🌱 Assaults At Reno's BELIEVE Sign + Star Spangled Sparks Event

Hi all. I'm here with your Wednesday edition of the Reno Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the things you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

A stray afternoon t-shower. High: 79 Low: 55.

From our sponsor:

Today’s Reno Patch newsletter is brought to you in part by T-Mobile. T-Mobile has invested billions to light up their best network ever, covering 99% of people in America with LTE, which helps to keep communities like ours informed and connected. We thank T-Mobile for their support and for making today’s Reno Patch newsletter possible.

Here are the top three stories in Reno today:

1. A man was hospitalized in downtown Reno after launching an assault on multiple individuals near the iconic BELIEVE sign. According to the Reno Police Department, the man initiated the attacks before being stabbed, seemingly in self-defense. The incident prompted witnesses to flee, and the police are appealing for their cooperation, though it remains uncertain if charges will be filed against anyone involved. The man's injuries, while not life-threatening, have led to his hospitalization, but it is unknown whether he is still receiving medical care at present. (KOLO)
2. In nearby Sparks, the Nugget Casino will be hosting its annual Star Spangled Sparks event downtown. Starting at 4:00 p.m. on Jul. 4, Victorian Square will be transformed into a vibrant hub of street festivities, featuring a wide array of food and drink vendors, arts and crafts booths, and a firework display at 9:30 p.m. To avoid parking hassles, make use of the free park-and-ride shuttle service, available from 6:30 p.m. onwards, with pick-up and drop-off points at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center and 510 Greenbrae Drive. After the fireworks display, the shuttles will transport attendees back to the RTC Centennial Plaza station on Victorian Square. (KRNV)
3. The Washoe County coroner has identified the bicyclist who was fatally hit by a van in south Reno as 43-year-old Azell Meader. The incident occurred on Monday morning, and the medical examiner confirmed the time of death to be around 10:45 a.m. Although the official cause of the crash is still unknown pending autopsy results, Reno Police stated that the bicyclist was struck and killed by a van on Old Virginia Road, north of Damonte Ranch Parkway. It has been reported that neither speed nor alcohol played a role in the accident, and the driver involved is fully cooperating with the police investigation. (KTVN)

Interested in reaching our local readers with targeted messaging that drives traffic to your business? I have a limited number of sponsorships available to introduce our readers to local businesses they need to know. If that's you, then I invite you to learn more and secure your spot now.

Today in Reno:

Wednesday, June 28

• Seniors Out On A Walk At West Street Plaza (9:00 AM)
• Special Event Sponsorship Committee Meeting At Reno City Hall, 7th Floor Caucus Room (5:00 PM)
• Feed The Camel 2023 At McKinley Arts And Culture (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Today (Jun. 28), a celebration for Give OUT Day, a national day of giving for the LGBTQ community, will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Northern Nevada HOPES parking lot. The whole community is welcome to the event, which will feature vendors, music, and more. (KTVN)
• The SPCA of Northern Nevada is waiving adoption fees for large-breed dogs (over 45 pounds) until Jul. 10. Due to the Washoe County Regional Animal Services reaching 100 percent capacity at their animal shelter on Friday, the SPCA is helping to find loving homes for adoptable pups. Click the link to view photos of available dogs. (SPCA of Northern Nevada via Facebook)
• Pine Middle School teacher and author David Slater's novel, “The Vanishing,” is being optioned for a feature movie by Chris Columbus' 26th Street Pictures! (Subscription: This Is Reno)

You're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update!

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.