🌱 Mosquito Fire Smoke Enters Reno Area + New Ward 5 Councilperson

Hello, hello. I'm back in your inbox this warm morning with all the most important things happening these days in Reno. Let's do this...

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and hot. High: 94 Low: 58.

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Here are the top three stories today in Reno:

1. The University of Nevada, Reno's child care facilities have reduced operational hours. The change is due to ongoing staffing shortages. The facilities provide child care to the university's students, faculty, and staff. The facilities will begin closing at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday next week instead of 5:30 p.m. (Reno Gazette Journal)
2. The Reno area is experiencing a period of "very unhealthy" air due to wildfire smoke blowing into the area. The warning was issued by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection after the Mosquito Fire smoke entered the area. It is unclear if the air quality will impact the Great Reno Balloon Race. (Reno Gazette Journal)
3. The Reno City Council has chosen Kathleen Taylor to fill the empty Ward 5 council seat. Taylor has served on the city's planning commission since 2019. She will serve the remainder of the term through the 2024 election. She was sworn in on Wednesday. (KRNV)

Today in Reno:

• Little Washoe Lake Field Trip At Lahontan Audubon Society (7:30 AM)
• Picnic In The Park Music Series At Wilbur D. May Arboretum (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The University of Nevada, Reno is accepting nominations for the Paul and Judy Bible University Teaching Excellence Award through Thursday, Sep. 15. Click the link to learn more. (University of Nevada, Reno via Instagram)
• Reno has set a new record for high temperatures at 104 degrees. Click here to review the full weather report issued by the National Weather Service. (US National Weather Service Reno Nevada via Facebook)
• University of Nevada, Reno President Brian Sandoval will be making his state of the University address on Thursday, Sep. 29 at 3:00 p.m. in the Joe Crowley Student Union. (University of Nevada, Reno via Facebook)

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— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.