🌱 Water Entry Team Training + Jazz Night In Reno + Joining Forces

Good morning, Reno! I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Sunshine and some clouds. High: 68 Low: 42.

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Here are the top three stories in Reno today:

1. The Reno Fire Department's Water Entry Team (WET) has begun flood water rescue and swift water rescue training due to the heavy winter snow melting in the mountains and increasing water levels in the Truckee River. With water levels double their usual height and strong currents, officials warn against swimming or letting children in the water. The team of 36 firefighters has been training with their motorboats and is cautioning people to stay out of the water unless proficient in kayaking or rafting. (KOLO)
2. One Reno restaurant is keeping jazz alive in the area through its popular event. Jazz Night at the Laughing Planet Cafe is a popular event among students from the University of Nevada, Reno, and casual jazz enthusiasts, where they can experience the bygone era of jazz music. Students often perform at the event, as it's one of the few regular spots in town where people can watch jazz performances. The Laughing Planet Cafe's North Virginia Street location hosts Jazz Night every Wednesday from 7:30-9:30 p.m. (KUNR Public Radio)
3. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office participated in a two-week regional Joining Forces event aimed at curbing speeding, resulting in 138 violations, 145 traffic stops, five distracted driving violations, and 13 other citations. The program is part of an ongoing effort to enhance safety on Nevada's roads and is supported by grants from the Nevada Department of Public Safety/Office of Traffic Safety. Joining Forces is a law enforcement program that spans multiple jurisdictions and is designed to address issues such as DUI, distracted driving, seat belt usage, speed, and pedestrian safety. (KOLO)

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Today in Reno:

• Breast Ultrasound Screening, At 2015 Terminal Way (9:00 AM)
• 2023 Open Championships, At National Bowling Stadium (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Reno's Ryan Bonnett, 36, was sentenced to prison after he was arrested in January for multiple grand larceny charges and battery with a deadly weapon. (KRNV)
• Don't miss it! Waste Management is returning to Lockwood Regional Landfill at 2700 E. Mustang Road to encourage responsible disposal and reduce dumping in open spaces.
  Lockwood Landfill is open for free disposal from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today (Apr. 21) and tomorrow (Apr. 22), and again from Apr. 25-29. (KRNV)
• Please spread the word! Keeton, a red Pomeranian, was lost on Apr. 18 in Reno near Rio Poco and McCarren. For more info or to contact Keeton's owner, click here. (Reno, NV - Lost Dogs, Cats & Pets via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday! I'll see you around.

— 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.