🌱 False Treasure Hunt For RFD + NV Bans TikTok On Gov. Devices

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Here are the top three stories in Reno today:

1. The case has been closed and no charges are being filed against Reno councilwoman Jenny Brekhus after backing into a woman with her car. The incident occurred on Mar. 16 when Brekhus was leaving a city event at John Champion Park. The two asked the woman if she needed an ambulance but she denied the help and limped away. It was concluded the incident was accidental and no charges need to be issued – identifying the woman was not possible. (KRNV)
2. The Reno Fire Department had an unconventional time on Monday as they found a fake treasure chest and skeletons at Virginia Lake. The water entry team responded to a call just after 3 p.m. that a skeleton was seen on an island on the lake. Upon arriving at the scene, it was verified the skeletons were plastic accompanied by fake treasure chests. (KRNV)
3. Nevada has banned TikTok, Alibaba, Huawei Technologies, and Grammarly from government devices, joining over half of U.S. states in banning the Chinese social media app. Concerns over data privacy have arisen due to a Chinese law passed six years ago that requires Chinese companies to supply data when requested by the intelligence service of China. However, much of the private data, such as online behavior and algorithms, is stored on U.S. soil, making it difficult for the Chinese government to access it. (KOLO)

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Today in Reno:

• Reno Boats And Sports Show At Reno-Sparks Convention Center (10:00 AM)
• Senior Citizen Advisory Committee Special Meeting At McKinley Arts And Culture Center Boardroom (2:00 PM)
• Raising Children Alongside Technology (Virtual) Hosted By Love146 Northern Nevada Volunteer Team (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Yesterday was the 27th anniversary of the death of Reno Officer Keith T. Hashimoto who passed away due to a parachute malfunction during SWAT exercises at the Fallon Naval Air Station. A true professional, Hashimoto embraced every challenge and showed loyalty, commitment, and courage to his team and his family. (Reno Police Department via Facebook)
• A recent study by BeenVerified found that, despite rising rates of catalytic converter thefts in the U.S. in 2022, Nevada saw an overall decrease in incidents between 2021 and 2022. Visit the link for more statistics on catalytic converter thefts in the Silver State and across the United States. (BeenVerified)
• Interested in going to the theater this spring and watching a live play? Bess Wohl is bringing "Small Mouth Sounds" to the Reno Little Theater starting on Apr. 14; tickets can be purchased here. (Reno Little Theater)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update.

— 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.