🌱 Reno Rodeo Participant Helping Study + Sol Cannabis Lounge Licensed

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Here are the top three stories today in Reno:

1. A former participant in the Reno Rodeo is taking part in a study focused on brain health in athletes. Since 2011, Dr. Charles Bernick of the Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas has been conducting the study with the goal to find ways to make sports like boxing, football, and rodeo safer and protect athletes from long-term consequences. The study involves brain imaging, blood tests, and cognitive assessments to track changes in athletes' brain health over time. Former professional rodeo cowboy Ryan Gray, who was once the world's top bareback rider, is among the participants, hoping to contribute to future advancements in the understanding and treatment of brain diseases like Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). (KOLO)
2. Washoe County's Sol Cannabis lounge has been granted a conditional license, along with two others in Clark County. The Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board approved The Venue at Sol Cannabis, which had previously received a prospective license in November 2022. While awaiting final licensure, applicants are permitted to prepare their consumption lounges for operation under the conditional license, but they must still comply with local regulations and obtain approval from their respective jurisdictions. (KOLO)
3. The Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority (RSCVA) has unanimously approved the purchase of a $5 million indoor track that will greatly benefit Nevada athletics. The new track will replace the previously dilapidated Bill Cosby track and is expected to attract top track athletes to Reno, potentially making it a prominent destination for world-class sports. Nevada women's track and field will have the opportunity to host multiple meets and pursue championship events, solidifying the track's transformative impact on the program. (Nevada Sports Net)

Today in and around Reno:

Thursday, June 22

• Toddler Time At Northwest Reno Library (10:30 AM)
• Maker Family Meetup At The Generator Community Makerspace, Sparks (4:00 PM)
• Social Hour At Bistro Napa Lounge At Atlantis (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Attention commuters: overnight lane reductions on I-580 in South Reno will continue through tomorrow, Jun. 23, as crews repair a concrete barrier that was recently damaged in an accident. Expect minor travel delays, as one lane will be closed in each direction near the Neil Road/Meadowood Mall Way exit from 9:00 p.m.-5:00 a.m. (KTVN)
• Are you in the market for a new home? There are five upcoming open houses taking place in the Reno area, including one for a spacious 2,407 sq. ft., four-bedroom and three-bathroom home on Eaglewood Dr. (Reno Patch)
• The Reno Police Department had a booth at the Reno Rodeo Kid's Day! Click the link to view photos from the event. (Reno Police Department via Facebook)

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— 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.