Hello Reno! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
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Also on today's calendar: The Alchemy of Elderberry: Plant Walk, Medicine Making, & Mythology and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Kay S.!
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Fallen officer Bohach's badge stolen from Reno gravesite (mynews4.com) — A Reno police investigation is underway after fallen Officer John Bohach's badge was pried off and stolen from his gravesite at Our Mother of Sorrows Cemetery. The cemetery is adding new security cameras, while Reno Police plan to install a more secure replacement badge soon. Anyone with information is urged to contact police or the reporter.
2. Reno opens up code enforcement data with new public dashboard (thisisreno.com) — Reno residents can now track neighborhood code complaints and follow-up actions through a new public dashboard, making it easier to see what's happening with issues like weeds, abandoned cars, and sidewalk obstructions. The free tool is part of a broader push to expand access to local information and keep residents better informed about city enforcement activity.
3. UNR Med opens new biobank to support medical research (2news.com) — A new biobank at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is expanding on-campus research capacity with secure storage of blood, urine, tissue and related health data. For Reno residents, this means local researchers can pursue more complex studies that may lead to new treatments, biomarkers and medications, strengthening the region's role in medical innovation.
4. Nevada's First Wastewater-to-Drinking-Water Plant Takes Shape in Reno (governing.com) — Reno and the Truckee Meadows Water Authority have broken ground on Nevada's first wastewater-to-drinking-water plant, which will serve North Valleys and reduce reliance on the Truckee River by the early 2030s. Using advanced treatment and underground storage near Stead, the project adds a flexible local water source and sets the regulatory template for similar efforts statewide.
5. Four Downs: Previewing Nevada vs. Middle Tennessee (kolotv.com) — Nevada Wolf Pack fans in Reno can look ahead to Saturday's road game against Middle Tennessee after a tough home loss to Montana State. The Pack expect quarterback Carter Jones back from injury and will focus on protecting the ball after last year's narrow defeat in Reno. The preview breaks down key matchups and what Nevada must do to win.
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