More parking is coming to UNR’s campus. A seven-level parking garage complete with more than 800 spaces is coming to the south end of campus as part of the new Gateway precinct. It will also have a pedestrian footbridge connecting to the 4th story. Construction is slated to begin this fall on the project that … Read more
A California man was arrested in connection with setting fire to a historic railroad station in Dayton. 63-year-old Kurt Selzer of Ventura allegedly started the fire with a lighter and acetone. The depot was a total loss, and the fire spread to the two other buildings and a home.
Nevada casinos are now requiring gamblers and spectators to wear protective face coverings at table games that have no barriers. The Nevada Gaming Control Board updated its health and safety policy required for the reopening of casinos, tightening rules for gamblers sitting down to play.
Health officials are reporting one death, a record 83 new coronavirus cases and 46 recoveries in Washoe County on Thursday. The death was a man in his 60s with underlying health conditions. A backlog at the state lab was the reason for the record-high 83 new cases.
Governor Steve Sisolak is calling it a “historic day.” The state Board of Pardons Commissioner has approved a resolution proposed by the governor to pardon those convicted of low-level marijuana offenses. He calls this another step toward justice that’s long overdue since residents voted to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana in 2016.
A California man is arrested in connection with setting fire to a historic railroad station in Dayton. 63-year-old Kurt Selzer of Ventura started the fire with a lighter and acetone. The depot was a total loss, and the fire spread to the two other buildings and a home.
Support is growing to put Colin Kaepernick statue on UNR’s campus. A Facebook group called UNR Alumni Campaign for Statue of Kaepernick Kneeling in Mackay Stadium has more than 450 members. Kaepernick is a former Wolf Pack football star, who went pro and gained global notoriety for his 2016 silent protest, wherein he kneeled during … Read more
Fire damages several boats in Incline Village. North Lake Tahoe firefighters were called to the Alpine Boat Storage facility early Wednesday morning. Firefighters say no one was hurt, but six boats and seven jet skis were damaged.
Drive-thru COVID-19 testing is available for residents in the Quad-County region this week. It’s happening Friday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Dayton High school. Testing is first come, first served with no appointment necessary. About 200 tests are available.
High school sports are making a return in Northern Nevada, with COVID-19 concerns in mind. On June 9th, Governor Steve Sisolak signed a directive allowing schools in Nevada to open their buildings and facilities for summer learning and sports. This week, the Washoe County School District announced it would bring athletes back on campus starting … Read more