Latest COVID-19 Numbers

On Thursday Nevada Health Response reported that there are 19,733 positive cases of COVID-19 in the State of Nevada. That’s an increase of 632 cases from the day before. Nevada Health Response also reports that 524 people have died from the virus statewide, 13 additional deaths reported from the previous day. Health officials have conducted … Read more

WCSD Reopening Plan

The Washoe County School District has released its plans for reopening schools in the Fall as an agenda item on the July 7 Board of Trustees meeting. The board will be asked to approve students in grades 1-12 returning to school on August 17, including the week of August 17 -21 for kindergarten assessment, with … Read more

Tahoe wildfire under control

A wildfire is under control on Lake Tahoe’s south shore. The three-acre fire broke out last night near Mt. Tallac trailhead. Drivers along Highway 89 between Camp Richardson and Emerald Bay are asked to use caution – there’s emergency crews parked alongside the road. No word on what sparked the fire.

COVID-19 death toll in Washoe County rises to 76

Washoe County’s death toll from COVID-19 ticks up. We’re now at 76 total deaths. The number of positive tests increased by 38. Active cases dropped by 5 to 974. Cases are expected to rise again today – as several more tests have been done.

Closure of Pyramid Lake extended

Pyramid Lake’s closure has been extended. That means no boating, camping, fishing has been all due to COVID-19. The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe gave no date for when the popular lake might reopen.

California moves backwards, shutting down bars, indoor dining in state’s most populated counties

As coronavirus gets worse in California, the governor there is rolling back closures. Governor Gavin Newsom has ordered the three-week closure of bars, indoor dining, movie theaters, wineries, tasting rooms, family entertainment centers, zoos, museums and cardrooms. in the state’s most populated counties. Placer and El Dorado counties, which include Lake Tahoe, are not on … Read more

Las Vegas police officer shot in Floyd protest heads to spinal center out-of-state

A Las Vegas police officer, who shot in the head during a protest against the death of George Floyd last month is now getting medical treatment out-of-state. The Las Vegas Review Journal reports Shay Mikalonis was transported to McCarran International Airport by a procession of police and fire vehicles Wednesday. He’s heading to an unnamed … Read more

Gov. Sisolak Calls Special Bueget Session

A special session of the state Legislature has been tentatively scheduled for July 8. Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Wednesday State lawmakers will return to address budget issues caused by the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent business closures. The state funds a large amount of services through tax revenue from Las Vegas’ gambling and hospitality industries, which … Read more