Health officials have confirmed the first northern Nevada case of a COVID-19 variant that originated in the United Kingdom, and they are trying to determine if the infection linked to a large gathering in Washoe County may have spread to others. The new case confirmed in Washoe County, involves a woman in her 30s whose … Read more
Nevada unemployment is down and jobs are up. Rich Hancock reports; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-031521-HANCOCK-NVJobs.mp3 Read more online at; nevadaworkforce.com
Rich Hancock reports Nevada jobs are up and unemployment is down; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-031521-HANCOCK-NVJobs.mp3 Read more at nevadaworkforce.com
Jobs are up as unemployment trends down. Rich Hancock reports; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-031521-HANCOCK-NVJobs.mp3 Read more at; nevadaworkforce.com
The state’s highest court will hear an appeal in a quadruple murder case. The high court will determine how much more time-if any-public defenders should have to try to prove that Wilber Martinez-Guzman is intellectually disabled can’t be executed for the killings of four people in northern Nevada. The court will also decide whether Martinez-Guzman … Read more
The City of Reno is asking the state legislature to lift caps off taxes so they can raise money to maintain parks, recreation centers, trails and pools. The pandemic led to cuts for parks and recs and there no plans to replace those workers. The city estimates it needs as much as $200 million.
Governor Steve Sisolak rolled up his sleeved and got his COVID-19 vaccination Thursday. The governor is eligible both because of his occupation and his age. He joined front-line grocery store workers who are also in the process of being vaccinated. Afterwards, Sisolak said he wants to make Nevada the safest and healthiest place for people … Read more
A pedestrian is struck by a car in Reno. It happened last night at Moana Lane and South Virginia Street. Police say the pedestrian suffered moderate injuries and had to be hospitalized. The driver is cooperating with authorities.
The Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry will go on this weekend in Virginia City, but it’ll be a lot smaller than past years. The event is limited to 35% capacity-so just 25 businesses are taking part. While thousands usually attend the outdoor street event, this year participants are limited to 400.
Saturday is your last chance to partake in the winter hike series. The Truckee Meadows Park Foundation invites you to take a self-guided tour of Idlewild Park in Reno from 9 a.m. to noon. The hikes are kid and pet-friendly.