🌱 Unemployment Rising + Paws 4 Passengers Soothes Airport Guests

Good morning, Reno! Like many of you, the Patch team is taking some time off to enjoy the holidays, so there will not be a newsletter in your inbox tomorrow. We appreciate your understanding of this slight pause in our schedule, and I will be back on Monday with the next edition of the Reno Daily! Now, here's everything happening around town today.

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First, today's weather:

A little wintry mix. High: 40 Low: 32.

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Here are the top stories today in Reno:

1. Unemployment numbers for Reno are getting better and better. Reno's jobless rate has fallen to just 2.9%, compare that to the highest rate, which is Las Vegas at 6.6%. The lowest of all counties in Nevada is in Eureka County at 2.1%. (KKOH)
2. We're all a little stressed these days, especially those at the Reno/Tahoe International Airport with crowded terminals, TSA screening, and standard pre-flight anxieties.
   But with the sight of a dog all that changes. the mood lightens. That's the simple idea behind the work of a volunteer organization called Paws 4 Passengers and their dogs greeting people in the airport to soothe any pre-flight jitters. (KOLO)
3. Looking to buy a house in Reno? Check out the latest sale prices by ZIP code. (Reno Patch)

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From my notebook:

• Inclement weather and rainy conditions caused a number of traffic issues yesterday, the Reno Police Department reported. (Facebook)
• In need of a last-minute gift? Why not buy a gift certificate to Reno Little Theater and give the gift of live theater!? Available in any increment. (Facebook)
• Both Nevada Humanities Reno and Las Vegas offices are now closed through Dec. 31. (Facebook)

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— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.