🌱 Grocery Shelves Left Bare By I-80 Closure + Gas Leak Reported

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Here are the top three stories in Reno today:

1. A Reno pastry chef has been selected to compete in Food Network's Spring Baking Championship: Easter edition. Kevin Futamachi, a pastry chef based out of the Renaissance Resort in Reno, said that he has had a passion for pastries since he was a kid. This is his third baking competition. Click the link to watch a video of the pastry chef at work and hear his thoughts on the competition. (KOLO)
2. Authorities have been unable to find the location of a gas leak in the area of Summit Ridge and McCarran Boulevard. According to the Reno Fire Department and NV Energy, crews responded to a call at 11 p.m. on Wednesday in the Summit Ridge area from a concerned customer. After investigation, no issues could be identified and customers were cleared to return home. No further details are available as of Thursday afternoon. (KTVN)
3. The closure of I-80 has heavily affected grocery stores in Reno. Although the interstate was reopened on Wednesday, many semi-trucks loaded with food and goods are still stranded along the route. Click the link to see photos of empty grocery shelves and perspectives from Reno residents. (KRNV)

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Today in Reno:

• Art Exhibition At McKinley Arts & Culture Center – Gallery West (9:00 AM)
• Comedy In The Cellar Hosted By Jeff Price At Alturas Bar (9:00 PM)
• Boot Juice With JeNes N The Juice At Cypress Reno (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Nevada Humane Society wants you to meet Neko the cat! She's got a serious side and a silly side, and you can meet both at the link. (Nevada Humane Society via Facebook)
• Are the kiddos looking for something to do for spring break? Reno Little Theater's Spring Break Camp is coming Mar. 27-31. You can register your child here. (Reno Little Theater via Facebook)
• Get your Friday wisdom right here. Nevada Humanities shared a quote from Nevada's Poet Laureate Gailmarie Pahmeier. Click the link to read her thoughts on poetry and letter-writing. (Nevada Humanities via Facebook)

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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.