🌱 Feline Virus Outbreak + Mt. Rose Paraglider Rescued + UNR Ski Swap

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Here are the top three stories in Reno today:

1. The Nevada Humane Society in Reno has paused its intake of cats and kittens amid a deadly virus outbreak. According to shelter officials, 11 cats have died and more than 50 have fallen ill from panleukopenia — a contagious virus with symptoms including diarrhea, loss of appetite, and vomiting. The shelter is also encouraging community members who are able to help by adopting or fostering healthy cats. (KRNV)
2. First responders from the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office assisted in rescuing a downed paraglider Sunday afternoon near the summit of Mount Rose. Crews used a small rope rescue operation due to difficulty accessing the steep slope. The paraglider was rescued in stable condition and transported to a nearby hospital for care. (KOLO)
3. The University of Nevada, Reno Ski Swap will return to the Reno-Sparks Convention Center this weekend, showcasing new and gently used skiing and snowboarding equipment and apparel. Admission to the swap is free, and proceeds from all sales will help fuel the Wolf Pack Ski Team as it seeks a return to NCAA Division 1 status. The swap will run Friday from 4:00-9:00 p.m., Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. (2 News)

Today in Reno:

• 6th Annual Compassion Through The Crisis At Atlantis Casino Resort Spa (8:00 AM)
• Happy Hour At West 2nd Street Karaoke Bar (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new job in the Reno area? Here are the latest job postings near you. (Reno Patch)
• The Lahontan Audubon Society is hosting a spooky drawing workshop at the UNR Museum today from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Register if you want to get a close-up look at some of the creepiest bats, beetles, bugs, and skulls in the collection and try your hand at recreating them! (Lahontan Audubon Society via Facebook)
• Join the Desert Research Institute and The Discovery on Oct. 23 for a Science Distilled conversation with author Kendra Atleework, DRI scientist Ben Hatchett, Ph.D., and Reno-based artist Megan Berner! Tickets are available now. (Nevada Humanities via Facebook)

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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.