Showers and storms arrive this afternoon; rain likely tonight
Reno-area highs 63 to 68 today, falling to 55 to 60 on Thursday; Tahoe highs 52 to 62.
63–68°FReno-area high
55–60°FThursday high
52–62°FTahoe high
The National Weather Service in Reno forecasts a cloudy Wednesday for the Greater Reno–Carson City–Minden area, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and highs of 63 to 68. Winds turn east at 10 to 15 mph this afternoon. Showers continue this evening, with rain likely after midnight and lows of 37 to 47. Thursday brings showers likely and highs of 55 to 60, then rain Thursday night with west winds gusting up to 40 mph after midnight. Skies clear Friday, and the weekend is forecast clear with highs of 58 to 68.
For the Greater Lake Tahoe area, highs are 52 to 62 today. Showers with possible snow and thunderstorms are likely this evening, with a snow level of 8,500 to 9,000 feet. Thursday highs drop to 44 to 54 with the snow level at 8,000 feet and up to 1 inch of snow accumulation.
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Reno council takes up $22 million Axon police-technology deal
The eight-year contract would add more than 200 license-plate readers, drones and AI tools.
The package would consolidate body cameras, Tasers, in-car cameras and digital evidence storage under one vendor and replace Flock Safety hardware after the city moved to end that contract, KOLO reported. City officials said the change is meant to streamline systems, while the Electronic Frontier Foundation’s Dave Maass criticized expanded surveillance; Police Chief Corey Solferino said the camera network has helped identify suspects. The meeting is at 10 a.m. at Reno City Hall, with public comment.
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UNR unveils new logo; regents likely to buy North Virginia Street Walgreens
President Brian Sandoval also announced a Tesla training partnership at his State of the University address.
The new logo interlocks the letters U and N with the outline of Nevada and a star for Reno, KOLO reported; Sandoval said it was made by an artist, not with AI. The Walgreens site could become a welcome center, and the Tesla program will train engineers and computer scientists on real-world problems, including robots like Optimus.
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Wildlife officials warn of mountain lions near Evans Canyon Trailhead
NDOW says recent wildfires may be shifting where animals look for food and habitat.
The Nevada Department of Wildlife advised keeping pets leashed and children close; if you meet a mountain lion, do not run, face it, appear larger and back away slowly, KOLO reported.
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Two arrested after alleged threat at downtown Reno bus station
Police say an 18-year-old showed what appeared to be a handgun to security on Oct. 12.
Reno police said officers found both men aboard an RTC bus and saw the gun passed to a 19-year-old, KOLO reported. Both face charges including concealing a pneumatic weapon without a permit.
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