🌱 UNR Freshman Hospitalized After Frat Party + Safety Zone Downtown

Hello all. I'm back with your new copy of the Reno Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today.

But first, today's weather:

Sun and some clouds. High: 65 Low: 32.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Reno today:

1. A 19-year-old from Lodi has been hospitalized after a fraternity party at the University of Nevada in Reno. Witnesses say the teen was taken to the hospital last week after a binge-drinking event held for prospective members of Tau Kappa Epsilon, a fraternity that is not officially recognized by the university. The student involved was a freshman at UNR. (KCRA Sacramento)
2. The Washoe County Sheriff’s office has completed a multi-month drug investigation into suspects Cami Ward and Lahun Oliver. Ward was arrested on Oct. 13 after detectives located 2.5 pounds of cocaine and a handgun in the vehicle during a traffic stop on Interstate 80. Oliver was later arrested in nearby Sparks. The sheriff’s office was assisted by the Reno Police Department’s K9 units during the investigation. (Press Release Desk)
3. A new traffic safety zone in downtown Reno is doubling fines for drivers caught speeding. The intersection of First and Sierra streets was officially designated a safety zone on Thursday, bringing the speed limit down to 20 miles per hour. While the new zone spans less than a mile, drivers traveling over the limit can expect a ticket of at least $430. (Reno Gazette Journal)

Today in Reno:

• Boo-Ga For Kids At Sierra Sunrise Wellness Group (10:00 AM)
• Wheel Of The Year Festival At Reno Magic (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Looking to add a fluffy ball of four-legged love and affection to your family? Click here to meet Warlock, Jemma, and the other cats and dogs still waiting to be adopted from nearby shelters. (Reno Patch)
• REMSA Health’s Riley the Raccoon shared tips for parents and children to stay safe this Halloween. Click to learn how you can enjoy this spooky holiday safely! (KOLO)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. See you all Monday morning for another update!

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing associate at Lightning Media Partners. Outside of work, she enjoys constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.