🌱 Nevada State College Possible Name Change + Ghost Army Exhibit

Hello again, hello! I'm back with your new edition of the Reno Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy and cool. High: 53 Low: 41.

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Here are the top three stories today in Reno:

1. Nevada State College in nearby Henderson may officially become Nevada State University on Jul. 1. The Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents voted 9-4 for the name change on Friday, but the change will have to wait for pending legislation that's been drafted and gaining interest in the state legislature. That legislation would add a second-tier teaching university to state law. (KOLO)
2. The Nevada Museum of Art in Reno has opened its newest exhibit, Ghost Army: The Combat Con Artists of World War II, which was produced by the New Orleans World War II Museum. The exhibit tells the story of the U.S. 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, also known as the Ghost Army, which served during World War II and tricked the Germans into thinking a major amphibious assault would land in a different area of the coast than D-Day's Normandy. Active military members, their families, and veterans can visit the exhibit for free. (This Is Reno)
3. The Reno Fire Department reported that two people were hospitalized on Saturday evening after a car accident in the rain on US-395. Emergency response officials said that when they arrived on the scene, they found two people in the crashed vehicle, and one had to be extricated before both were taken to the hospital. As of Sunday, one person is reported to have minor injuries and another reportedly has serious ones. The Nevada State Police Highway Patrol is currently investigating the crash. (FoxReno.com)

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Today in Reno:

• Happy Hour At Ceol Irish Pub (4:00 PM)
• Laughs After Dark At The Library Tap House & Hookah Lounge (10:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home? Check out this list of five properties to hit the market in and around the Reno area, including a four-bedroom, two-bathroom for $499,900. (Reno Patch)
• Sunday was the start of daylight savings time. In addition to changing your clocks, don't forget to test and change the batteries needed in all of your home's smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. (Reno Fire Department via Facebook)
• Congratulations to all 1,650 runners and walkers who participated in this year's Leprechaun Race by The Discovery! It was a beautiful day for a 5k. (The Discovery via Facebook)
• Join the Reno Little Theater next Sunday for The Marshall/Savage Quintet! The pay-what-you-wish performance will start at 7:00 p.m. and is part of the theater's Sunday Jazz series. (Reno Little Theater via Facebook)

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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.