RENO DAILY: What You Need To Know Today (Thu, Nov 11)

Happy Thursday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in town.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 67 Low: 38.

Here are the top stories today in Reno:

1. Don Tatro tapped for vacant Nevada state senate seat (KRNV My News 4)
2. Nanotech Energy’s new 517-acre campus near Reno called ‘most significant since Tesla’ (Reno Gazette-Journal)
3. LaunchNevada student startup awards | College of Business (Nevada Today)
4. School board approves new investigation into former trustee's residency (ThisisReno)
5. Office Closures for Veterans Day Holiday (KTVN)
6. Two inmates exposed to unknown materials at the Washoe Co. Jail (KOLO)
7. Lessons learned help WCHD improve vaccine distribution (KOLO)
8. The Nevada Traveler: Native American prehistory found just outside of Sparks (Nevada Appeal)
9. Democrats release proposed Nevada redistricting maps | Serving Carson City for over 150 years (Nevada Appeal)
10. Bowl for the Gold raising funds for Special Olympics (KOLO)
11. Reno non-profit in need of donated office space (KOLO)
12. Women's Basketball home opener game preview (Nevada Today)
13. Don Tatro tapped to fill Kieckhefer's seat in Nevada Senate (Reno Gazette Journal)
14. Partnership Restores Water Flows To Little Washoe Lake (KTVN)
15. Wilber Martinez Guzman pleads guilty to two Douglas Co. murders (KOLO)
16. Former Sparks nursing facility being transformed into apartment complex (Sparks Tribune)
17. Nevadans asked to participate in the “Nevada Speed Test” (KOLO)

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Today in Reno:

