🌱 Reno Preliminary Ward Maps Released + Man Sentenced For 1979 Murder

Hi all. It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Reno Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

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Mostly sunny. High: 85 Low: 57.

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Here are the top three stories in Reno today:

1. On Tuesday, the City of Reno released six preliminary ward maps as part of its redistricting process. Community members had the opportunity to provide input on these proposals during a public meeting. The redistricting committee will finalize a single map on Jul. 27, which will then be presented to the Reno City Council for approval in August. To view the preliminary maps and offer feedback, visit the City of Reno website. (KOLO)
2. A man from Arizona, Charles Sullivan, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison by a Washoe County judge for the murder of Julia Woodward in 1979 near Reno. Sullivan, now 77 years old, was connected to the crime through DNA evidence found on Woodward's clothing. The breakthrough came years later when the cold case team reexamined the murder and linked the DNA to Sullivan, who had already been registered as a sex offender due to a previous sexual assault case. (KRNV)
3. Washoe Regional Animal Services is considering euthanasia due to ongoing capacity issues, prompting a plea for public support from them, the Nevada Humane Society, and the SPCA of Northern Nevada. To address the crisis, they urge pet owners to promptly retrieve their pets, encourage community efforts to reunite lost dogs with their owners, advocate for pet adoption and fostering, and emphasize the importance of volunteering, donating, and providing ID tags and microchips for pets. Additionally, the Nevada Humane Society is waiving adoption fees for certain adult and small animals until Jul. 16, and the SPCA of Northern Nevada is waiving adoption fees for dogs over 45 pounds through Jul. 10. (KOLO)

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Today in Reno:

Thursday, June 29

• Pierce The Veil And The Used At Grand Sierra Theatre (6:30 PM)
• The Inciters At Peppermill Resort Spa Casino (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• At the link, view photos from the 2023 Reno Rodeo, which boasted a record attendance. The event wrapped up after nine nights, a cattle drive, and over $700,000 in winnings awarded to competitors. (This Is Reno)
• A bunch of new stores and restaurants are coming to The Summit mall, including Dave & Buster's, Rose Wine Co., Carhartt, a UFC Gym, and more. Click the link to view all the stores that are expected to open. (KTVN)
• Are you in the market for a new home? At the link, learn about five properties in the Reno area that are hosting open houses in the coming days, including a 2,072 sq. ft. three-bedroom, three-bathroom home on Coastal Fog Dr. that is listed for $399,000. (Reno Patch)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow 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.