Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of September.
Good morning, Reno.
The Northwest Reno Library reopened yesterday after months of closure (renovations caused the delay).
It now offers full library services and scheduled events for community members.
Washoe County Sheriff's Office is hosting an ice cream social in Incline Village.
The event gives residents a chance to meet first responders + learn about community resources.
NV Small Business Development Center hosted a free event at UNR on Monday to show Reno entrepreneurs how to use artificial intelligence to boost efficiency.
Experts led the session that offered practical tips amid some hesitation about the technology.
Diesel prices in Reno reached a record $7.04 on Sunday and dropped slightly to $7.01 Monday, while local truckers reported missing some loads and relying on fuel surcharges that push up costs for local deliveries & purchases.
The Floriston Fire was 85% contained on Sep.
21 near Truckee and westbound I-80 fully reopened following containment efforts.
Climate Central found that Reno's average August temperature increased by 11.4°F since 1970+ an analysis of 192 cities shows it warmed the most over that period.
August recorded 1.22 inches of rain, about five times the norm, making it one of Reno's wettest months on record.
Floriston Fire burned 622 acres and is 75% contained after it started around 10 a.m. on Wednesday northeast of Truckee; firefighters are using drones & mopping up hotspots while I-80 remains fully open on the Nevada side.
Fire crews raised containment of the Floriston Fire to 75% by Monday, Sep.
21 and continue to work in the area to protect nearby homes and public spaces.
City officials have launched an opioid awareness campaign that shares community members' stories of addiction impact & aims to educate locals on available health resources.
The initiative will introduce additional support and informational sessions soon.
Reno pet owners with incomes of $60,000 or less can register today at 8 a.m. for a free three-day clinic offering spay and neuter surgeries, vaccines and microchips for qualifying cats and dogs at Washoe County Regional Animal Services, 2825 Longley Lane, Suite A — appointments are required.
Northern Nevada HOPES expands specialized care for older adults with the addition of geriatrician Dr. Steven Phillips, who will provide consultations this fall and train providers in the 4Ms framework (What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility).
Residents of the former Evergreen Trailer Park on S.
Virginia St. moved out after receiving a 30-day notice earlier this year. Carlos Valencia Delgado LLC plans to build a strip mall & restaurant on the site while formal plans remain unfiled.
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