Washoe County’s COVID cases climb

Washoe County adds 75 new COVID-19 cases-putting us at the highest number of cases per capita in the state-with nearly 400 per 100,000 over a week. Our positive test rate now stands at 7.8 percent. Both figures are above the governor’s criteria. The county also saw 134 recoveries. The spike has led Washoe County health … Read more

President Trump’s son visits Sparks, calls father a ‘fighter’

The president’s son, Donald Trump Junior, speaks to supporters in Sparks. He spent his speech criticizing Democrats, the Chinese government and climate change as a cause for poor air quality in northern Nevada. He also told attendees that his father is a “fighter” who will represent blue-collar working class families.

WCSD on Full Distance Learning Today

Today is anothe day of full distance learing in the Washoe County School District as The National Weather Service has stated that dense smoke has not left our region, causing air quality to move above 150 on the Air Quality Index Scale and into the unhealthy range. The WCSD will consult with the National Weather … Read more

RFD Investigating Vehicle Fires

The Reno Fire Department is investigating a series of vehicle fires at 2 apartment complexes. 3 vehicles were burned at a complex on Sierra Madre Drive just after 2:00am this morning. That fire spread to a nearby building but was quickly knocked down by firefighters. Another vehicle fire was reported at a complex on Mira … Read more

Youth Sports Still on Hold

Parents, coaches and athletes continue to voice frustrations as youth sports are still not allowed in Nevada. On Tuesday, Governor Sisolak announced capacity limits can increase in the state, but said he would need another seven-10 days to announce a decision on youth sports.

Gambling Totals Remain Sluggish

Casino gambling remained slow in Nevada last month, according to a key index of casino activity that showed little improvement from the month before. The Nevada Gaming Control Board said Wednesday that casino house winnings of $743 million statewide were down 22% in August, compared with the same month a year ago when casinos reported … Read more