🌱 Fatal Crash Kills Motorcyclist + Dogs, Donuts & Donate Life Event

Hello all. I'm back with your fresh copy of the Reno Patch newsletter. Let's get this Thursday started off right with a quick guide to the most important things going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and chilly. High: 50 Low: 31.

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Here are the top three stories today in Reno:

1. A motorcyclist was killed in a crash in northwest Reno on Tuesday night. According to police, a motorcyclist was traveling west on McCarran Blvd. and attempted a left turn onto Kings Row when he was struck by a pickup truck traveling east. The motorcyclist died on the scene. (This Is Reno)
2. “Dogs, Donuts & Donate Life” is coming up on Apr. 12, 19, and 27. The University Police Department—Northern Command in Reno will partner with the Nevada Donor Network for the event series during National Donate Life Month. The event will offer free donuts, appearances by K-9 officers, and organ donor registration opportunities. (KRNV)
3. Reno Philharmonic is bringing the drama of Carmen to life this season. Now is your chance to see Bizet's Carmen, a fiery and tragic love story with iconic operatic arias. It runs at the Reno Philharmonic on Apr. 15-16 at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The show is part of Season 54 and promises drama, passion, and unforgettable music; tickets are available for purchase. (KOLO)

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Today in Reno:

• Reno Aces vs. Sacramento River Cats At Greater Nevada Field (11:05 AM)
• Skills: Managing Family Devices At Apple Summit Sierra (1:30 PM)
• Laugh Factory At Laugh Factory At Silver Legacy Casino, Reno (8:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Reno Police Department and nearby regional departments recently conducted an operation to suppress illegal street racing. The crackdown in Truckee Meadows resulted in 72 citations, 4 vehicle tows, and 2 arrests for drug possession, reckless driving, and other violations. A zero tolerance policy is in place due to safety concerns for the community. (Reno Police Department via Facebook)
• The Reno Firefighters Association is prepping for wildland fire season. All of April, firefighters are training and preparing with extended hose lays, fire shelter deployments, structure protection, and radio communication, among many other actions. (Reno Firefighters Association via Facebook)
• Reno Little Theater will host Small Mouth Sounds from Apr. 14-30. Small Mouth Sounds, by Bess Wohl, will open at Reno Little Theater and then go on tour to the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City for performances May 5 to 7. (Reno Little Theater via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you soon!

— Michelle Paul

About me: Michelle Paul is a Utah-based writer and photographer with a professional background in content management and registered nursing. When not working on projects ranging from photo editing to copywriting, they enjoy traveling, video games, and expanding their skills.