🌱 Pilot Died During Air Races + New Pet Tracking Program

Morning, everybody! It's me, Helen Eckhard, your host of the Reno Daily. Let's get this Tuesday started off right, with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's going on around town...

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy, a little rain. High: 62 Low: 45.

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Here are the top three stories today in Reno:

1. A pilot died during Sunday's Reno National Championship Air Races. The incident occurred during the event's Jet Gold Race during the third lap on pylon 5. The pilot's identity has not been released. There was no one else in the plane at the time of the crash. The incident is being investigated by the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board. (KCRA)
2. The City of Reno is offering residents the chance to get a discounted tree. Through ReLEAF Reno and Energy-saving Trees, the City of Reno is providing a discount on 300 trees. The trees are being sold for $20 each. They will be available for pick-up on Saturday, Oct. 8 at 8:00 a.m. at Idlewood Park. Click to reserve your tree. (Press Release Desk)
3. Washoe County Animal Services has launched a new licensing and lost pet tracking system. DocuPet is providing the service. The system will allow local pet owners to find their lost pets while complying with local licensing laws. Licensing is required for dogs in Washoe County. (This Is Reno)

Today in Reno:

• Community Coffee Chat - Washoe School District At 1840 4th Street (7:30 AM)
• Recreation and Parks Commission Meeting At McKinley Arts and Culture Center (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you searching for a new job or considering a career change? Click for a list of the best Reno area employers hiring for a variety of open positions. (Reno Patch)
• The U.S. National Weather Service has issued a Lake Wind Advisory for Lake Tahoe. Please plan accordingly. (US National Weather Service Reno Nevada via Facebook)
• The Reno Fire Department responded to multiple small brush fires that occurred as a result of the aircraft crash on Sunday. The fires and threats were extinguished. (Reno Fire Department via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.