COVID deaths rise across the state

Washoe County adds five COVID-19 deaths for a total of 573. The latest deaths involve four men in their 70s and 80s and a woman in her 90s. All had underlying health conditions. Washoe County added 68 new cases-that’s the lowest since late October — and nearly 200 recoveries. The Quad County’s death toll from … Read more

Silver Springs woman killed in crash identified

We now have the name of a Silver Springs woman, who was killed in a head-on collision over the weekend. She is 72-year-old Jacqulyn Cook. Cook was driving a pick-up truck south on US 95A Sunday when she failed to slow down for another pick-up making a left-turn onto Quince Avenue. She veered off the … Read more

Washoe Co. Medical Reserve Corp needs volunteers

Washoe County’s Medical Reserve Corp needs more volunteers to help get COVID-19 vaccine shots in arms. It’s a great job for retired medical personnel. They check people in at mass drive-thru clinics, direct traffic, and check on patients after they’ve gotten the shot. If you’re interested email [email protected].

Gaming Control Board says No Big Super Bowl Gatherings

The Nevada Gaming Control Board sent out a notice to licensees on Wednesday, to remind them about limits on social gatherings as we approach Super Bowl Sunday. Usually, many casino property hold large viewing parties and the public comes out to gamble on the game. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Super Bowl won’t … Read more

Nevada Death Toll Hits Single Day Record

Nevada reported 71 new deaths from the coronavirus Wednesday, setting the highest single-day toll. The deaths included people who probably contracted the virus in mid-December, according to state COVID-19 response director Caleb Cage , suggesting that reverberations from holiday gatherings could still be forthcoming. Although deaths continue to surge, the number of confirmed daily cases … Read more

State of the State Address (PM)

The Governor’s pandemic response and more featured in his annual address to Nevadans. Rch Hancock reports; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-012121-HANCOCK-State%20of%20the%20State.mp3

State of the State Address (MID)

Rich Hancock reports on the Governor’s pandemic response and more in his annual address to Nevadans; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-012121-HANCOCK-State%20of%20the%20State.mp3

State of the State Address (AM)

The Governor addressed his pandemic response and more in his annual address to Nevadans. Rich Hancock reports; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-012121-HANCOCK-State%20of%20the%20State.mp3

The State of the State

Gov. Steve Sisolak outlined plans Tuesday to spur job growth and attract new industries to Nevada as the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the state’s tourism-driven economy. In his prerecorded State of the State address, the first-term governor proposed investing heavily in job training, infrastructure and renewable energy to stimulate Nevada’s economy both … Read more

Middle School Meeting (PM)

Dan Davis has more on the Eagle Valley Middle School construction meeting; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-012021-DAVIS-Middle%20School%20Meeting.mp3