Hundreds of pastors across the state are calling on Governor Steve Sisolak to reopen places of worship in Phase 1, which got underway nine days ago. In a letter, the pastors call worship “essential” and are asking the governor to reopen churches, synagogues, and mosques by the end of the month. They say they can … Read more
A Washoe County detention deputy tests positive for COVID-19. The deputy was last at work Thursday and got his positive test results Saturday. A second deputy, who worked with him, has tested negative. He’s the fifth detention deputy to contract coronavirus-the other four are recovered and back to work.
Reno police say a man confessed to the fatal shooting outside the La Quinta Inn on Market Street in Reno last week. Police say Lamar Adams admitted to killing Lynette Lozano. Police say the two had been living together at the time of the murder.
A man is arrested in northeast Reno Saturday after a chase that began in Sierra County. Deputies charged Matthew Winbush with assault with a deadly weapon and driving under the influence. No one was hurt in the pursuit.
The State Public Health Lab at UNR is planning to start antibody testing later this month, in hopes of giving the state a better idea on how many been infected by coronavirus and how many may have immunity. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports the results can help policymakers weigh risks of reopening places like casinos … Read more
The Lakeridge Tennis Club will likely be demolished in favor of a senior housing complex. News 4 reports Reno gave the developer the green light to tear down the tennis courts, pool, and fitness center on the grounds at Plumas and south McCarran.
Washoe County health officials reported a record 54 additional cases of COVID-19, one death and 37 recoveries on Sunday. The death was a woman in her 90s who had underlying health conditions. According to health officials, the increase in news cases is due to to an outbreak in the residential state-licensed facility Arbors Memory Care … Read more
Governor Steve Sisolak gave an update on Phase One of Nevada’s ‘Roadmap to Recovery’ plan on Friday. He said although we’re a week into Phase One, he does not have a date for when Nevada will be able to move into Phase Two. The Governor says Nevada is in a downward trajectory but residents still … Read more
Nevada Health Response reported that there are 6,857 positive cases of coronavirus. They also report that 73,780 people have tested negative. They report 350 people have died from the virus statewide. More than 95,954 tests have been performed statewide. The Washoe County Health District reports the number of cases in the County is 1,256 and … Read more
The Nevada State Public Health Lab has doubled its COVID-19 testing capacity. The lab can now conduct more than 1,000 tests per day and soon, should be able to do as many as 3,000 tests per a day. The lab tests people from Washoe County and rural areas. Washoe county will also begin testing people … Read more