🌱 Hawaii Grand Jury Indicts Chirila + Miss USA Contestants Arrive

Hey, neighbors! It's Monday in Reno and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Warm with plenty of sunshine. High: 86 Low: 56.

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Here are the top three stories in Reno today:

1. On Friday, a Hawaii grand jury indicted Reno's Tudor Chirila, 77, on second-degree murder charges. He is currently in custody and is actively fighting extradition to Hawaii. According to Chirila, his rights were violated when he was arrested last week for the 50-year-old cold case. (KOLO)
2. Miss USA contestants have started arriving in Reno. This year's national competition will be held at Reno's Grand Sierra Resort and Casino. The contestants have been sharing departure photos through social media accounts. Miss USA 2022 will be aired live on Hulu and FYI on Oct. 3. (Pageant Circle)
3. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office and the Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation partnered together Saturday to raise funds for local children battling cancer. The Dozer & Dirt Fundraiser was held at the Rilite Aggregate Pit. The Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation is the only nonprofit in the region solely dedicated to fighting childhood cancer by assisting local families. (2 News)

Today in Reno:

• A 'Game' Night Out Tour At Bar N' Games (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider the list of latest properties in the Reno area to hit the market. Click the link to view the full list of properties which includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Reno Patch)
• The Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts will be performing Hairspray from Sept. 27 through Oct. 2. Click the link to get tickets! (Pioneer Center)
• The Off Beat Music Festival will be from Oct. 6 through Oct. 8. Click the link to view the full lineup. (Off Beat Reno)

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— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.