$500 reward is being offered for the arrest and prosecution of the person who stole several stop signs from wood posts in Saratoga Springs Private Park. They say at least nine signs were taken.
The University of Nevada, Reno says it will tackle racism on-campus in light of nationwide protests in response to the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. The university issued a list of action items Wednesday that include a public review of policing standard, training and protocols, a public review of the African Diaspora Program … Read more
A Lyon County school district employee is under investigation by sheriff’s deputies and homeland security. Officials haven’t ‘identified the employee and were hush hush about why they’re under investigation.
The death toll from COVID-19 in Washoe County ticks up, bringing the total to 67. The latest death involves a man in his 90s. The total number of cases increased by 44, marking the sixth highest single-day of increases since counting began. 590 cases remain active. Of those, 70 people are currently hospitalized.
The Quad-County region adds two cases of coronavirus. A woman in her 40s from Carson City and a woman from Douglas County in her 20s have tested positive, bringing the total number of cases to 244. Of those 62 cases are active. Seven people have died while 175 have recovered. Meantime the percentage of positive … Read more
The Washoe County District Attorney’s Office says a police-involved shooting in Reno in 2018 was justified. A Reno police officer was accused of shooting Derek Luthy, who was armed and suicidal. Luthy survived and was later convicted of resisting a public officer with use of a gun.
A man is arrested on charges of sex assault. Douglas County deputies handcuffed Caleb Proctor-Henry in Reno after a two-week search. He faces charges of statutory sexual seduction and lewdness of a minor under 16.
Lake Tahoe’s clarity has decreased by nearly eight feet. The UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center says a number of things factor into lake clarity, including precipitation, lake mixing, sediment, algae and climate warming.
Nevada Health Response released guidance on what activities youth sports teams can partake in during the state’s second phase of reopening. In a press release, officials note that only spectator-less outdoor practice sessions are allowed during this phase. A screening of coaches, managers and teammates should be conducted prior to any activities according to health … Read more
This week the percentage of positive COVID-19 tests in Nevada increased for the first time since May 2nd, according to the Department of Health and Human Services, and it’s raising concerns from local health officials. Washoe County health officer Kevin Dick says the trend of seeing more people hospitalized is concerning “Because the severity of … Read more