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Hey there, Reno! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Soon visit Reno-Tahoe gates without a ticket—here's how it works
  • What's next for Reno's fined-and-vacant Sundowner Hotel tower downtown?
  • How a $40M gift could transform children's care in Reno

Also on today's calendar: Biggest Little Mess Fest Adoption Pop-Up and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Francie H.!

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A steady afternoon breeze, with a high of 88 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Sunny and breezy at times, temps: high: 85, low: 49.
  • Sunday: Sunny, nice and cool, with a high of 75 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. TSA program lets people without tickets past security. Is Reno next? (rgj.com subscription) — Reno-Tahoe International Airport is expected to join TSA's new Gateside program in early October, letting approved non-ticketed visitors go through security to meet travelers or visit shops. Local PreCheck members and other trusted travelers will need to apply online a day or more in advance, follow standard screening rules, and may face daily limits on passes.
   

2. Vacant downtown building racks up more than $100,000 in fines (mynews4.com) — Reno's long-vacant Sundowner Hotel tower on North Arlington Avenue has already generated $115,000 in city code enforcement fines, with nearly $10,000 still owed as officials push the owners to maintain the property. Residents are split between wanting demolition and hoping the building, compared by some to Carson City's Ormsby House, can be saved as nearby properties are redeveloped.
   

3. Renown Health Secures Historic $40M Gift from Philanthropist Tom Golisano to Build Northern Nevada's First Standalone Children's Hospital (thenevadaglobe.com) — Renown Health in Reno has secured a record $40 million donation to build Northern Nevada's first standalone children's hospital, replacing its current scattered pediatric setup. The new Reno-based facility will expand intensive care, cancer treatment, and behavioral health services so local families no longer need to travel to California or Utah for complex pediatric care.
   

4. Reno police officers, dispatchers awarded for response to GSR shooting (rgj.com subscription) — Reno residents are learning how six officers and four dispatchers were honored this week for their response to the 2025 Grand Sierra Resort shooting, including medals of valor and courage. The ceremony highlighted officers' actions under fire and dispatchers' calm coordination, even as the investigation into motive and responsibility in the shooting remains unresolved.
   

5. UNR or UNLV? Niche says this university is Nevada's No. 1 party school (rgj.com subscription) — Students in Reno may be interested to know that the University of Nevada, Reno was ranked Nevada's top party school and best overall college by Niche, based largely on student surveys. The report also highlights UNR's strong marks in academics, diversity, professors, and student life compared with UNLV and Nevada State University.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • What breed is this?
    It is a lovable, Heart throbbing, slightly loud-mouthed Shepherd. Poppy is my four-legged invitation coordinator officially inviting you to my Art … (Nextdoor Pleasant Valley)
  • Hello!
    We picked up these two puppies last night around 8pm at the end of Pompe Way at Albert Way. Do they belong to you? (Nextdoor Heppner)
  • Jacobs Entertainment, Inc. posted a job opening for J Resort - Security Shift Manager in Reno. Apply here.
  • Radius Recycling, Inc. posted a job opening for Forklift Operator in Reno. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Reno here.

Ok Reno! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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