Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of September.
Good morning, Reno.
🏘️ Community
Sala Family Dentistry hosted its annual 'Smiles for Freedom' event on Sep.
2, offering free dental care to veterans + the event marks an 11-year tradition of honoring local service members.
A growing list of Hawk Fire fundraisers now helps Reno families and businesses rebuild after the fire damaged homes and shops on Aug.
22, as assessments continue and community members support verified campaigns for aid.
Washoe County Regional Animal Services rescued 83 cats from a hoarding apartment on Kuenzli Street after a lawful eviction on Aug.
20. Officials say 25 cats have been adopted while five remain available, and donations are invited to cover needed veterinary care.
🚧 Accidents
NDOT reported on Sep.
2 that the Spaghetti Bowl is the busiest intersection in northern Nevada and noted an increase in crashes, prompting drivers to use extra caution.
🎭 Culture
A Christian camp left Burning Man on Sept.
2 after disputes with fellow burners over its loud Christian electronic dance music and faith sharing near a children's camp. Organizers said volunteer Black Rock Rangers and law enforcement forced the camp to pack up + its video practices raised privacy concerns.
The Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook Off is underway at Victorian Square in Sparks after starting on Sep.
2 and gives local food fans a chance to enjoy community flavors today.
🌲 Environment
A lake wind advisory is in effect until 11 PM PDT today as southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph plus gusts up to 35 mph create rough waves on Pyramid Lake and Lake Tahoe in the Reno area.
Boaters are advised to check current lake conditions and postpone trips if necessary.
🏥 Health
Renown Health and Prominence Health have reached an agreement that keeps all Renown services in network for Prominence commercial members effective September 1, expanding access to adult and pediatric specialty care while excluding Medicare Advantage plans.
Earlier plans to treat these services as out-of-network were reversed.
A free Senior Fest event will bring more than 60 vendors together with health screenings, vaccinations, and benefits information for Washoe County seniors on Tuesday, Sept.
8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Reno Town Mall (4001 S. Virginia St.).
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