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Good morning Reno! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Sunday morning crash shut down a Reno intersection for hours
  • How much could Reno gain from Nevada’s high-stakes lithium gamble?
  • Could Reno’s regional homelessness board be dissolved next year?

Also on today's calendar: DJ Trivia at Reno Public Market and 3 more events.

Find out what's happening in Renofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Jana H.!

Today's riddle: What did the windowsill say to the glass? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Find out what's happening in Renofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 52 and low of 30 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and windy, temps: high: 61, low: 41.
  • Wednesday: Cooler with a little rain, with a high of 47 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Driver hospitalized, child injured after vehicle crashes into building in Reno (mynews4.com) — A vehicle crashed into a building near Silverada Boulevard and Fantastic Drive, sending the driver to the hospital with life-threatening injuries and injuring an 8-year-old child inside. Reno police say speed and impairment appear to be factors, and the intersection was closed for several hours Sunday morning. Anyone with information is urged to contact Reno Police or Secret Witness.
   

2. American taxpayers own a stake in this Nevada lithium mine. Will it pay off? (reviewjournal.com) — Reno readers are at the center of this story, with the University of Nevada, Reno’s Mackay School of Mines and local experts helping shape how Nevada taps lithium for the clean-energy economy. The piece follows the controversial Thacker Pass project, federal investments, and market swings to ask whether taxpayers’ stake in Nevada lithium will ultimately pay off.
   

3. Commissioner: Next community homelessness advisory board meeting may be the last one (thisisreno.com) — Washoe County Commissioner Mike Clark says February’s Community Homelessness Advisory Board meeting could be its last, with the board’s future set for discussion. The regional board helps shape homelessness policy affecting Reno and surrounding communities. Readers are encouraged to follow ongoing coverage through a free local news account.
   

4. Two Cowboys Take Home Titles as Wrestling Competes at the Reno Tournament of Champions (newslj.com) — University of Wyoming wrestlers capped their year in downtown Reno, where Antonio Avila and John Alden each claimed titles at the Reno Tournament of Champions inside the Reno Events Center. Several teammates also placed, giving local fans a full day of high-level collegiate wrestling action before the Cowboys head to their next tournament in Iowa.
   

📸 Around Reno

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Reno

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday December 22
  • Teen Hours in the Digitorium In-Person
    Digitorium, Carson City Library , 900 N. Roop , Carson City
    2:30 pm
  • TECHBUSTERS! - ONE ON ONE TECHNOLOGY HELP
    Carson City Library , 900 N. Roop , Carson City
    3:00 pm
  • Santa's Top Talent
    Grand Theater , 2500 E 2nd St , Reno
    7:00 pm
    • Tuesday December 23
  • Baby Bookworms Storytime In-Person
    Digitorium, Carson City Library , 900 N. Roop , Carson City
    10:30 am
  • Off the Shelf Book Club In-Person
    Digitorium, Carson City Library , 900 N. Roop , Carson City
    5:30 pm
    • Wednesday December 24
  • Core Stabilization & Balance Training – Incline Village, Drop-In Class
    Incline Village Community Hospital Physical Therapy and Medical Fitness , 333 Village Blvd Ste 201 , Incline Village
    12:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • It’s me just saying👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻to everyone.
    Brocko was in the yard and two young horses came running by going to the creek. They got some water then chased each other for a bit and then took… (Nextdoor Steamboat Creek)
  • Christmas party time!
    Joe and I are really looking forward to having a great time, eating delicious food and spending time with friends! (Nextdoor Sierra Highlands)
  • HB Travels posted a job opening for Booking Agent in Reno. Apply here.
  • ABM Industries posted a job opening for Warehouse Janitorial Cleaner in Reno. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Reno here.

Ok Reno! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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