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Good morning to you Reno! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could your household qualify for Reno's new wildfire rental assistance?
  • How will Reno's new nonstop Nashville flight change your travel plans?
  • New UNR animal science degree opens fresh paths for Reno students

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Rosanna S.!

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 89 and low of 52 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 52.
  • Saturday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 89 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Reno approves nearly $186,000 in wildfire rental assistance for 50 households (thisisreno.com) — Reno has approved nearly $186,000 in rental assistance for 50 households affected by recent wildfires, most of them city residents. If you were displaced or lost income because of the Bug, Fred, Stallion or Hawk fires, you may qualify for hotel or rent help through the AB540 Disaster Relief Assistance Program, with applications available online and by phone.
   

2. Reno to launch year-round nonstop flights to Nashville (2news.com) — Reno-Tahoe travelers now have a year-round nonstop flight option to Nashville, with Southwest launching direct service between the two cities starting Oct. 1. The new route expands Reno-Tahoe International Airport's growing list of nonstops, making it easier to reach Music City and connect to additional destinations beyond Tennessee.
   

3. UNR launches animal science program to keep students in-state (thisisreno.com) — The University of Nevada, Reno is launching a new bachelor's degree in animal science, giving local students a way to train for livestock, veterinary and biotech careers without leaving the state. With hands-on access to Main Station Farm, Wolf Pack Meats and advanced tools like virtual fencing and AI-enabled livestock monitoring, the program aims to strengthen Nevada's meat and livestock industries.
   

4. Sexual assault resources available for university students (2news.com) — Students at the University of Nevada, Reno have multiple on-campus resources for reporting and recovering from sexual assault, including Title IX services, NV Cares, counseling, and campus police. Faculty and students stress planning ahead when going out, leaning on trusted friends or professors, and speaking up rather than staying silent, with clear guidance on where UNR students can turn for confidential help.
   

📸 Around Reno

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📸 Look at those clouds! Taken last Saturday in North Valleys. —Rosanna S. Like

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • There's a new dangerous Docusign email threat.
    I'm very aware of scams, but it almost got me. To avoid it, just remember that all docusign emails come from docusign.net. Also, the link I… (Nextdoor Lakeridge Shores)
  • I love posting photos of my beautiful flowers, but I would also like to share a failure with my four tomato plants.
    For the most part, they have healthy leaves, tall stems, and even blossoms, but no tomatoes. They get at least eight hours of sun and steady watering… (Nextdoor Lakeside McCarran Peckham)
  • University of Nevada, Reno posted a job opening for Custodial Worker 1 - Facilities Maintenance Services Department in Reno. Apply here.
  • Saia, Inc. posted a job opening for FT Dockworker - Reno, NV in Reno. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Reno here.

Ok Reno! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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