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🌱 Reno-Tahoe Odyssey Relay Run + Missing Sparks Man + Adoptable Pets
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Reno.
Morning, everybody! I'm back with your new edition of the Reno Daily. Follow along to find out the most important things happening in town...
First, today's weather:
Cloudy; breezy in the p.m.. High: 71 Low: 55.
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Here are the top three stories in Reno today:
- The 16th annual Reno-Tahoe Odyssey relay run kicked off yesterday and continues today. Teams met at Wingfield Park bright and early yesterday morning, running the 178-mile loop around the Reno-Tahoe Region. The racers will complete the relay today between 9:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. today at Idlewild Park. Click here to learn more about the Reno-Tahoe Odyssey.(KOLO)
- The Sparks Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating a missing man with "several mental health diagnoses." 38-year-old Michael Garcia was last seen on May 30 when he left his family's home in Sparks, just outside of Reno, while going for a walk. Anyone with information on Garcia's whereabouts is urged to contact the SPD so he can be reunited with his family. (KRNV)
- If you're looking for a new furry friend, consider starting your search with this week's roundup of adoptable pets in the Reno area. Meet Gentle Ben, Higgiebottom, and all the adorable dogs and cats waiting in local shelters as they await their forever homes. Visit Patch to see if any of these pets would be a good fit for your household. (Reno Patch)
Today in Reno:
- Cold Wax & Oil Painting With Tracy Vinzant At 1995 Dickerson Road (12:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- The Nevada Humane Society's annual Dog Show returns to The Eddy today! From 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., attendees can meet adoptable pets, play Dog Bingo, and enjoy delicious beverages. (Nevada Humane Society via Facebook)
- It's going to be a breezy weekend here in the Reno area! Visit weather.gov/rev for the full forecast. (US National Weather Service Reno Nevada via Facebook)
- With the Reno Rodeo kicking off on Jun. 16, tickets have been a hot commodity and even selling out — so if you're still trying to get tickets, keep an eye out for price gouging, say Rodeo officials. (KOLO)
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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!
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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!