🌱 City Confirms New Chief Of Police + Open House For New Casino

Hey, Reno. I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Rain and drizzle in the p.m.. High: 45 Low: 38.

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Here are the top three stories in Reno today:

1. The Reno City Council officially confirmed Kathryn Nance as the city's newest chief of police during the council's meeting on Wednesday night. Nance will become the first woman to lead the Reno Police Department and comes from the Stockton Police Department where she served as the deputy chief of operations. (KRNV)
2. The City of Reno hosted an open house on Thursday night to hear public input regarding a proposed resort-casino on the corner of South Virginia Street and Kietkze Lane. The Firecreek Crossing Resort and Casino will take up nearly 20 acres of land and include around 200 rooms and a 62,500 square-foot gaming floor. (News 4)
3. Reno has a new restaurant and sports bar. Swift Sportsdome held a grand opening on Thursday evening for The Hangout, a new restaurant inside the indoor sports facility that offers a little bit of everything. (KOLO)

Today in Reno:

• Art Afternoon: Workshop And Social For Seniors At Nevada Museum Of Art (1:00 PM)
• Happy Hour! At Ceol Irish Pub (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The winter storms are continuing to roll in. Be prepared for a new series of winter storms that are expected to arrive in the area late Friday through early next week. Follow these winter weather safety tips from the National Weather Service at the link to keep yourself and your loved ones safe! (US National Weather Service Reno Nevada via Facebook)
• Now is a perfect time to bring home a new furry family member in need of a good home! Foster homes for the Nevada Humane Society are hosting many pets in need who are available to be adopted today. Overall, the foster community has helped more than 2,500 homeless pets. If you aren't ready for a permanent pet, sign up to be a foster or donate to the society's programs to help homeless pets. (Nevada Humane Society via Facebook)
• Are you on the hunt for a new job? Washoe County is hiring! The county has an open position for a buyer in the comptroller's office. This position is responsible for the professional purchasing of services, materials, supplies, and equipment, and may be hybrid, remote, or in the office. Applications are open until Feb. 1. (Washoe County, Nevada - Government via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow for 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.