🌱 Nine People Rescued From Raft + 'Woof And Wonder' Event In Reno

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Sunny and very warm. High: 85 Low: 53.

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Here are the top three stories in Reno today:

1. On Tuesday, nine individuals were successfully rescued from the Truckee River near Crissie Caughlin Park in Reno after their raft overturned. Emergency response teams, including the Reno Fire Department and the Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue, promptly arrived at the scene after receiving reports of the incident at around 6:20 p.m. Authorities emphasized the importance of caution, particularly during warmer temperatures and increased snowmelt, as the river's conditions can become hazardous. (KRNV)
2. Two California minor league hockey players, Dominic Jones and Moses Matthews III, have been found guilty of sexual assault in Reno following an incident that occurred in February 2022. The assault took place after a game between the Santa Rosa Growlers and the Reno Ice Raiders, where Jones, Matthews, and Josiah Nikkel were present. The 20-year-old victim reported meeting the three players at a local bar and going back to the hotel with Matthews, but later Jones and Nikkel forced themselves onto her, with Matthews taking pictures of the victim without her consent. While Jones and Matthews were convicted, Nikkel was found not guilty, and the sentencing is scheduled for Jul. 13. (KRNV)
3. The SPCA of Northern Nevada and Wonder Aleworks are teaming up for the second annual "Woof and Wonder" fundraising event. On Saturday, May 20, at Wonder Aleworks in Reno's Midtown District, 10 percent of all food sales will be donated to the SPCA of Northern Nevada. Attendees can contribute through Venmo or cash donations, bring much-needed items, or simply enjoy exclusive event cocktails and food while supporting homeless pets. The event will take place at 1041 S. Virginia Street. (KOLO)

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Today in Reno:

• Tequila & Tapas Tour, At Forest St Station (12:00 PM)
• Between Earth & Sky - Art Exhibition By Reno City Artist Rossitza Todorova, At Reno City Hall (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• In nearby Sparks, Wild Island Waterpark is slated to open for the season on Friday! The park will be open on May 19 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (FoxReno.com)
• Reno-Sparks median home prices are up for the third month in a row, but unit sales have gone down sharply. (Subscription: Reno Gazette Journal)
• On May 20, the Sons and Daughters of Erin will be hosting a free Celtic Cailidh in the Reno Brewery District of Downtown Reno. The festival, taking place from noon to 8:00 p.m. inside of and in the shared parking lot of Black Rabbit Mead Co., Lead Dog Brewing, and Nevada Sunset Winery, will feature clans, vendors, food trucks, and more. (KOLO)

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That's it for today! See you all tomorrow morning 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.