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🌱 Stolen Goods Found + Reno Fireworks + Galletti Way Hazmat Incident
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Hello, Reno! Like many of you, the Patch staff will be taking some time off to enjoy the holiday this weekend. Your next newsletter will be in your inbox on Tuesday morning. Now, here's everything you need to know about what's going on in town today.
First, today's weather:
Sunshine; breezy in the p.m. High: 85 Low: 52.
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Here are the top three stories today in Reno:
- Deputies uncovered a large amount of stolen property during a woman's arrest on Jun. 25. 38-year-old Megan Tully was arrested during a check on a disabled vehicle on Pyramid Highway near Wingfield Hills Road, and now faces several charges including possession of a controlled substance, possession of a dangerous weapon, and ex-felon in possession of a firearm. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is asking for the community's help identifying the stolen belongings. (KOLO)
- Looking for a place to view fireworks? Check out this list of places to watch fireworks in Reno this holiday weekend! Patch has compiled a guide to all the best Independence Day fireworks shows, parades, and other celebrations in and around Reno. (Reno Patch)
- Two people were injured in an early-morning hazmat incident in an old agriculture mixing building. According to the Reno Fire Department, workers with the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection were cleaning the building on Galletti Way near Kietzke Lane on Jun. 30 when they both had physical reactions to something stirred up in the air. Although it's unclear what substance affected the workers, investigators learned that pesticides were once made inside the building. (KOLO)
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Today in Reno:
- The Great American Craft Fair, At City Of Reno (10:00 AM)
- Artown Presents Circus Bella, At City Of Reno (11:00 AM)
From my notebook:
- Washoe County Library has relaunched its Drag Queen Story Time. (KUNR Public Radio)
- On Friday, 20 recruits graduated from the Reno Fire Department Academy. (Press Release Desk)
- Are you hoping to adopt a new animal? Take a look at this list of dogs, cats, and other pets up for adoption at area shelters in Reno. (Reno Patch)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! See you on Tuesday morning for 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!