Friday, October 18th, 2024

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Good morning, Reno. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Reno police are asking for assistance in locating Isabella Ronquillo, a missing 17-year-old last seen on October 10 near Sky Vista Parkway and Trading Post Road. KRNV
- ➤ A woman from Sparks, identified as Bonnie Madsen, who was reported missing and at risk due to a mental health condition, has been safely located in Reno. 2NEWS
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Fire crews successfully controlled a kitchen grease fire at a Popeyes restaurant in Sparks, with no injuries reported and a health inspection pending before reopening. 2NEWS
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Reno Police Department responded to a shooting near Pickett Park, resulting in one hospitalization and no ongoing public threat. 2NEWS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Nevada supports its volleyball team's decision not to play a scheduled match against San Jose State due to concerns, emphasizing adherence to laws protecting equality and free expression. 2NEWS
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Reno collaborates with the Arbor Day Foundation to offer residents discounted trees for $26 to promote energy conservation. 2NEWS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto secure over $275 million in federal funds to upgrade the I-80 corridor near Sparks, Nevada, aimed at easing traffic and fostering economic growth. KRNV
- ➤ Early voting in Nevada begins October 19 through November 1, with multiple locations available for in-person and mail-in ballot casting ahead of the General Election on November 5. KRNV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former NFL quarterback Carson Strong shares insights from mentoring Reno High's quarterback Braylon Wilson during a team practice. Reno Gazette Journal
- ➤ Reno volleyball team defeats Bishop Manogue 3-1 in a match on October 17, 2024. Reno Gazette Journal
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Needle Felting Workshop: Create Your Own Pumpkins
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Nevada Infrastructure Concrete Conference 2024
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Candlelight Concert: A Night of Haunted Halloween Classics
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2024 Dirty Wookie 10K Halloween Run
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Nevada Women's Soccer vs. Utah State
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Royal Father Daughter Ball
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