🌱 Veterans Resource Center Mural + Police Enforce Pedestrian Safety

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A p.m. t-storm in spots. High: 80 Low: 56.

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Here are the top three stories in Reno today:

1. Western Nevada College's accountant Cherrice Dotson hand painted a patriotic mural near the entrance of the Veterans Resource Center that tributes both her love of art and the military. This mural was the Carson City Leadership Institute Class of 2023's project and its official unveiling ceremony will coincide with Flag Day on Wednesday, Jun. 14. Dotson presented this idea to the class and was delighted when they agreed as she personally served in the U.S. from 1985 to 1988 at Fort Carson working as a motor vehicle operator. (Nevada Appeal)
2. This past weekend, the Reno Police Department conducted a pedestrian safety operation that resulted in them issuing over 60 citations. This operation was intended to focus on areas that have accumulated high pedestrian accidents, as well as complaints from local residents. Overall, there were 17 additional warnings issued and one misdemeanor arrest took place during their efforts. (KOLO 8 News)
3. According to a recent filing from the Securities and Exchange Commission, PNC Financial Services Group cut its position in Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (MCRI) by 4.7 percent. During the fourth quarter, this mega-company owned around 6,882 shares of MCRI's stock and sold more than 300 of those shares. There were several other large investment corporations and institutional investors who changed their position with MCRI as PNC's shares were worth a total of $529,000. Established in 1993, the company has its headquarters situated in Reno. (Defense World)

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Today in Reno:

• Republican Men’s Club of Northern Nevada Luncheon at Atlantis Casino Resort (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Washoe County Sheriff's Office hosted its annual Barks and Badges event on Saturday, Jun. 3 at Bartley Ranch Regional Park. Members of the K9 Unit, SWAT Team, Search and Rescue Team, Special Vehicles Unit, Washoe County Mounted Horse Unit Auxillary, Consolidated Bomb Squad, and more joined forces with Washoe County K9 partners to showcase their dogs. Attending community members and their families enjoyed demonstrations, static displays, visiting with many community partners, and lots of delicious treats. (Washoe County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Next weekend, Reno River Festival kicks off its full-scale music festival featuring some of country music's top charting artists. The festival will include performances from 20 different artists, samples from award-winning local and national breweries, handcrafted gifts from more than 100 unique local shops, and nearly 20 local food vendors who are cooking up all kinds of tasty treats for summer. Tickets can be purchased here. (Reno River Festival via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you back in your inbox 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.