🌱 I-580 Northbound Lane Closures + Former Fire Chief Wins Lawsuit

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Periods of sun. High: 75 Low: 47.

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Here are the top three stories today in Reno:

1. The Nevada Department of Transportation is advising drivers to plan for additional travel time as northbound Interstate 580 is reduced to two lanes in central Reno for the next two weeks. Since mid-April, lane restrictions have taken place on southbound I-580 as workers milled and placed more than 14,000 tons of new asphalt to resurface the aging southbound interstate. Now, workers will be moving over to the northbound side to resurface those lanes as well. (Carson Now)
2. On Tuesday, May 30, former Sparks Fire Chief Mark Lawson was granted a partial court victory following his lawsuit against the City of Sparks. The lawsuit came after Lawson was asked to resign by Sparks' City Manager Neil Krutz for allegedly facing criminal charges of steroid distribution. Lawson claimed that Krutz defamed him, and in a now-deleted YouTube video, Washoe County Second Judicial District Court Judge Kathleen Drakulich agreed. (This Is Reno)
3. The top economic development official of Virginia Beach is heading to Reno to take over the area's leading economic development agency. Taylor Adams was recently named the new President and CEO of the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) months after Mike Kazmierski announced his resignation. Adams will be joining the organization as early as Saturday, Jul. 1, but won't officially take on his leadership role until Wednesday, Aug. 16. (MyNews4.com)

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Today in and around Reno:

• Nevada State Fair at Mills Park, Carson City (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• A flight paramedic who was tragically killed in a plane crash near Stagecoach will be honored at this weekend's annual Reno Tahoe Odyessy run. The deceased known as 27-year-old Ryan Watson was originally signed up to participate in the run, so his family will be holding his spot and carrying a baton inscribed with his name as they complete the race in his honor. (MyNews4.com)
• Looking for a fun way to keep your kids busy this summer? The Reno Generator is hosting its Maker Family Meet-Ups, which is a pay-what-you-can drop-in art experience for kids and their families. This fun, hands-on, and low-key event is completely free to attend and provides the perfect way for kids to express their creativity. (KOLO)
• Washoe County Animal Services is currently dealing with an overcapacity crisis at its facility. The shelter is partnering with the Nevada Humane Society to spread the word and urge community members to help adopt these loving animals looking for their forever homes. If you're interested in learning about additional ways you can help, visit here. (Washoe County, Nevada - Government)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.