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Good morning Reno! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Reno's new nonstop Nashville flight could change your travel plans
  • How a new plan could reshape Reno's fire and EMS services.
  • What the DA concluded about Reno police's deadly 2024 shooting.

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, Terri M.!

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 84, low: 51.
  • Tuesday: Very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Southwest launches year-round nonstop flights between Reno and Nashville (thisisreno.com) — Reno-Tahoe International Airport now offers year-round nonstop Southwest flights to Nashville, giving local travelers four weekly options and easier connections across the Midwest and East Coast. Airport officials say the new route is part of a broader capacity boost, adding more than 84,000 round-trip seats from October through December compared with last year.
   

2. Washoe County fire feasibility study recommends regional authority (kolotv.com) — Reno-area residents could see big changes in fire and EMS services as a new feasibility study weighs four options, from keeping Reno, Sparks and Truckee Meadows separate to forming a single regional fire authority. The draft report, now open for public comment, highlights funding deficits, projected population growth, and response-time issues that will shape how future emergencies are handled.
   

3. Washoe DA deems RPD's 2024 shooting of Kristopher Gari was lawful (thenewstribune.com) — Washoe County's district attorney has ruled that Reno Police Sergeant Patrick McCauley's 2024 fatal shooting of Kristopher Gari was a lawful use of deadly force after a three-day pursuit and struggle inside a moving vehicle. The detailed report, based on a Sparks Police investigation, outlines multiple prior attempts to arrest Gari in Reno and closes the case unless new evidence emerges.
   

4. Driver arrested after DUI hit-and-run on East Golden Valley Road, deputies say (kolotv.com) — A driver was arrested after allegedly fleeing a DUI crash Sunday afternoon on East Golden Valley Road near Opal Station Drive in Reno, with deputies tracking him down thanks to a witness who followed his vehicle. The 64-year-old suspect was booked into the Washoe County Detention Facility, while the other driver was taken to a local hospital with injuries of unknown severity.
   

5. Sierra Nevada Ballet performing 'Dracula' in Carson City, Reno (nevadaappeal.com) — Reno arts fans can catch Sierra Nevada Ballet's full-length "Dracula – The Ballet" at the Pioneer Center on Nov. 1, with tickets ranging from $25 to $53. The production blends tango-inspired choreography, gothic storytelling, and elaborate costumes, and attendees are encouraged to buy tickets early and even show up in costume for the spooky evening.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • He's home!!!
    Thank you to our neighbor that found him and everyone that was keeping an eye out for him! Missing Tortise-Jack. He's about the size of a basketball… (Nextdoor Northgate)
  • So this happened: My story on Papa What You Cooking took first place for Business Feature Story in the Nevada Press Foundation's 2026 Awards of Excellence.
    My name is on the certificate, but two other people belong on it. Shea Evans shot the photographs, and I truly believe they're a big part of why… (Nextdoor Callahan Ranch)
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager II in Reno. Apply here.
  • Lincoln Electric posted a job opening for Welder - Manufacturing 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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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