Washoe County Public Health Officer Kevin Dick says when a vaccine is made available to distribute, the county will align with CDC guidelines, so healthcare workers and residents of long-term facilities will get vaccinated first. Dick says the county’s first shipment will contain an estimated 32,000 doses, most likely expected to be from Pfizer, which … Read more
Health officials are reporting a record 10 deaths, 401 new coronavirus cases and 222 recoveries in Washoe County on Wednesday. The deaths include six men and four women. The ages ranges are 30s, 40s, 50s, two in their 60s, three in their 70s, 80s and 90s and all had an underlying health conditions. The death … Read more
Top Nevada Dems are responding to Trump’s tweet-storm. Rich Hancock reports; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-120320-HANCOCK-NV%20Leaders%20React.mp3
Rich Hancock reports Nevada leaders are reacting to a presidential tweet-storm; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-120320-HANCOCK-NV%20Leaders%20React.mp3
Nevada leaders condemn a presidential tweet-storm. Rich Hancock reports; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-120320-HANCOCK-NV%20Leaders%20React.mp3 [recorded copy] Gov. Steve Sisolak, Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve and AG Aaron Ford say President Donald Trump’s retweet of a post calling a makeshift Reno hospital– and Nevada’s election results– fake is “dangerous and reckless.”
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak is condemning President Donald Trump’s tweet that a photo of Renown’s alternative care site is fake. The president claimed there’s no COVID patients being treated in the parking garage on Mill Street. Renown says 42 patients with mild to moderate symptoms are being treated there. Sisolak called the lies “unconscionable” and … Read more
A pedestrian is dead after being hit by multiple vehicles in Carson City. It happened this morning at North Carson Street and Silver Oak Drive. Troopers say the pedestrian wasn’t using a cross-walk when it was struck by at least three vehicles.
Investigators are still searching for a blue sedan they say was involved in a hit-and-run outside the former DMV office in Reno Monday night. Police say a 32-year-old man was struck while crossing Kietzke Lane last night. The pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries. Police say the vehicle they’re looking for no doubt has front-end damage. Secret … Read more
Governor Steve Sisolak is back to work after quarantining following his positive test for COVID-19. In a tweet, Sisolak thanked people for the well wishes and says he and his team continue to work on behalf of all Nevadans during the pandemic.
A 23-year-old man was arrested Monday in connection with a 2018 crash that resulted in three deaths on Mt. Rose Highway. Nevada Highway Patrol issued a warrant for the arrest of Dana William Terry for his involvement in the crash. NHP says Terry turned himself in on November 30. He was booked into the Washoe … Read more