Month: January 2021

Rich Hancock reports on the signing deadline for affordable care in 2021; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-011221-HANCOCK-NV%20Health%20Link.mp3 Learn more at; NevadaHealthLink.com.

Time is running out to sign up for affordable health care in 2021. Rich Hancock reports; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-011221-HANCOCK-NV%20Health%20Link.mp3 Learn more at; NevadaHealthLink.com [recorded copy] Open enrollment ends Friday for Nevada Health Link, the online health insurance marketplace operated by the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange. All plans include access to COVID-19 related diagnosis, treatment and vaccines.

Washoe County adds three COVID-19 deaths for a total of 536. The latest deaths involve a man and woman in their 80s and a woman in her 40s. All three had underlying health conditions. The county added 113 new cases and 81 recoveries Sunday.

A Nevada Assemblywoman who attended last week’s Trump rally in the Capitol that turned into a riot is rejecting calls for her resignation. Clark County Republican Annie Black says never entered the Capitol and did not cross any barricades. She says those rioters inside the Capitol should be arrested and prosecuted.

As many as 1,200 people got the COVID-19 vaccine this weekend at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center. They included health care workers and educators. All got the Pfizer vaccine. The health district says it will be releasing follow-up information to those over the age of 75 who fall under Tier 2 to get vaccinated.

Sparks police are looking for a man who burglarized a auto repair shop in the city. They say the suspect broke into the business Saturday and stole several items including a white 2013 Ford F-150 with an extended cab pick-up. The door of the stolen truck has a “CORE Construction” logo on it.

Washoe County needs volunteers for in the battle against COVID-19. They’re seeking medical professionals and just average citizens to join the Washoe County Medical Reserves Corps. They need help supporting public health and emergency response efforts as well as help at vaccination sites and test sites.

A child is hurt in a sledding accident over the weekend. Troopers say the child was skiing in the Sheep’s Flat area when their sled crossed onto Mt. Rose Highway, and they were struck by a vehicle Saturday. The extent of the child’s injuries wasn’t known, but they didn’t appear to be life-threatening.

A man is found dead near the Truckee River in downtown Reno. The discovery was made Sunday on a walking path behind the Reno Automobile Museum. Police believe the person may have been living at a nearby homeless camp and don’t believe the man’s death is suspicious.

Police are looking for a man they say shot two people at a trailer park in Elko. One of them died. Police say Austin Himmelman is accused of fatally shooting 32-year-old Matthew Baze of Elko Thursday. A woman was also shot and is recovering. If you see Himmelman, call 911, police say he’s considered armed … Read more