🌱 City Seeks Input On Cannabis Lounges + Battery Co. Receives Grant

Hello again, everybody! I'm back with your new copy of the Reno Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and cold. High: 38 Low: 14.

Here are the top 3 stories in Reno today:

1. The City of Reno's Business License team is seeking public input on the potential legalization and regulation of cannabis consumption lounges. The team will host two public meetings in the Council Chamber of Reno City Hall, which are currently scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 5:30 p.m. and Thursday, Dec. 1, at 3:00 p.m. City residents can also choose to participate virtually via Zoom. Visit the link to view a complete list of ways to provide feedback to the Council before Dec. 9. (Press Release Desk)
2. A Reno woman has claimed third place in a national "Fab Over 40" competition. Khalilah Cage represented the state of Nevada in the competition, which raises money for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Cage says she entered the competition to honor her grandmother, a survivor of breast cancer. (FoxReno.com)
3. A battery recycling company based in Reno has been awarded a $9.99 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. The American Battery Technology Co. received the funds through a bipartisan infrastructure law that aims to advance electric vehicle battery manufacturing and recycling in the state. Through the same initiative, Nevada companies have also received more than $107 million in grants to support the sustainable critical mineral supply chain. (Nevada Appeal)

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Today in Reno:

• Reno Wine Walk At Downtown Reno Riverwalk (All Day)
• Gold Star Family Tree Lighting At Atlantis Casino Resort Spa (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Reno Police Department is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a suspect wanted in connection to a June homicide. Visit the link to view a photo of the suspect and contact the police department at 775-334-2188 with any information. (Reno Police Department via Facebook)
• The Atlantis Casino Resort Spa is hosting a Winter Wonderland Giveaway, featuring a chance to win two free tickets to the 6th Annual Winter Wonderland Gala on Dec. 1. The giveaway ends tomorrow, Nov. 20. Visit the link to view entry details. (Atlantis Casino Resort Spa via Instagram)
• Have you had a chance to visit Sash the sloth at The Discovery yet? Stop by the museum before Jan. 8 to see her in action. (The Discovery via Instagram)

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— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing associate at Lightning Media Partners. Outside of work, she enjoys constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.