Month: February 2021

Washoe County saw no new deaths from COVID-19 Sunday but picked up two deaths Saturday for a total of 640. Sunday, the county added just 20 new infections and 190 recoveries.

Icy conditions over the weekend caused a 17-car pile-up on I-80 near Sparks. Troopers say people were driving far too fast for the conditions when the chain-reaction crashed occurred Saturday. Three people were hospitalized with minor injuries.

The Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board has issued a public safety warning after products sold at a Sparks dispensary and other shops in Las Vegas failed recent tests. They say the affected cannabis is called “Gelato Glue.” It was sold at Greenleaf Wellness in Sparks between January 27th and February 19th. They say microbial testing of … Read more

A missing snowmobiler is presumed dead after an avalanche near Lamoille Canyon. It happened Saturday just before lunchtime. One of the snowmobilers was able to ride out for help. A second was evacuated with injuries, and a third remains missing.

Two people were arrested and nearly four dozen cited in a joint operation aimed at cracking down on illegal street racing in Reno. Authorities say two people were handcuffed Friday for driving under the influence.

Two people were in critical condition Sunday after being stabbed several times in a parking garage at the Nugget Casino Resort in downtown Sparks. The Sparks Police Department got the call of the attack at about 2:14 a.m. on Sunday. It was not clear if the suspects and the victims knew each other. If you … Read more

A homicide investigation is underway after a deadly shooting in Reno on Saturday night. Reno Police responded to the 2400 block of Tripp Dr. on the report of shots fired. When officers arrived on scene, they found a man who had been shot. Police say the man was pronounced dead on scene. No suspect informationat … Read more

Firewworks and possible legal ramifications in Douglas County. Rich Hancock reports; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-022221-HANCOCK-Open%20Meeting%20Law.mp3 Get more online at; carsonnow.org.

Rich Hancock reports on fireworks over funding of roadway improvements in Douglas County; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-022221-HANCOCK-Open%20Meeting%20Law.mp3 Get more online at; carsonnow.org.

Fireworks over funding of roadway improvements in Douglas County. Rich Hancock reports; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-022221-HANCOCK-Open%20Meeting%20Law.mp3 Read more at; carsonnow.org.