🌱 Former Lawmaker Sentenced + Ormat Technologies, Inc. to Sue Biden

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But first, today's weather:

Cold with increasing clouds. High: 47 Low: 34.

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Here are the top three stories today in Reno:

1. On Wednesday, Mar. 22, Reno-based Ormat Technologies Inc. announced they intend to sue the Biden administration due to their decision to list a rare Nevada toad as endangered. The geothermal energy developer says the listing could hinder the company's latest renewable energy project in Nevada. The company's intention is to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 60 days as a result of violating the Endangered Species Act (ESA). (This Is Reno)
2. Darion Jackson, a Sierra Nevada Job Corps student, was recently elected as the new student body president for Truckee Meadows Community College. Jackson originally enrolled in the medical assistant and administration trade program with Job Corps and is now studying as a pre-nursing student at the community college with aspirations of becoming a doctor. (This Is Reno)
3. Alexander Assefa, a former Democratic lawmaker in Nevada, has been sentenced to three years of probation for lying about his residency as he ran for office in 2018 and 2020, and for misuse of campaign funds. In November, he pleaded no contest to felony theft and misdemeanor making a false statement of residence charges but was officially sentenced on Thursday in Las Vegas. If Assefa successfully completes his probation, the conviction for his felony will be dismissed. (FOX Reno)

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Today in Reno:

• Nevada Fire Chiefs Association Annual Conference At Peppermill Resort Hotel (3:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Atlantis Casino Resort in Reno is preparing for its all-you-can-eat Spring Crab Feed coming up on Friday, Apr. 14 and Saturday, Apr. 15. Attendees will have the opportunity to feast on sweet, succulent crab that's been steamed to perfection, as well as a variety of other seafood favorites, savory sides, and a delicious display of desserts. For more information and tickets, visit here. (The Atlantis Casino Resort)
• On top of an unseasonably cold weekend with afternoon snow showers, Reno and surrounding areas are expected to be hit with another winter storm by Tuesday. The storm is set to bring heavy mountain snow, valley showers, and strong winds throughout the next few days. To watch the winter storm roll in, stay up-to-date here. (US National Weather Service Reno Nevada via Facebook)
• On Saturday, Apr. 8, the Nevada Humane Society will be hosting its Heels and Hounds 2023 adoption event. The event will feature some of our favorite local animal lovers as they walk the runway with the most adorable and adoptable shelter pets, including fun-loving pups Jacuzzi and Bubble Bath. For more information and tickets, visit here. (Nevada Humane Society via Facebook)

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— 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.