Month: August 2020

We now have the names of two pilots killed in a mid-air collision while fighting a fire in southern Nevada last month. They were pilots Scott Thomas and David Haynes.

A student who was present at Manogue High School Thursday tested positive for COVID-19, making it the sixth school in Washoe County to report the virus. Also Thursday, Reed High reported a positive coronavirus test.

Bars and taverns in the Reno and Las Vegas areas will remain closed for at least another two weeks, following decisions Thursday by a newly formed task force. Response chief Caleb Cage’s call to wait a while longer to lift bar closures in Washoe County, including Reno and Sparks. Cage said, “We are beginning to … Read more

Not wearing a mask in South Lake Tahoe could cost you. City Council has passed a $100 fine for individuals and $500 for businesses that ignore the state’s mask mandate. The fines start tomorrow.

Washoe County’s death toll from COVID-19 rises by one to 128. The latest death involved a woman in her 50s with underlying health conditions. The county added 71 cases and 67 recoveries.

El Dorado County’s public health officer says a single case of the plague in a South Lake Tahoe resident isn’t cause for alarm. Nancy Williams tells News 4 the disease is very rare. The person is believed to have contracted it from an infected flea while walking a dog. Williams says infected fleas usually feed … Read more

The Washoe County Health District wants bars to reopen immediately because they hope their opening will put an end to house parties. Health Officer Kevin Dick says house parties and family gatherings continue to be super-spreader events. He believes opening bars–where people can socialize at safe distances with masks will lead to less cases of … Read more

Deputies are out in full force in Carson City–looking for speeders. They’re conducting enhanced operations through September 2nd. They’ll especially be patrolling in school zones.

After a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer, Sparks Mayor Ron Smith has died at 71 years old. Mayor Smith was sworn in as the 25th mayor of Sparks on November 13, 2018. One of Mayor Smith’s favorite periods of time was his service as the Director of the Nevada Veterans Memorial Plaza Project at the … Read more

The Washoe County School District has announced the cancellation of all schools again today due to the continuing poor air quality from the Loyalton Fire burning north of Reno. The cancellation includes both in person and distance learning. Air quality is deteriorating in Reno-Sparks and surrounding areas, prompting a Dense Smoke Advisory and an alert … Read more