Good morning, Sparks.

Washoe Lake State Park is hosting a series of fall events for families this October—featuring hikes, campfire programs, and games at the park.

The events include a cornhole tournament and ranger campfire program on October 11, a night hike on October 17, campfire stories on October 18 and 25, and a fall celebration on October 26.

Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue stopped a small wildfire in the hills east of Sun Valley on Tuesday—no homes were damaged or injuries reported as the blaze, which covered one to two acres, was contained and its cause is under investigation.

The American Red Cross urged residents in Washoe County to check their flood zones and prepare emergency kits after new FEMA maps showed expanded risks along more than 60 streams — officials emphasized early preparation to reduce damage.

A new analysis from GOBankingRates shows that a $1.5M nest egg will last 41 years in Nevada—while in more affordable states it may stretch beyond 50 years and in pricier areas fall below 25 years.

The report uses annual cost of living after Social Security to compare outcomes nationwide.

Starting Thursday, the Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada will suspend all WIC program operations due to the government shutdown—offices will be closed and appointments postponed until federal funding is restored.

Residents in Sparks and Washoe County can drop off unused or expired medications at 10 collection sites—one being Bethel AME Church—on Saturday, October 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Organized by Join Together Northern Nevada with local law enforcement and the DEA, the event aims to reduce medication misuse and protect water quality.

The Reno Aces won the Golden Bobblehead Award for Best Ticket Sales and Service Campaign for their Aceball All-Access Pass which let fans attend all 75 games at Greater Nevada Field for $99.

They sold over 550 passes and will open the season on March 27 when they play the Tacoma Rainiers — a sign of their strong early-season push.

Dirty Heads Live Performance

6:15-7:45 p.m. — Nugget Event Center — Check local listings for ticket prices — Enjoy an evening of reggae-infused rock with the Dirty Heads.