Washoe County remains flagged by the state’s COVID-19 task force for the seventh consecutive week for its increase in cases. Washoe County added 328 cases and 124 recoveries. The area also saw one new COVID-19 death for a total of 208. The latest death involves a man in his 80s with underlying health conditions
Marce Herz Middle School is transitioning to full distance learning today amid that spike in COVID-19 cases. The closure could last up to two weeks. Bohach and Winnemucca elementary have also reported new cases but neither school has closed.
A Washoe County woman is heading to prison for the rest of her life after being convicted of murder. 40-year-old Katherine Fletcher was found guilty of killing Robert Trask, in front of their child in Oxbow Nature Park in 2016. Prosecutors say the two had been engaged in a custody dispute.
Reno police use snowballs to help stop a fire from spreading. They arrived at Micano Home and Garden Décor in Midtown before firefighters to find the business’ sign had caught fire over the weekend. They used snowballs and a fire extinguisher to help quell the flames, which firefighters eventually doused.
Lyon County Schools have unveiled a new tool that can help you keep track of COVID-19 cases in the district. The site includes current case data as well as school reopening information. Currently, the district has 15 COVID-19 cases among students and six cases among staff. Check it out at: https://www.lyoncsd.org/quick-links-d98290ba/coronavirus-2019-covid-19-28dd9021
South Lake Tahoe residents are willing to pay more for non-essential goods. Voters approved Measure “S,” which implements a one-cent local sales tax. The nearly $5.5 million in revenue predicted to be generated by the local tax will offset a coronavirus-related deficit and help pay for road improvements, wildfire protections. and improving snow removal efforts.
It took more than two months, but the Fork Fire is now fully contained. The fire was sparked September 8th in the Eldorado National Forest, southwest of Lake Tahoe. The cause remains under investigation.
Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam today announced his Office is looking for diverse Deputy Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff Recruit candidates to fill positions at the Sheriff’s Office. he following topics will be covered: Application Process, Selection Process, Physical Condition, Adademy, and Duties. For more information call: (775) 328-3075 . Please reserve your space by emailing: … Read more
Nevada officials reported 960 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 and one additional death on Monday. Health officials flagged 10 of the state’s 17 counties as “high risk” — Clark, Churchill, Douglas, Elko, Eureka, Lincoln, Lyon, Nye and Washoe Counties as well as Carson City.
Douglas County says it plans to appeal fines levied against it by the state for hosting a rally for President Trump that violated coronavirus restrictions on gatherings. Douglas County Commissioners called the fines “petty and vindictive.” County manager Patrick Cates said he permitted the rally at Minden-Tahoe airport to go forward and he stands by … Read more