The Beckwourth Complex Fire hasn’t grown in size over the last day, and firefighters expect it to remain within its current perimeter. Firefighters are still mopping up hot-spots as others are being re-assigned to other fires. Containment on the 105,000-acre fire is at least at 88 percent.
As cases of the Delta variant rise in Washoe County, several vaccination events are being held in the area. You can get the vaccine tonight from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Lazy 5 Regional Park or Thursday from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Boys and Girls Club in Reno. Vaccines will also … Read more
LEAD: We now know who is nominated for the Washoe County School Board’s District D seat. Rich Petschke (Petch-key) reports: http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-072121-PETSCHKE-Seat.mp3 [VERBATIM: The board announced that Beth Smith, Hawah Ahmad, Ann Silver, Tyler Rogers and Serena Robb are the 5 people being considers to take the seat vacated by Kurt Thigpen who resigned due to … Read more
LEAD: The Washoe County School Board names the finalists for the District D seat. Rich Petschke (Petch-key) reports: http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-072121-PETSCHKE-Seat.mp3 [VERBATIM: The board announced that Beth Smith, Hawah Ahmad, Ann Silver, Tyler Rogers and Serena Robb are the 5 people being considers to take the seat vacated by Kurt Thigpen who resigned due to medical issues. … Read more
LEAD: The nominees are in for the Washoe County School Board District D seat. Rich Petschke (Petch-key) reports: http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-072121-PETSCHKE-Seat.mp3 [VERBATIM: The board announced that Beth Smith, Hawah Ahmad, Ann Silver, Tyler Rogers and Serena Robb are the 5 people being considers to take the seat vacated by Kurt Thigpen who resigned due to medical issues. … Read more
A ban on most outdoor cooking and recreational fires is now in effect in unincorporated parts of Washoe County that are part of the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District. The ban prohibits use of campfires, charcoal briquettes, fire pits, and any wood-burning form of cooking. Propane, electric, and pellet-fueled barbecues are still allowed. Firefighters say … Read more
The Tamarack Fire has grown to more than 39,000. At least seven structures in Alpine County have been destroyed so far. Mandatory evacuations are in effect in the Mesa Vita area near the California-Nevada state line along with other areas, including Blue Lakes Road Markleeville. The Douglas County Community and Senior Center in Gardnerville is … Read more
A boil water order is in effect for some Douglas County residents due to a major drop in pressure. If your water is supplied through the East Valley Water System, then you’re urged to boil any tape water before usage for at least one minute-or three minutes, if you live in an area of higher … Read more
Progress is being made on containing the massive Beckwourth Complex Fire. The fire is now 88 percent contained. The lightning-sparked fire has scorched more than 105,000.
Health officials in Mono County are recommending masks for unvaccinated and vaccinated persons in indoor public spaces. The updated recommendation comes in response to rising COVID-19 cases locally and statewide.