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🌱 Reno Officer-Involved Shooting + Chief's Commendation Award
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Hello again, friends. It's Tuesday in Reno and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Hope you all have a great day. Let's do this.
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Here are the top three stories today in Reno:
- The Sparks Police Department is investigating a Reno Police Department officer-involved shooting. The incident occurred on Monday on Kingfisher Driver. The shooting victim has been taken to a local hospital for treatment. It is unclear what led to the shooting. (KOLO)
- The Reno Police Department Chief will be presenting the Chief's Commendation Award to religious statesman Rajan Zed during a special ceremony on Aug. 29. The ceremony will be held at the department's headquarters. The award is being presented for Zed's peacebuilding efforts. (Carson Now)
- The Downtown Reno Partnership has announced the hiring of a new Marketing Manager and Office Manager. Brian Bosma has been appointed the organization's Marketing Manager. They are confident that his knowledge and positive energy will enable the organization to flourish. Kristen Saibini has been appointed as Office Manager. (Nevada Business)
Today in Reno:
- Washoe School District's Regular Meeting Of The Board Of Trustees At The Central Administration Building (2:00 PM)
- Idlewild Summer Park Play Date At Idlewild Park (5:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- Patch has compiled a list of the best Reno area employers hiring for a variety of open positions. Click the link for the full list that includes part-time, full-time, and seasonal positions, including a national parts administrative assistant position at Kassbohrer All Terrain Vehicles Inc. (Reno Patch)
- The US National Weather Service Reno Nevada reports that thunderstorms are possible this week as monsoonal moisture returns. Residents are warned about possible wind gusts, lightning strike fires, and flash flooding. Click for the full report. (US National Weather Service Reno Nevada via Facebook)
- Registration for the Reno-Tahoe Senior Summer Games is currently open. The games will be from Aug. 22 through Sept. 2. (City of Reno)
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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next 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!