🌱 Nevada State Contracts + Water Damage Restoration Location Opening

Hello, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening these days in Reno.

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Cloudy, brief showers; chilly. High: 50 Low: 36.

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Here are the top three stories today in Reno:

1. The Nevada Transportation Board of Directors announced state transportation contracts yesterday (Mar. 13), which are expected to create 1,837 jobs for one year. The aim is to ensure a secure and connected transportation system in Nevada. Transportation improvements include the resurfacing and rehabilitating of two and a half miles of I-580 from Peckham Lane to Mill Street in Reno. (Nevada Dot)
2. Leading water damage restoration company Commercial Water Damage Nevada has announced the opening of its new location in Reno. The new location will offer expert services in the restoration of flood-damaged properties to residents and business owners in the Reno area. Some of the expert services offered will be water extraction, drying, cleaning, repairs, and mold remediation services. (Digital Journal)
3. According to the National Weather Service, another atmospheric river is about to hit Reno and Northern Nevada. The heaviest rain will begin in Reno early this morning and last through Wednesday, with about half an inch of rain expected. The storm will be warm, with temperatures in the low 50's. (Reno Gazette Journal)

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Today in Reno:

• Reno Downtowners Toastmasters Group Meeting at Round Table Pizza (12:15 PM)
• Board of Trustees Meeting at Washoe County School (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The University of Nevada's basketball team, Wolfpack, was selected to be a part of this year's NCAA Tournament. They'll face off against Arizona State on Wednesday, Mar. 15, in the First Four in Dayton, Ohio. (University of Nevada, Reno via Instagram)
• Did you recently adopt a furry friend from the Nevada Humane Society? Their team loves to see how former alumni of the shelter are doing, so be sure to share the most adorable photos you have of your new pet. (Nevada Humane Society via Facebook)
• This month, the Reno Police Department will be hosting their Run with a Recruiter event on Saturday, Mar. 18, at Reed High Track. If you are interested in applying to join the force, this is a great way to see if you are ready to pass the test. The event will begin at 9:30 a.m. (Reno Police Department)

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That's it 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.