Good morning, Sparks.

A local memorial service is being held for wildland firefighter Christopher Andersen who died in August while fighting the Widemouth 2 Fire in Utah.

Ronald McDonald House Northern Nevada rebrands its name and hosts an open house today through Thursday to showcase its free lodging, meals, and travel help for families—events include a 4 p.m. ribbon-cutting on Thursday at 323 Maine St. in Reno.

Reno-based reporter Joe Hart joined fellow Edward R.

Murrow Award winners on the TODAY show in NYC on Monday, Oct. 12. He was honored for his investigative work into Uprise — a proud moment for local journalism.

The University of Nevada, Reno Orvis School of Nursing received a $3M federal grant to boost rural nursing training.

The grant will fund a Rural Nurse Scholars Program — 16 students will start in January 2027 at the Lake Tahoe campus.

Nearly 500,000 acres have burned statewide as of Oct.

9, leaving residents at risk from wildfires and urging them to clear debris around homes. Living With Fire scheduled a webinar and community workshops (Oct. 15, 17, and 20) to guide fire-safety measures.

Firefighters reported nearly full containment of the Bull Fire near Sparks as crews worked to protect neighborhoods & adjust to shifting wind conditions.

Officials urged residents to stay tuned for further safety updates.

The Nevada Attainable Housing Council approved $38 million for 10 statewide projects, including The Reserve at Sparks, aimed at developing 891 homes and rental units.

Additional public and private investments are expected to amplify the state's contribution (approximately $6 for every $1), offering a boost for housing opportunities.

Washoe County broke ground at South Valleys Regional Park for a new girls softball complex with two fields and plans for two more (including $3.5 million from the William N.

Pennington Foundation). Construction should finish by late spring as the facility is set to host fall tournaments.