Bars are expressing frustration that they’re being shut down a second time by Governor Steve Sisolak’s orders as COVID-19 spreads. They’re getting creative by offering curbside bottled cocktails to-go. But more than three dozen have filed a lawsuit against the state, claiming the second shutdown violates their rights. The state has declined comment.
The state says more businesses are complying with COVID-19 regulations. Data collected during follow-up site visits by OSHA found 88 percent of 73 businesses are now following the rules. Eight businesses in northern Nevada could face citations for non-compliance.
Reno firefighters say fireworks likely sparked a small brush fire in south Reno. They were called to an area outside the Verge Apartments Tuesday night. They say the fire burned about a quarter-acre. No one was hurt. They’re reminding you fireworks are illegal in Nevada, and very dangerous in the dry conditions we’re experiencing.
Washoe County sees two more COVID-19 deaths. The deaths include a man in his 90s and a woman in her 80s; both had underlying health conditions. The area saw 27 new cases and 62 recoveries. The Health District says the largest growth of cases is in people ages 20 to 29.
A record high on Tuesday in the daily number of positive coronavirus tests in Nevada may be the result of lax mask-wearing and a lack of social distancing during the Independence Day holiday, according to state officials. Caleb Cage, state pandemic response chief, said “Nevada continues to see a resurgence in COVID-19 hospitalizations, We believe … Read more
In a major change in policy, Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam announced today that his Office will release the Body Worn Camera (BWC) footage and initial details, as they are known, within 14 days of one of his commissioned personnel being involved in an officer involved shooting. The newly adopted policy also provides framework for … Read more
After poring line-by-line over cuts proposed by Nevada state agencies, Republicans and Democratic lawmakers largely agree on one thing: They need more relief dollars from the federal government to stem a projected $1.2 billion budget deficit. With a budget deal nowhere in sight, both the state Senate and Assembly passed a resolution Tuesday urging congressional … Read more
It took one week-but the Numbers Fire near Gardnerville is 100 percent contained. The fire scorched more than 18,000 acres and consumed 45 structures, including three homes. Investigators believe the fire was sparked by a semi-truck that experienced a failure in its exhaust system, igniting brush along U.S. 395. That said, they’re still looking for … Read more
We’re learning more about a positive COVID-19 case that halted the legislature’s special session. The person is a member of the Assembly from southern Nevada. Now, nearly half of lawmakers are working remotely.
The number of people with coronavirus in Washoe County is likely far higher than what’s reported. The Reno Gazette-Journal reports an antibody study done by the health district and UNR found the infection rate was five times higher than what’s currently shown. The study is one of few done like it around the country.