Northern Nevada is on the brink of what some are calling a COVID-19 tsunami as hospitals become more crowded. The Reno Gazette-Journal reports that Renown’s ICU recently admitted three children with COVID-19. Renown is working on opening an emergency wing in its parking garage to treat any overflow of COVID patients. In Washoe County, we’ve … Read more
Washoe County has implemented a COVID-19 tracker similar to what’s being done in Lyon County schools. The district has at least four schools that have temporarily moved to full remote learning due to COVID-19. At least 40 schools have active cases. You can keep track of cases on this website: https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/15625
Two people are hospitalized after a crash in Sparks. The NHP says it happened at McCarran and Nichols boulevards Tuesday. Police say one vehicle failed to stop at a red light and struck another car. Impairment is not suspected in the crash.
We’re learning more about the bodies of two people found a snow plow driver across the state line. Investigators say the man and woman found along U.S. 395 in Mono County were murdered. Their bodies were found north of Bridgeport Monday. They haven’t been identified.
A homeless man accused of killing a homeless woman in Douglas County pleads not guilty. Kenneth Hayes is accused of killing Melissa Riley. Her body was found behind the Home Depot on Jacks Valley Road last week. Police say the two had been living in a nearby tent together.
Carson Tahoe Health is putting out a mask-ask. They’re looking for homemade masks and head coverings-even the cloth kind you can make at home-for hospital staff. The homemade masks help extend the life of medical grade masks.
In a news briefing Tuesday, Gov. Steve Sisolak said, Although the coronavirus is spreading at record rates in Nevada, the state will not need to tighten restrictions if individuals commit to preventative measures like mask-wearing and working from home. For the third time in three weeks, the governor referred to “alarming trends” and said Nevada … Read more
Rich Hancock reports on a Carson City educator earning Nevada’s top volunteer recognotion; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-111120-HANCOCK-ESL%20founder%20honored.mp3
A Carson City educator has earned Nevada’s top volunteer recognotion. Rich Hancock reports; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-111120-HANCOCK-ESL%20founder%20honored.mp3
A Carson City English Language Program founder has received Nevada’s premier volunteer award. Rich Hancock reports; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-111120-HANCOCK-ESL%20founder%20honored.mp3 [Audio Copy] Florence Phillips has earned the 2020 Nevada Governor’s Points of Light Lifetime Achievement Award for volunteerism and service, creating a non-profit English as a Second Language program. In 2018 Phillips was honored among the “Top 10 … Read more