Despite rising COVID-19 cases in Washoe County prompting an emergency task force meeting later this week, Washoe County Schools says it’s not planning any changes to in-person, hybrid, or remote learning plans underway. The district says it did see an uptick in cases following fall break. So far, it’s had 112 COVID-19 cases at half … Read more
Nevada’s casinos are among those seeking relief from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The American Gaming Association says the outbreak and associated shutdowns cost states more than $2 billion in lost tax revenue. President Bill Miller says the industry is coming back, but since they’re still operating under restrictions, they need financial aid.
Eight people are hurt after two ATVs collide in the Sand Mountain Recreation Area near Fallon. It happened Tuesday night. The extent of those injured isn’t know. The Bureau of Land Management is investigating the crash.
At least one person has tested positive for COVID-19 at Winnemucca Elementary School in Reno. A message was sent to parents Tuesday evening to inform them of the situation. The Washoe County Health District is conducting contact tracing and the school will continue enhanced cleaning per CDC guidelines. The message did not indicate whether it … Read more
A dramatic surge in confirmed coronavirus cases in the Reno-Sparks area prompted the Nevada coronavirus task force to call an emergency meeting with the Washoe County Health District to address the county’s plan to manage the outbreak. The number of reported active cases in the northern Nevada county topped 2,000 for the first time on … Read more
A GoFundMe has raised more than enough money to cover fines slapped against Douglas County and the airport hangar that hosted a Make America Great Again Rally, featuring President Trump, that violated state coronavirus rules on gatherings. ABS Aviation and Douglas County saw fines combined of more than $5,500. The fundraiser was started by Douglas … Read more
The campaign trail is heating up with less than a week now until Election Day. Vice President Mike Pence is slated to appear at Reno Tahoe Airport Thursday at 5 p.m. State coronavirus rules require all gatherings over 250 persons to have plans submitted for approval. The state says it received no such plan for … Read more
A boil water order is in effect in Silver City following a water main break. It happened Tuesday afternoon on 1st Street. Water was shut down for a time while repairs were made.
Nevada joins a multi-state pact in the west that will independently review the safety and efficacy of the COVId-19 vaccine. Governor Steve Sisolak says this way Nevadans can feel confident knowing the vaccine has the stamp of approval from experts across western states. California, Oregon, and Washington are also part of the pact. Front-line health … Read more
A Reno man is convicted of sex trafficking after a week-long trial. 28-year-old Kevin Belcher was found guilty of sex trafficking a child. Investigators say they found explicit materials marketing minors for prostitution and say Belcher also had sex with his underage victims.