Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of September.
Good morning, Reno.
Secure Your ID Day will take place on Oct.
10 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Atlantis West parking lot, giving residents a chance to update their IDs (details from the event announcement).
Professor P. Elliott Parker (UNR) explained how the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision could raise borrowing costs on credit cards, mortgages and auto loans.
He discussed these impacts on Wednesday, Sept. 16.
Northwest Reno Library will reopen Monday, Sept.
21 after closing on May 6 for heating and cooling replacement & roof repairs. During the closure, residents accessed library services at other Washoe County branches.
Firefighters are using night-flying helicopters to battle the Floriston Fire that burned about 613 acres and is 5% contained.
I-80 west is closed at the Nevada state line, and officials advise drivers to avoid closed Dog Valley Road.
The U.S. Forest Service has proposed new or higher fees at Kiva Beach and other Lake Tahoe recreation sites; charges will include fees for vehicles, campgrounds, and permits.
Public comments are accepted through Sept. 29 (the revenue will help fund local operations and site maintenance).
UNR Med opened its new biobank today to securely store blood, urine, and tissue samples for research, boosting the school’s infrastructure for developing new treatments and biomarkers.
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