🌱 New VA Hospital Planned For Reno + Tour De Brews + Pyramid Hwy News

Hello, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through the most important things happening in Reno.

But first, today's weather:

Cold with sunshine. High: 49 Low: 27.

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Here are the top three stories today in Reno:

1. U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez Mastro of Nevada announced that funding for a new veterans hospital in Reno was included as part of President Biden's Fiscal Year 2024 budget. The new hospital would serve as a replacement for the current VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System's medical center. Masto said of the hospital's inclusion in the budget, “I pushed the President to support this vital new Reno veterans' hospital in his budget and I'm glad to see it's been included. This is a big victory for Nevada's veterans and I'll keep fighting to make sure all the brave men and women who served our country get the high-quality care they deserve.” (2News)
2. The Black Rabbit Mead Company is hosting Tour de Brews for St. Patrick's Day. During the event, participants can purchase a $12 passport to use to try out different beers and other drinks at more than 15 participating local businesses, bars, and breweries. The 21+ event runs this Friday, Mar. 17. (KOLO)
3. The Nevada State Transportation Board has approved a two-year project that would widen and enhance the lanes along two and a half miles of Pyramid Highway. Starting this spring, drivers may encounter delays of up to 30 minutes in addition to temporary lane and intersection closures. Some of the changes include expanding the current four lanes of the highway between Queen Way to Los Altos Parkway to six lanes. (KRNV)

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Today in Reno:

• Skills: Getting Started With iPad At Apple Summit Sierra (10:30 AM)
• An 'Irish' Night Out At Shanty Dolan's (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• On the hunt for a new home? Check out these five open houses in and around the Reno area, including an open house on Saturday, Mar. 18 for a four-bedroom, three-bathroom house for $565,000. (Reno Patch)
• What do you think about a possible increase to the 911 surcharge in order to recover some needed tech updates? Share your opinion with Washoe County officials during two upcoming public workshops on Monday, Mar. 27 from noon to 1:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (Washoe County, Nevada - Government via Facebook)
• The 24-Hour Plays are back at the Reno Little Theater! Buy your tickets now to view the four brand-new, 10-minute plays on Saturday, Mar. 18 by clicking here. (Reno Little Theater via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow for 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.