The Washoe County Health District is offering flu shots at drive-thru clinics. They’ll be at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center on Saturday from 9 a.m. until noon and next week too. No appointment is needed.
Containment on the Slink Fire, across the state line, in Coleville, California, is growing. The fire held steady at more than 26,000 acres. Containment stands at 60 percent at last check. It was sparked by lightning more than two weeks ago.
The Nevada Supreme Court ordered a change in the handling of DUI cases involving fatal crashes by prohibiting prosecutors from charging defendants with second-degree murder. The decision issued Monday stemmed from a case in which authorities said a man caused a fatal crash after driving with marijuana in his system and speeding. Chief Justice Kristina … Read more
Since the beginning of September, more than 127 students and staff have tested positive for COVID-19 on the University of Nevada, Reno campus.After President Marc Johnson issued a stern warning to students before the Labor Day holiday, UNR saw a spike of 18 new cases five days after. However, the single most cases in on … Read more
Volunteers with the Washoe County Sheriff’s Rail Auxiliary Team will take part in a nationwide effort to raise awareness about safety at railroad crossings on Saturday morning, September 19th. September 20th starts National Rail Safety Week and the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Rail Auxiliary Team will be out implementing active awareness at the railroad crossing … Read more
Nevada lawmakers allocated $6.2 million in federal relief dollars to a program that will test thousands of teachers across the state for COVID-19 as they return to classrooms for in-person instruction. The program will pay for personnel, test kits, test processing and surveillance for up to 62,500 teachers and support staff throughout Nevada. in Washoe … Read more
Graduates of UNR won’t get the in-person commencement they wanted. UNR has decided to hold two virtual commencements on December 5th for May 2020 graduates–and for August and December 2020 grads. In a campus communication, the school says it’s unlikely large gatherings will be permitted–forcing the virtual option. Graduates will get their diplomas in the … Read more
Another day of distance learning in Washoe County. Smoke from the Creek Fire continues to impact our area-making for unhealthy air quality. The National Weather Service says winds aren’t expected to move smoke out of the region. Carson City schools will take part in remote learning.
The North Complex fire is among the top 5 deadliest fires in California state history. So far, it’s killed at least 15 people and scorched more than 260,000 acres. Nearly 800 buildings have been destroyed and tens of thousands remain in the fire’s path. The fire dropped in containment overnight-it’s about 34 percent contained right … Read more
A bicyclist is struck by a vehicle in Reno. It happened at Brinkby Avenue and Lymbery Street last night. Police say the rider was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.