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Hello Reno! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Reno's new water plant could change your tap by 2030
  • How Reno teens are getting their stories on the airwaves
  • What every UNR student should check before signing that Reno lease

Also on today's calendar: USA Vein Clinics Launches "Let's Talk Veins" Initiative in Reno to Combat Untreated Circulatory Issu and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Terri M.!

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 82 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Monday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 82, low: 53.
  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 83 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Nevada's first wastewater-to-drinking-water plant breaks ground in Reno (wxxv25.com) — Reno and the Truckee Meadows Water Authority have broken ground on Nevada's first advanced purified wastewater-to-drinking-water plant near Stead, expected to be finished by 2029. The facility will add a flexible new water source for North Valleys and Reno households, easing pressure on the Truckee River during drought, wildfires, or maintenance and including an on-site education center for residents.
   

2. Meet our KUNR Youth Media students for fall 2026 (kunr.org) — Reno-area high school students can dive into real-world radio and podcast production through KUNR's Youth Media internship, run with a Washoe County School District educator. Interns meet after school, tour KUNR and the Reynolds School of Journalism at UNR, and produce stories that may air on KUNR or appear online, all under close editorial guidance and a strong focus on safe, supportive learning.
   

3. The harsh realities of UNR housing: What it means to become an instant-adult in college (nevadasagebrush.com) — UNR students navigating off-campus housing near the University of Nevada, Reno are warned how confusing leases, hidden fees, and management changes can quickly make rent unaffordable. A student's experience at Wolf Run apartments illustrates the risks, while Nevada Legal Services and Silver State Fair Housing Council offer concrete guidance on leases, habitability, and tenant protections for young renters in Reno.
   

4. Charles Lindbergh nearly crashed Spirit of St. Louis in Reno in 1927 (rgj.com subscription) — Nearly a century ago, Charles Lindbergh's visit to Reno almost ended in a crash at tiny Blanchfield Airport, prompting urgent talks about upgrading local aviation facilities. His criticism helped push city and county leaders toward a new airfield that eventually became today's Reno-Tahoe International Airport, reshaping how residents and visitors travel to and from the region.
   

5. Air Force seeks to avoid slow start with tricky road game next on schedule (gazette.com) — Air Force is preparing to visit Nevada in Reno next week, where recent matchups have been nail-biters decided by just a few points. Coaches and players say fixing slow starts is crucial, as they try to avoid another early-season slump before facing the Wolf Pack at home and then Navy soon after.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Dog found.
    Female pitbull, tumors, very friendly. Collar but no tags. Animal control is coming to scan for microchips. We are keeping her in a fenced-in yard… (Nextdoor North Sutro)
  • Does anyone know what to do with old socks?
    I have a bag of socks without holes and a bag of socks with holes. Because when one sock gets a hole, the pair is not useful to me. I do not like to… (Nextdoor Wells Avenue/MidTown)
  • Truckee Meadows Community College posted a job opening for Logistics Management Part Time Faculty in Reno. Apply here.
  • Lineage Logistics, LLC posted a job opening for Inventory Control Technician in Reno. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Reno here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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