Governor Steve Sisolak signed an Emergency Directive, which will gradually lift the moratorium on evictions. He also strongly urged landlords and tenants to work together and collaborate on repayment plans. Officials say the directive allows residential evictions and foreclosures to resume in full on September 1 for non-payment of rents and no cause evictions. Late … Read more
Fire Crews knocked down a large structure fire that burned a condominium complex Thursday afternoon in northwest Reno. The fire, which broke out shortly before 4 p.m. on Freddie Court, is currently under investigation. three people were treated on the scene for smoke inhalation. Officials said three units were destroyed, and seven people were displaced.
Nevada lawmakers painstakingly approved millions of dollars of unforeseen virus-related spending, reluctantly slashed millions in funding and cancelled plans for previously green-lighted projects in a marathon eight-hour meeting Thursday as the pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the state’s tourism-driven economy. As they made their way through more than 100 agenda items, one question emerged … Read more
A massive wildfire is burning in Douglas County. The Monarch Fire broke out at lunchtime Wednesday in the Pinenut Mountains, southeast of Gardnerville. It spans 1,800 acres. So far, no structures are threatened, but thick smoke could be seen coming from the mountainside. The fire isn’t even slightly contained at this time.
No shoes, no shirt, no mask, no service — that’s the word coming out of the governor’s office. Governor Steve Sisolak is signing a mask mandate Friday–meaning that everyone must wear face coverings in public and in businesses. Washoe County Health Officer Kevin Dick says masks are also important at family events like weddings and … Read more
It wasn’t a good day in the battle against coronavirus. Washoe County added 90 cases — the most cases ever reported in one day. The state also continues to see daily large increases. Active cases in Washoe County now total 748–a new high. The death toll remains at 74.
Amid coronavirus budget woes and nationwide calls to “defund the police,” Reno’s police chief says a reduction in funding and the city’s force would be “catastrophic.” Chief Jason Soto, who’s also serving as acting city manager tells News 4 police resources are already stretched too thin with 330 officers. Reno police have a $77 million … Read more
Nevada’s prisons have one of the lowest coronavirus rates in the country. The state has the eighth lowest rate of infection among inmates, according to the Marshall Project. Just nine of more than 10,000 prisoners have tested positive for COVID-19.
Multiple lightning-sparked brush fires were fully contained by last night in north Reno. The largest of the trio was the Railroad Fire — across from Phillips Ranch — scorched more than 130 acres, The Hill Fire near Hallelujah Junction burned 63 acres while the smallest, the Peavine Fire burned about 22 acres on the east … Read more
A bomb scare evacuates the Carson City sheriff’s office and the courthouse Wednesday. Deputies say two strange objects turned out to be a hoax.