Air quality levels aren’t great, but they are improving. Washoe County has been downgraded from a Stage One Pollution Alert to an advisory. The alerts were triggered by the Loyalton Fire burning across the state line, which has been mostly contained at this point.
A jet makes a hard landing at the Reno Stead Airport. It happened Monday. The FAA says the F5 fighter jet, that’s civilian registered, landed with its gear up. The pilot was the only person on-board and wasn’t hurt.
Washoe County added nearly 50 cases of COVID-19 and 71 recoveries Monday. The death toll held steady at 133.
Firefighters made quick work of two small fires. One broke out near Bowers Mansion after lightning struck a tree Monday. It burned just a quarter acre. A separate fire in Truckee near Prosser Hill was also quickly controlled.
It has been nearly three months since casino reopened and gaming revenue remains steady, but winnings continue to be down compared to last year. The latest report from the gaming control board shows state casinos brought in $567 million in June, down 45% compared to June 2019. July and August numbers have not yet been … Read more
Nevada health officials on Monday reported 409 new confirmed coronavirus cases and 3 additional deaths, bringing the statewide totals to 66,010 cases and 1,200 deaths since the start of the pandemic. Gov. Steve Sisolak said, “We’ve just begun to see some positive trends in the last few weeks.” Nevada’s 10.6% cumulative positivity rate remains considerably … Read more
The first day of courses started Monday at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). This year classes are offered remotely, hybrid, in-person and alternating models to adjust to the coronavirus pandemic. Students will have the opportunity to participate in virtual and in-person welcome week events.
More school delays as the Churchill County School District has postponed the start of the school year to Monday, August 31. They were supposed to start this week. The district made the announcement late Monday night saying the delay is in effect for all students, including those enrolled in full-time remote learning, due to changes … Read more
Washoe County’s death toll from COVID-19 now stands at 133. The latest deaths involved men with underlying health conditions–on his 90s, the other in his 60s. The county added 55 infections and 92 recoveries. Washoe County’s seven-day rolling average is inching close to 10 percent–the highest it’s been since late June.
A fight ends in gunfire in downtown Reno. Police say two men were throwing punches at Second and Virginia streets Saturday morning when one pulled out a gun and fired. The victim’s condition is expected to survive.