blood supply & mark the solemn occasion.