Governor Steve Sisolak is calling the approval of the Moderna vaccine a “valuable tool” in protecting Nevadans from COVID-19. He says the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup has come to the same conclusion as the FDA — that the vaccine is safe. It’s the second vaccine supported by the workgroup. We’re still awaiting word … Read more
Hundreds gathered Friday night to honor a pregnant woman who was brutally murdered by her boyfriend on the Pyramid Paiute Tribal reservation earlier that week. News 4 reports the candlelight vigil for 37-year-old Amanda Davis was aimed at raising awareness to missing and murdered Indigenous women and domestic violence. Federal agents say Davis was fatally … Read more
At least one business owner is hoping for better times in 2021. The Tahoe Daily-Tribune reports Flatstick Pub’s owners broke ground on new digs in South Lake Tahoe. They’re building on vacant land at Zalanta Resort. They’re adding a challenging 9-hole mini golf course, a full restaurant with 32 beers on tap, and a large … Read more
One person is hospitalized after a crash on I-580 that troopers say involved a reckless driver. It happened Sunday when troopers say two cars were heading southbound and one switched lands, side-swiping another vehicle, causing it to overturn and roll onto its roof. The victim in that vehicle was hospitalized with minor injuries.
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office has eliminated a DNA testing back-log. The county’s crime lab, has made a number of changes, that include outsourcing some DNA evidence for analysis. Sheriff Darin Baalam called it a “major milestone” and an effort they’ve been working on for years. It was aided by $2.5 million in state funding … Read more
Charity runs deep for some local investigators. Rich Hancock reports; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-122120-HANCOCK-Do%20Drop%20In%20Fundraiser.mp3 To donate call; (775) 841 – 2580.
Rich Hancock reports on some charitable local investigators; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-122120-HANCOCK-Do%20Drop%20In%20Fundraiser.mp3 To donate call; (775) 841 – 2580.
Local investigators show their Christmas spirit. Rich Hancock reports; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-122120-HANCOCK-Do%20Drop%20In%20Fundraiser.mp3 To donate call; (775) 841 – 2580. [recorded copy] Thin Veil Investigators of Carson City hosted a second fundraiser this month for the non-profit Do Drop In, benefitting people in need of advocacy, housing, disability information and more; including food, clothing, shelter and personal items.
Nevada’s second receipt of COVID-19 vaccine will be smaller than expected. The state is getting 17,550 doses-down from the 30,000 it had been expecting. Governor Steve Sisolak called the move “disruptive and baffling.” There’s still no word yet on when that second round of doses will arrive.
Washoe County added five COVID-19 deaths Thursday for a total of 389. The latest deaths all involved men ranging in age from their 50s to their 80s. The county added 390 cases. Hospitalizations fell by seven to 305. The Quad-County region added two COVID-19 deaths for a total of 81 Thursday. The deaths include a … Read more