Officials said Wednesday that the rate of coronavirus cases reported each day in Nevada is nearly three times higher than a month ago. In the seven days leading up to Tuesday, reports of confirmed cases were growing about 3.9%, or 644 cases, every day. Hospitalizations have also been increasing since May 31, around the time … Read more
A record-breaking day in Washoe county-which added 110 coronavirus cases Tuesday. The previous record was 108 cases set just days ago on June 26th. Active cases are approaching 1,000 as are recoveries.
All evacuations have been lifted after the Poeville Fire burning on Peavine Mountain scorched more than 3,000 thousand acres. At last check, the fire was 70 percent contained. At least 11 buildings burned, and two people were hurt.
You won’t be catching a Reno Aces game this season. All Minor League baseball play has been canceled this season. Any fans who bought tickets will get an account credit for future use.
Carson City sheriffs’ deputies are looking for five kids who they say vandalized a local school. Deputies found broken windows on Empire Elementary School earlier this month. At least three of the kids were caught on video. Damage is estimated at nearly $500.
The annual 4th of July fireworks show is canceled in Storey County due to rising COVID-19 cases. County officials also say fire-prone conditions are another reason for the cancellation. County manager Austin Osborne says the decision is what’s best for the health and safety of the community. The Independence Day Cruise is still running at … Read more
Fireworks are a Fourth of July tradition, but officials want to remind people that possessing and using them in Washoe County is illegal without a permit. While it may be legal to purchase fireworks in some locations outside of Washoe County and on Tribal Lands, it is illegal to possess, or manufacture, fireworks which includes … Read more
Like other Nevada schools, those in Carson City ended the spring with campuses closed and students learning at home. Now the challenge is how to plan for the upcoming school year. The district asked the community and got a huge response with one overwhelming answer. “Our parents let us know they would prefer to have … Read more
Health officials are reporting 110 new COVID-19 cases and 45 recoveries in Washoe County on Tuesday. The new number of cases breaks the previous record high of 108 set on Friday, June 26. There are currently 75 COVID-19 related deaths in Washoe County. The county’s total number of positive cases is 2,656 along with 1,668 … Read more
Casinos that were closed through May due to the coronavirus pandemic yielded nearly no tax revenue for Nevada, state regulators reported Tuesday. Gambling establishments statewide reported a 99.4% decrease in house winnings compared with the same month a year ago, the state Gaming Control Board reported.