John Macaluso

Scheels and Dick's Sporting Goods are competing to see who can collect the most food.

Events include slow bike races, tattoo and beard competitions, and poker runs.

The second annual Barktoberfest will include a fun run and several activities for dogs.

27 different state agencies and organizations will be there.

The sensors measure a variety of different pollutants.

Purple and turquoise are the colors of suicide prevention.

Northern Nevada is still under a heat advisory, with temperatures in Reno expected to reach a high of 101 degrees. This warm trend expected to continue through next Tuesday. Other than the heat, you can expect clear skies and light winds.

Northern Nevada is under a heat advisory and will remain so until Tuesday. Thursday’s high will be 100 degrees with clear skies and winds blowing about 5 miles per hour later in the afternoon. These very hot temperatures are expected to stick around until the heat advisory ends on Tuesday.

The Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off begins Wednesday and with it some very warm temperatures. It’s expected to be about 99 degrees with light winds. The rest of the week and into early next week is expected to remain warm with highs in the low 100s.

Shaved ice truck comes from family of entrepreneurs.

Drier conditions are set to continue Friday and through the weekend. There will also be slightly above average temperatures in the mid 90s. The potential for thunderstorms will return on Sunday, with the greatest chance Tuesday through Thursday of next week.

Thursday is the beginning of a short dry trend that’s expected to last through the weekend. Temperatures will remain in the low to mid 90s. Moisture is expected to return to parts of Southeastern Nevada on Sunday and will move further West by the middle of next week. Tuesday and Wednesday could be when we see the most significant rainfall.

Rhys Ferrito placed third in the nation in a recent national competition.

Quest Counseling now has a Child and Youth Outpatient Psychiatric Program.

It all starts with one person.

Tuesday saw some rain provided by thunderstorms in Northern Nevada. These thunderstorms are expected to stick around over the next week, bringing lightning, rain, and a very slight cool down with them. Wednesday’s high will be about 94 degrees with a 20% chance of precipitation.

Participating restaurants include Squeeze In, Great Basin, Scoups Ice Cream and Soup Bar, and So Juicy.

All donations will go to kids in Washoe County School District’s Children in Transition program.

A rattlesnake bite can be fatal to dogs.

The event kicks off with the parade at 10 a.m. The festival at Wingfield Park is from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Platinum Wealth Management is offering tips to prepare for a possible recession.

New VR technology is also helping Optometrists work more efficiently.

Nevada Humanities and Double Scoop are teaming up for the roundtable.

Hot weather ahead! This week looks to be Northern Nevada’s hottest yet, with temperatures remaining in the mid to high 90s and even pushing a hundred at the beginning of the week. With these warmer temperatures comes the risk of thunderstorms. Tuesday night looks to be the day isolated thunderstorms are most likely, but they’re also possible Wednesday and Thursday. The smoke from the Washburn Fire burning in Yosemite may also affect some areas nearby. On Monday, that includes areas around the Tahoe Basin and Douglas County. Tuesday, wind is expected to possibly push that smoke further North and create possible hazy conditions.

Get ready to be amazed as the Reno Chalk Art Festival returns for Artown.

All proceeds made through SPCA's Thrift Store go towards helping animals in our area.

Hug students will be able to do more on the course than play golf.

Troopers say a woman was driving the wrong way when she hit another car.

Options Veterinary Care has tips for keeping you dog cool.

Firefighters kept the fire to just over an acre.

It’s happening June 25 and 26 at 11 a.m.

The fire burned 3,100 acres and destroyed 254 homes in 2007.

The treasure hunt is meant to bring attention to the unique businesses on Wells Avenue.

Desert Research Institute is collecting snow algae samples.

Psychologist has tips for managing anxiety following mass shooting events.

One dollar of every mocha sold through 7 p.m. on June 17 goes towards screenings and follow-up care for men in Northern Nevada.

Family Day at Bundox Bocce is a great way to spend time with Dad this weekend

Reno Dads hosting Father/Daughter Hairstyling classes Saturday.

The warm week continues with a high of 90 degrees expected on Tuesday. There will be light winds and some cloud coverage later in the evening. Wednesday will be similar, with a slight increase in temperatures coming on Thursday. Friday still has the potential to break a record, with a high of about 98 degrees. The current record sits at 96 degrees.

Monday kicks off a warming trend, with an expected high of 84 degrees. It’s expected to be in the high 80s and low 90s until Friday, which has the potential to break the record high which is 96 degrees. The weekend also has the potential to bring thunderstorms to our area along with winds which could pose an increased risk of fire danger.

Coffee N' Comics is accepting donations for second location in Sparks.

The Nevada Diving coach earned her tenth Coach of the Year award last season.

Gusty conditions will continue overnight into Sunday, with the strongest gusts expected Saturday night. Sunday will see breezy conditions as well, but not as much as Saturday. The high Sunday and on Memorial Day is expected to be 68 degrees. There is a slight 10% chance of precipitation on Sunday, but Memorial Day is looking to be a beautiful, sunny day.

The early primary voting period will run from May 28 to June 10.

Patrick Cobb of Dayton was pronounced dead at the scene.

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month

Operation Save the Tahoe Basin looks to bring a much needed helicopter to the Lake Tahoe area.

Tuesday is expected to be a beautiful day with clear skies, light winds, and a high of about 83 degrees. Wednesday will be even warmer, with an expected high of 89 degrees. There will be light winds for much of the day, but they’re expected to pick up to 20 to 30 hours later in the evening. Then on Thursday, winds will pick up to an upwards of 40 miles per hour as a system moves across the Pacific Northwest, just North of Nevada. that system will bring those winds and a slight cool down to our area starting Friday.

Warm and dry conditions will continue this week with a high of 81 degrees on Monday. It will be breezy with a winds blowing about 10 to 15 miles per hour. Later in the week, a system will move across the Pacific Northwest. It’s expected to bring a slight cool down to the Sierra and Northern Nevada and some breezy conditions. Temperatures will drop to the low to mid 70s.

Body Graphics Tattoos is offering deals for Friday the 13th.