Cage expects surge tied to Christmas gatherings as state’s positivity rate remains high

It’s too soon to say whether gatherings for Christmas will impact the state’s COVID-19 numbers, but task force director Caleb Cage says he’s expecting some level of surge like what we saw tied to Thanksgiving. He says because of that no changes will be made to the statewide pause and its accompanying restrictions for New … Read more

Catch New Year’s Eve fireworks in Churchill County

The show will go on in Churchill County this New Year’s Eve. A fireworks show at the Churchill County Fairgrounds will require everyone to remain in their cars. The bleachers will be closed, and there’s no bonfire this year. The show starts at 6 p.m. on New Year’s Eve.

‘Hero’ in Nashville bombing used to volunteer for Reno Police

One of the heroes in the Nashville explosions spent some time in Reno. KOLO-TV reports Amanda Topping previously volunteered as a victim’s advocate for the department before she went onto become a Metro Nashville police officer. She was one of six officers who helped evacuate people from downtown upon discovering an RV loaded with explosives.

Washoe Co. Health District urges medical employees, first responders to get COVID vaccine

The Washoe County Health District is urging anyone in the medical community or in law enforcement who hasn’t gotten their COVID-19 vaccine yet to do so as soon as possible. They can call 328-2427 or email covidvaccine@washoecounty.us. All eligible personnel must show a valid workplace identification to prove they’re a Tier 1 employee. The health … Read more

REMSA ambulance, carrying patient, involved in crash in Sparks

An ambulance, carrying a patient, is involved in a crash in Sparks. It happened Monday on Vista Boulevard near Loop Road. Police say the REMSA ambulance was transporting a patient, but wasn’t using its lights or sirens. The patient continued on to Renown in another ambulance, as did the driver of the car involved in … Read more

Sisolak Disappointed (PM)

Nevadans disappointed in delays delivering the stimulus package. Rich Hancock reports; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-122920-HANCOCK-Sisolak%20Disappointed.mp3

Sisolak Disappointed (MID)

Rich Hancock reports on Nevada’s leader disappointed in delays delivering the stimulus package; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-122920-HANCOCK-Sisolak%20Disappointed.mp3

Sisolak Disappointed (AM)

Nevada’s leader on unnecessary delays delivering the stimulus package. Rich Hancock reports; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-122920-HANCOCK-Sisolak%20Disappointed.mp3