Good morning, Sparks.

The Reno Rodeo Foundation (with Dolan Auto Group) will host its annual Texas Hold ’Em Poker Tournament on Oct.

3 at New West Distributing to fund youth programs for children and young adults across northern Nevada.

United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra opened a new office on South Virginia Street near Peckham Lane to work closely with its new partners (including the Employ NV offices) for better community services.

Washoe County School District lost over 1,000 students this school year + will receive about $10 million less in state per-pupil funding, based on official count data.

The Floriston Fire is now fully contained after burning 622 acres northeast of Truckee, with all evacuation warnings lifted + air quality officials have issued an advisory for the Reno/Sparks area as smoke may affect sensitive groups.

Employ NV celebrated the expansion of its new hub at Reno Town Mall yesterday, increasing access to training resources & support for job seekers.

The expanded office in northern Nevada will boost local workforce services.

Nevada reached a settlement with Labcorp after a 2019 data breach exposed consumer information, with Labcorp paying $2,287,455 to 44 states & $31,178 to Nevada.

Labcorp operates 20 locations in the state, including Sparks and Carson City.

A new endodontics practice opened yesterday in a historic house to provide specialized dental care to Sparks residents.

The grand opening marks a promising addition to local health services + offers modern treatment options.

Nevada Wolf Pack head coach Steve Alford announced Thursday he will retire at the end of the season, ending a 36-year career that spanned six NCAA programs and saw 724 wins and 16 NCAA Tournament appearances.