Reno Patch Notebook

• Nevada Humane Society: "Who is a good girl?! Baylie! This three-year-old dog came to us as a stray the end of October and she knows how to sit, speak and lay down. She’s an active dog who loves to run and play with toys and would do best in an adult only-home w..." (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Reno Nevada: "Early morning light from the @AlertWildfire Slide Mtn camera. A few showers today near the Oregon border, then quiet weather through the weekend. Warming temps with light winds and limited ventilation Thurs-Sun. You can find your local f..." (Facebook)
• Nevada Humane Society: "Zoom Room Dog Training has stepped in to donate their training services to our dogs who need a little extra attention and training. We are so grateful for their support in lending their expertise, time and resources to our life-saving mi..." (Facebook)
• Nevada Shopping: "Aprovecha el BLACK MARKET en @hawkersco y llévate 2x1 " (Instagram)
• SPCA of Northern Nevada: "When Stanley was just eight months old, his guardian Kelly noticed something was terribly wrong. He had begun to limp and struggled to sit, lay down, or play with his brother. On their way to the veterinarian, Kelly sensed his pain and i..." (Facebook)
• Kristy Crabtree: "WHITETAIL COMFORT & GRAVY parsnip-n-tater mash . Weeknight comfort food served up in 30. I love my Hodge-Podge off the cuff meals. . 1) Diced, boiled & mashed garden grown parsnips and taters. Add a dollop of unsalted butter and season ..." (Instagram)
• Reno, NV - Lost Dogs, Cats & Pets: "Please spread the word! Precious was LOST on November 7, 2021 in Reno, NV 89502 near Donner party park Description: For more info or to contact Precious's owner, click here: https://www.pawboost.com/p/7499528 Lost or found a pet? Report ..." (Facebook)
• Reno Police Department: "Officer Charles A. Browne Beginning of Watch - May 1, 1907 End of Watch - November 10, 1907 (fatally wounded on the 8th, died on the 10th) A native of Long Valley, 35 year old Officer Browne was a Reno Police Officer for only seven month..." (Facebook)
• Washoe County, Nevada - Government: "#DYK Washoe County Regional Animal Services holds spay and neuter clinics weekly. Learn more here: Washoeanimals.com/SNYPS" (Facebook)
• Atlantis Casino Resort Spa: "Atlantis is partnering with the Big Reno Coat Drive to collect brand new winter coats for our local students— and all sizes are needed! To make a donation, please visit the Atlantis west parking lot on Saturday, November 13 between 10..." (Instagram)
• Tahoe Truckee Unified School District: "Somewhere, over the rainbow ... at Truckee Elementary School, Thanks to Val, one of our amazing bus drivers, who caught this beautiful picture. Here's to more rainbows over our Tahoe Truckee kids. #WeAreTTUSD #TTUSDinThisTogether." (Facebook)
• SPCA of Northern Nevada: "Volume up for purrs! Miss Olivia here has rightfully earned the title of "lovebug" among our team. She is the most affectionate girl, greeting you sweetly when you enter her room and rolling over for all the pets. But, sadly, after..." (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Reno Nevada: "High pressure will bring several days of dry and warmer conditions with light winds. This may allow for some haze buildup in valley areas. Weak low pressure may return to the west coast by early next week, but no significant storms are e..." (Facebook)
• Nevada Magazine: "Way Back Wednesday: Some facts about Nevada, from the Jan-Feb 1940 issue of Nevada Highways and Parks. Population then: about 100,000. Population now: about 3,000,000. In this issue, Las Vegas is labeled, "Still a Frontier Town." And how..." (Instagram)
• Washoe County, Nevada - Government: "Please share this story. These three siblings are sure to melt your heart and they need a forever home. Will you be the one? Special thanks to KOLO Rebecca Kitchen for the report. #adoptionawarenessmonth " (Facebook)
• Nevada State Parks: "Trashcan Turkey & Dutch Oven Demo at the Walker River State Recreation Area on Saturday, November 13. Join Ranger Dan for a Trashcan turkey cooking and Dutch oven desert demonstration at the visitor’s center at Pitchfork Ranch. Dogs are..." (Instagram)
• Nevada Humanities: "Through research and mapping, geography graduate student and member of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Autumn Harry recognizes Indigenous place names to honor her Numu (Northern Paiute) homelands." (Facebook)
• National Automobile Museum: "Today was the official opening of "Era of the Muscle Car: 1964-1972" The museum worked closely with local car collectors to create the exhibit and we have 8 amazing examples of American muscle cars on display! What is an American m..." (Facebook)
• Reno, NV - Lost Dogs, Cats & Pets: "Re-Post - STILL MISSING AS OF Nov 10, 2021***" (Facebook)
• Lahontan Audubon Society: "Here is another photo contest finalist, Red-tailed Hawk take-off by Rick Mosher. Excellent work Rick." (Facebook)
• Nevada Humanities: "Our pandemic reflection series Humanities Heart to Heart is featured in the inaugural season of the Making Meaning: Why Humanities Matter podcast, created by the Federation of State Humanities Councils. This podcast highlights the work o..." (Facebook)
• Reno, NV - Lost Dogs, Cats & Pets: "Monkey was gone for 27 days. Never give up on your beloved pet!" (Facebook)
• Washoe County, Nevada - Government: "The Board of County Commissioners named Donald Tatro as nominee to represent Nevada Senate District 16. View this and other headlines from today's meeting here: https://washoelife.washoecounty.gov/washoe-county/top-headlines-from-the-boa..." (Facebook)
• Children's Advocacy Alliance Nevada: "NEVADA VIEWS: Putting Nevada’s children at risk The net is broken. Nevada’s child safety net has been publicly coming undone for years and years — right in front of us. Read the full below. Las Vegas Review-Journal" (Facebook)
• Children's Advocacy Alliance Nevada: "NEVADA VIEWS: Putting Nevada’s children at risk According to the 2020 State of Mental Health in America Report, Nevada’s mental health system ranks 51st in the country and an equally troubling 51st in youth mental health. Given the depth..." (Facebook)

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— Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel

About me: The original Pirate Queen and QA engineer for Patch. Did you know that this week I have worked at least two fourteen hour days? This sprint has been nuts and the engineering team has been keeping me hopping non-stop. I'm exhausted and very close to needing a vacation.

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