🌱 Mother Talks About Son's Accused Assault + Major Storms Incoming

Hey, Reno. I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and chilly. High: 40 Low: 28.

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Here are the top three stories in Reno today:

1. A new arthouse cinema officially opened this week in Reno. Theater 42, located at 201 W. Moana Lane, hosted its first film screening on Thursday. The arthouse cinema opened about six months after founder Austin Lugo announced the idea. Theater 42 is a small, 20-seat theater with a 12- by 10-foot screen in a room that was originally a law office. (Subscription: Reno Gazette-Journal)
2. The mother of the student accused of assaulting a Dilworth Middle School teacher in December reached out to the local news to talk about the assault and her son. Jennifer Nolan said although her son has behavioral issues, he didn't touch the teacher and she supports his version of events. The accused student is being charged with battery against a protected person. (KOLO)
3. A "bomb cyclone" – a storm with a dramatic drop in atmospheric pressure – on the West Coast is expected to bring heavy rain and snow throughout Northern Nevada today, Jan. 6. Reno residents could see several inches of snow. Another storm is expected to sweep through the area on Saturday with a larger storm expected to come through the area early next week. Forecasters are anticipating potential flooding in the area. (Subscription: Reno Gazette-Journal)

Today in Reno:

• Reno Latin Dance Fest At Silver Legacy Resort Casino (9:00 AM)
• Jake's Garage Band At The Peavine Taphouse (8:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Radon is a dangerous, cancer-causing gas that can be found in many homes. Luckily, you can check for radon levels in your house with an easy home kit. The University of Nevada, Reno Extension is offering free radon home test kids throughout the months of January and February as part of January's National Radon Action Month. (KOLO)
• With snow expected in the forecast, the operations and maintenance supervisor for Reno talked about the city's strategies for plowing streets and keeping residents safe on the roads. Read more about the city's plans at the link. (Subscription: Reno Gazette Journal)
• The Washoe County Health District is offering same-day or walk-in sexual health appointments for county residents at little or no cost. Offered services include pregnancy testing, birth control methods and counseling, HIV and STI testing, and more. (KOLO)

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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.