Reno man charged with child sex trafficking

A Reno man is arrested on charges of child sex trafficking. 49-year-old James Westfall is accused of soliciting a child for prostitution and using the child to produce pornography. He was arrested at his midtown Reno home Thursday following a month-long investigation.

2 more die from COVID-19 in the Quad-County region

Two more people die from COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. Health officials say a man and woman in their 80s from Lyon County, both with underlying health conditions died. The Quad-County’s death toll now stands at 12. The area added 13 cases Thursday.

CA man faces 6-20 years in prison for DUI death

A California man admits he was high on meth when he caused a fatal crash last year. The Tahoe-Daily Tribune reports Jarred Dominguez faces between 6 and 20 years in prison on a DUI causing death charge. He’s accused of crossing the center line on Highway 50 in Lake Taohe, killing a Carson City father … Read more

Coaches & Athletes Had to Sign COVID-19 Liability Waiver

Coaches and student-athletes participating in summer sports through the Washoe County School District were required to sign a coronavirus liability waiver acknowledging the risk of serious illness and death. The letter was sent to coaches and students ahead of summer practices and conditioning, but will not be sent to teachers and students before the 2020/2021 … Read more

Latest COVID-19 Numbers

Health officials report a record 179 new COVID-19 cases, two deaths and 99 recoveries in Washoe County on Thursday. There are currently 1,298 active cases of the coronavirus countywide.

Gov. Sisolak Calls Special Session

Gov. Steve Sisolak issued the formal proclamation to call the Nevada Legislature into a special session beginning this morning to address significant policy issues that cannot wait until the regularly scheduled legislative session. In the proclamation, the following policy items are included for consideration: Ensuring Nevadans can exercise their fundamental right to vote in a … Read more

Washoe Health Officer continues to express concerns over schools reopening

“Dark days” lie ahead–that’s what Washoe County Health Officer Kevin Dick is saying after the school board ignored his recommendation not to reopen schools. After nine hours of debate, the board voted to continue to reopen schools for in-person learning for elementary school students on August 17th. Middle and high schools will see a mix … Read more

Target shooting sparks fire near Sun Valley

Target shooting sparks a wildfire fire in the hills near Sun Valley. The Rowdy Fire broke out Wednesday at lunchtime and spanned about 10 acres. No structures were threatened. Investigators say the target shooter won’t be cited because they were shooting in an area where it’s legal, and they called to report the fire and … Read more