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1. After Burn Collection returns to Reno (foxreno.com) — Burning Man travelers heading back through Reno will again have a convenient After Burn Collection site to unload trash, unopened food, water and reusable camping gear. Drop-offs run Sept. 5–7 at 5125 Mill St., with small donations supporting Scout Troop 1847's environmental and community programs while keeping usable items out of local landfills.
2. Reno employee health plan faces rising costs as claims jump 20% (thisisreno.com) — Reno City Council members are weighing possible changes to the city's self-funded employee health insurance plan after medical claims jumped 20% in the last fiscal year, draining reserves. The brief also invites residents to sign up for free access and daily Reno-focused headlines, underscoring how this financial pressure could shape future city spending and worker benefits.
3. Raggio Parkway closed after vehicle rolls onto its side in Reno crash (foxreno.com) — Raggio Parkway in Reno is closed after a vehicle rolled onto its side Friday afternoon, and police are still on scene. Authorities haven't released details on injuries or how long the closure will last, so drivers should avoid the area and watch for updates as investigators piece together what caused the crash.
4. Local public health emergency declared over ash danger in Reno fires (rgj.com subscription) — Reno-area residents are being urged not to disturb ash or debris from recent wildfires after Northern Nevada's health department declared a local public health emergency. Washoe County, the city of Reno and FEMA are coordinating safe cleanup plans, stressing that fire-damaged properties may contain toxic, cancer-causing or corrosive materials that pose serious long-term health risks.
5. Meet the Reno Fire Department's newest graduating class (2news.com) — Reno residents will see 15 newly graduated firefighters joining local crews as soon as this morning, bringing the Reno Fire Department back to full staffing after weeks of intense wildfire activity. The new hires say they're eager to relieve exhausted firefighters, lean on the tight bonds formed during 20 weeks of training, and honor the sacrifices their families made to support them.
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