Overwhelmed by an influx of cases, the Washoe County Health District is adjusting its COVID-19 contract tracing methods. They’ll now be prioritizing health care workers and first responders along with pediatric cases and households with multiple cases. For the first time, Washoe County’s active cases have surpassed 4,000 Wednesday, as the county inches toward a … Read more
Washoe County Schools won’t move towards full distance learning plans despite a dramatic spike in COVID-19 cases that the health district says it can’t keep up with, when it comes to contact tracing. Instead, the approach will be to shutter schools where contact tracing is lagging or there are staff shortages. The Reno Gazette-Journal reports … Read more
Washoe County wants to hear from you on how it’s doing in the fight against coronavirus. Two public surveys-one for residents and one for businesses–are out aimed at helping officials understand the financial, educational, social, and emotional impacts of the virus in our community and the economy. The survey for residents asks how comfortable you … Read more
The Trump campaign has dropped its state court battle to stop Nevada from counting mail-in ballots. The Nevada Supreme Court dismissed an appeal by the campaign and the state Republican party and their request. Joe Biden has been the projected winner of the presidential race in Nevada. But we won’t know with 100 percent certainty … Read more
Lovelock Police are investigating a shooting. They say they found a man lying in the road at Sixth Street and Dartmouth Avenue Tuesday. He suffered a gunshot wound to the abdomen and was taken by chopper to Renown. No one’s been arrested.
A Reno woman will purchase items to help the local homeless population ahead of winter. Denaja Lewis, 21, hopes to collect $1,000 by this Friday. She will make care packages. The packages will include items such as blankets, socks, gloves, masks, and scarves. Lewis wanted to make a difference after noticing several tents covered in … Read more
The all-time Washoe County voter turnout record was broken in the 2020 general election, according to preliminary figures from the registrar’s office. Helped by the widespread availability of mail voting, Washoe County turnout surpassed 81%, the highest mark in recorded history and the first time turnout exceeded 80%.
You can help feed or shelter pets today. Carson City Toyota’s Alex Walden explains; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-111220-WALDEN-Pet%20food%20adoption.mp3 Masks will be worn and social distancing will be observed. Learn more at; nevadahumanesociety.org/donate.
Alex Walden explains how you can help pets today at Carson City Toyota; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-111220-WALDEN-Pet%20food%20adoption.mp3 Masks will be worn and social distancing will be observed. Learn more at; nevadahumanesociety.org/donate.
Alex Walden of Carson City Toyota explains how you can help a pet today; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-111220-WALDEN-Pet%20food%20adoption.mp3 Masks will be worn and social distancing will be observed. Learn more at; nevadahumanesociety.org/donate.