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🌱 New Dean At UNR Med + Mosquito Treatment + Cares Campus Purchased
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Morning, neighbors! It's me, Dominique-Noelle Rafael, your host of the Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town.
First, today's weather:
Sunny; breezy in the p.m.. High: 97 Low: 64.
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Here are the top three stories today in Reno:
- A new dean has been named for the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine. Dr. Paul Hauptman, M.D., will begin his appointment on Oct. 17. He is a nationally recognized investigator in outcomes assessment in advanced heart failure. Currently, he is the dean at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville Graduate School of Medicine. The University President Brian Sandoval said that "Dr. Hauptman has an impeccable background" and welcomed him to the Wolf Pack family. (Nevada Today)
- Aerial mosquito treatments were performed around Washoe County on Thursday morning. The treatment is part of the Washoe County Health District's vector-borne disease program. The spray on Thursday was the third mosquito treatment of the season, aimed at preventing viruses like West Nile that can affect human and horse populations. Click the link to see a list of the locations that were treated, which mostly consisted of Washoe County wetlands. (FoxReno.com)
- The Washoe County Board of Commissioners approved a $5.5 million purchase of the Cares Campus on Tuesday. Washoe County attorney Mary Kandaras said that the county currently leases, but wanted to purchase the property for expansion and improvements. The agreement also included a $350,000 subgrant for the Reno Housing Authority to be used for affordable housing. Click the link to see more details and a full list of decisions made at the board meeting. (This Is Reno)
Today in Reno:
- Lower Tahoe Meadows Field Trip At The Parking Area Along Mt. Rose Highway (7:00 AM)
- Laugh Factory At Silver Legacy Casino (7:30 PM)
- Movies In The Park At Winfield Park (8:30 PM)
From my notebook:
- We'll do it live! Reno Fire Department is touring Station 12 in South Reno on Facebook live. Join the event on Saturday online to ask Reno firefighters anything. (Reno Fire Department via Facebook)
- Gone in 60 seconds? Reno Police Department wants you to check out the Re-Know Minute. The regular update gives folks a great opportunity to meet your local police officers and learn how to stay safe in Reno. (Reno Police Department via Facebook)
- Washoe County Sheriff's Deputies rescued an injured pup. Officers responded on Thursday morning to a call of a dog who had been hit by a vehicle. Asher is now safe and sound at the veterinary hospital with his family. (Washoe Sheriff via Twitter)
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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with 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!