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🌱 City Official Fired After Arrest + UNR Offers Free Medical Clinics

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Up and at 'em, Reno! It's Tuesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on in Reno today.

First, today's weather:

A few afternoon showers; cold. High: 43 Low: 30.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Reno today:

  1. A city official was fired after he was arrested late last month on charges of robbery and the prevention of reporting a crime. Police say Reno revitalization manager Jeff Limpert was arrested in the early morning hours of Mar. 31 after officers responded to reports of a domestic dispute. According to the arrest report, Limpert also took several electronic devices from his wife using force during an argument. (KKOH)
  2. The University of Nevada, Reno is offering free medical clinics for residents who are uninsured, underinsured, or do not have a Social Security number. The clinics will be held at the University Health Moana Professional Center and are set to begin later this month. In addition to general and children's clinics, women's health clinics will also be available. (Nevada Appeal)
  3. A local Mexican restaurant is opening its fourth branch today at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. Mari Chuy's Mexican Kitchen will celebrate the grand opening of its new location beginning at 11:30 a.m. The event will feature performances by a mariachi band and folk dancers. (Reno Gazette Journal)

Today in Reno:

  • Kid's Painting Series At Lake Mansion (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Ice Cream, the five-year-old rescue dog at SPCA of Northern Nevada, would make the perfect laid-back companion! Visit the adoption center at 4950 Spectrum Boulevard on weekdays between 2:00-6:30 p.m. to meet Ice Cream and other adoptable pets. (Facebook)
  • Are you an avid bird sketcher? Check out the Lahontan Audubon Society's drawing workshop, featuring videos from Christine Elder on drawing the Nevada state bird, the Mountain Bluebird. (Facebook)
  • Join the National Automobile Museum for a "2nd Thursday" talk this Thursday, Apr. 14, at 1:00 p.m. Museum Docent John Sell will be presenting "The Amazing Corvair: GM's Most Revolutionary Production Car." (Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new update.

— Dominique-Noelle Rafael

About me: Dominique is a self taught UX/UI designer based in Princeton, NJ. She recently graduated from the University of Maryland last spring with a bachelor's degree in Information Science. She is excited to begin working on the Patch newsletter project this year!

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