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🌱 Monkeypox Vaccine Update + Arson Suspect Arrested
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Reno.
Welcome back, Reno! I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Here we go...
First, today's weather:
Mostly sunny and hot. High: 101 Low: 69.
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Here are the top three stories today in Reno:
- Washoe County health officials report that the county only has 60 doses of the Monkeypox vaccine. The county has one suspected case of the rare infectious disease. The individual with the suspected case of Monkeypox is currently isolated and quarantined. It is unclear when the county will receive more vaccine doses. (This Is Reno)
- The Reno City Council has approved fee reductions for two large affordable housing complexes. Copper Mesa apartments and Pinyon Apartments were approved during the council's Wednesday meeting. The two projects will generate nearly 550 low-income residential units for the Reno housing market. Click the following link to review the two projects. (KRNV)
- The Reno Police Department has arrested an arson suspect. Thomas Lewis, 38, was charged with five counts of third-degree arson after allegedly setting a series of fires beginning on Friday, Jul. 22. Anyone with information about the fires that occurred near S. Virginia Street is encouraged to submit a tip with the department. (KKOH)
Today in Reno:
- Biggest Little City Wing Fest On Virginia Street (3:00 PM)
- Movies in the Park In Wingfield Park (8:30 PM)
From my notebook:
- Here are the latest Reno properties to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties including prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Reno Patch)
- US National Weather Service Reno Nevada reminds residents to hydrate and limit outdoor activities during high temperatures. Click to learn about Heat Advisories. (US National Weather Service Reno Nevada via Facebook)
- The Reno Police Department is currently recruiting. The department has shared a series of videos to prepare for the recruiting physical fitness test. Click to watch. (Reno Police Department via Facebook)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning for another 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!