🌱 Reno's First Female Police Chief + Reno Fire Chief In Trouble?

Hi all. It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Daily. Let's get this Monday started off right with a quick review of the most important things happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and very cold. High: 34 Low: 20.

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Here are the top four stories in Reno today:

1. In February, Kathryn Nance will replace Police Chief Jason Soto, who is retiring after more than 25 years at the Reno Police Department. Nance will become Reno's first female police chief. City Manager Doug Thornley said Nance is "the right person to lead RPD" because of her initiatives to address the unhoused population and mental health, as well as her data-driven approach to traffic enforcement. (Sparks Tribune)
2. After appearing in a campaign video for U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto last year, Reno Fire Chief David Cochran is facing a possible violation of Nevada ethics laws. Nevada Ethics Commission Director Ross Armstrong submitted a complaint and initiated a full ethics commission review. Recently, the commission determined that “the facts establish
   credible evidence to support a determination that just and sufficient cause exists for the Commission to render an opinion in the matter regarding the alleged violations of NRS 281A.400(7).” (This Is Reno)
3. On Jan. 20, Washoe County District Judge David Hardy granted the subpoenas sought by Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve. Schieve needs the subpoenas to force David McNeely, a private investigator, to identify who hired his firm to secretly install a tracking device on Schieve's vehicle. The subpoenas will be served to McNeely and his private investigation firm, 5 Alpha Industries. (The Associated Press)
4. On Jan. 20, Reno resident Toshiko Kato was presented with a Mayoral Proclamation in honor of her 105th birthday. Reno City Vice-Mayor and At-Large Councilmember Devon Reese presented the proclamation at Bonanza Casino, located at 4720 North Virginia Street. (Press Release Desk)

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Today in Reno:

• Western Skies RV Show At the Reno-Sparks Convention Center (9:00 AM)
• Reno Soup Week Tour with Pineapple Pedicabs At The Cheese Board (11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM)
• Laughs After Dark At The Library Tap House & Hookah Lounge (10:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Jeremy Robert Daniels, a 47-year-old of Reno, received a combined sentence of 15 years for two felony convictions. The Reno Police Department (RPD) first arrested Daniels for a domestic incident in June 2020 and then again for failing to report to his probation officer in June 2022. At the second arrest, police found a large amount of what is commonly referred to as GHB and considered a “date rape” drug. (KRNV)
• Reno's first-ever public market is officially open! Reno Public Market is located on the corner of Plumb Lane and Virginia Street, formerly known as Shoppers Square. The market includes locally-sourced food from community vendors and a variety of retail shops. (KRNV)
• Curious about the local housing market? Check out the latest homes for sale in the Reno area, including a three-bedroom on Wolf River Drive for $525,654. (Reno Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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.