🌱 Local Man Charged With Killing Roommate + Nonprofit Seeks Diaper

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Here are the top three stories today in Reno:

1. A 29-year-old man was charged with open murder for shooting and killing his roommate in Sun Valley on Saturday. Washoe County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the incident on the 4600 block of E. Leonesio Drive, where they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. Billy Orth shot his roommate, but no motive was released. (KRNV)
2. A Reno nonprofit is in need of diaper donations. The Women and Children’s Center of the Sierra is asking the community to donate diapers to the organization, which distributes 11,000 diapers per month (up from its initial 5,000 per month distribution). "Diapers are an easy but important way we help mothers and families move forward. Without diapers, they can’t take their kids to daycare and go to work, and our program helps provide some relief," Executive Director Pam Russell said. (Subscription: This Is Reno)
3. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help solving a residential burglary case. On Feb. 6, an unidentified woman approached a residence on Lightning W. Road in the Reno area and knocked on the door. She left without reply but later returned and removed the Ring-style camera from the front door. The homeowner told deputies the residence was burgled and reported significant loss. (KOLO)

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Today in Reno:

• Public Art Committee Of The Reno Arts And Culture Commission Meeting At McKinley Arts And Culture Center Boardroom (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Reno Fire Department shared hot liquids safety tips to help prevent scald injuries during National Burn Awareness Week. You can see tips at the link. (Press Release Desk)
• The University of Nevada, Reno celebrated International Day of Women and Girls in Science on Feb. 11. (University of Nevada, Reno via Instagram)
• Five new properties have hit the Reno real estate market. Available properties range from a 919 square-foot, two-bed, two-bath home for $218,000 to a $708,548 home with four beds, three baths, and 2,547 square feet. (Reno Patch)

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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.