🌱 Downtown Tuesdays In May + Pedestrian Crash Leads To One Killed

Hello, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with the most important things happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Breezy in the afternoon. High: 63 Low: 29.

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Here are the top three stories in Reno today:

1. The Downtown Partnership is launching "Downtown Tuesdays" effective May 9 in efforts to promote and revitalize the city's downtown area. Set to run through Sept. 12, Downtown Tuesdays will take place on the second Tuesday of each month from 5:00-9:00 p.m. at Partnership Plaza. The events will feature food trucks and yard games and will showcase local talent. It will provide a platform for artists, musicians, and food vendors to share their craft with the community. (KRNV)
2. Reno-based drone company SkyDrop is the first company to be approved for live drone delivery from stores to homes in New Zealand. The approval allows for certain drone operations beyond the visual line of sight, which means that the operator does not have to physically see the drone while flying it. SkyDrop is pushing its last-mile drone delivery technology for a range of services, including food, medical supplies, and packages. One of its tests included delivering 77 packages from 7-Eleven in Reno. (Subscription: Reno Gazette Journal)
3. A pedestrian was killed in a vehicle vs pedestrian crash on South Virginia Street Monday afternoon. RPD, the Reno Fire Department, and REMSA responded to reports of the crash in the 9100 block of South Virginia Street Monday at around 4:30 p.m. The pedestrian was transported to the hospital and later died due to injuries. The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of the family. Anyone with information is asked to call RPD at 775-334-2677 or Secret Witness at 775-322-4900. (KOLO 8)

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Today in Reno:

• Reno City Council Meeting At Reno City Hall (10:00 AM)
• Social Hour At Bistro Napa (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• In light of Earth Day on Apr. 22, Reno Type is encouraging businesses to rethink promotional items in an effort to reduce landfill waste. Reno Type, a printing company, aims to help business promote themselves and their events in more earth-friendly ways. Learn more about how to reduce landfill waste at the link. (KOLO)
• Today (Apr. 12), Nevada Career Studio is hosting Northern Nevada Career Manufacturing Day from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at DeLaMare Sci & Eng Library. The event is open to all students to learn about manufacturing career opportunities and to meet with manufacturing professionals in Northern Nevada. For more information, visit the link. (University of Nevada, Reno via Instagram)
• Join filmmaker and historian Gregory Cooke at the Nevada Museum of Art on Thursday, Apr. 13 at 6:00 p.m. for an exclusive screening of his documentary. In "Invisible Warriors: African American Women in World War II," Cooke celebrates the selfless contributions of these patriotic pioneers while shining new light on the many racial, gender, and economic challenges of their time. The event will be followed by a virtual discussion. (Nevada Museum of Art via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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.