🌱 Argenta Hall Reopens + Aerial Mosquito Treatment

Welcome back, Reno. I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Keep scrolling for the scoop.

First, today's weather:

A stray afternoon thundershower. High: 88 Low: 61.

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Here are the top three stories today in Reno:

1. The University of Nevada, Reno has reopened Argenta Hall. The residence hall was closed in July 2019 due to building remediation and updates. The university celebrated the building's reopening with a special ceremony and hall tours Tuesday. The hall features an upgraded convenience store and dining location. (Nevada Today)
2. The City of Reno has appointed a new Director of Maintenance and Operations. Travis Truhill, 35, has extensive knowledge in community development, public works, and maintenance. He has been working with the city since 2005. (City of Reno)
3. Washoe County will be performing aerial mosquito treatment today. The county Health District reports that this will be the second-to-last aerial larvicide treatment of the season. The next treatment is scheduled for Sep. 22. The treatment date may change, however. (KOLO)

Today in Reno:

• Raise The River At Idlewild Park's Sensory Garden (4:30 PM)
• Ward 4 Neighborhood Advisory Board Meeting At North Valleys Library (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A senior pet has a lot of love left to give. The Nevada Humane Society has shared a list of senior pets that are free for a loving home. Click to view. (Nevada Humane Society via Facebook)
• Do you know to properly use a fire extinguisher? The Reno Fire Department is reminding the community to pull, aim, and squeeze (PASS). (Reno Fire Department via Facebook)
• Reno Little Theater is searching for actors for its production of North Woods Nonsense. Click to learn more. (Reno Little Theater via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander, now living in New York. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.