With the Delta variant spreading in Washoe County and the test positivity rate back over 6%, the Washoe County Health District (WCHD) is getting creative with how they are making the coronavirus vaccines available to the public. They’re holding vaccination PODS at places like schools, churches, foodbanks, bars, restaurants, Aces games, and events like Food … Read more
LEAD: The Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District implements new restrictions. Rich Petschke (petch-key) has the details. http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-072021-PETSCHKE-Burn%20Ban.mp3 VERBATIM: Outdoor recreation and cooking fires are now banned including the use of charcoal and firewood. Electric, propane and pellet barbecue devices can still be used. Officials say the action was taken to reduce wildfire potential in unincorporated … Read more
LEAD: New restrictions are implemented by the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District. Rich Petschke (petch-key) has the details. http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-072021-PETSCHKE-Burn%20Ban.mp3 VERBATIM: Outdoor recreation and cooking fires are now banned including the use of charcoal and firewood. Electric, propane and pellet barbecue devices can still be used. Officials say the action was taken to reduce wildfire potential … Read more
LEAD: Devastating wildfires in nearby states are the why the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District implemented new restrictions. Rich Petschke (petch-key) has the details. http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-072021-PETSCHKE-Burn%20Ban.mp3 VERBATIM: Outdoor recreation and cooking fires are now banned including the use of charcoal and firewood. Electric, propane and pellet barbecue devices can still be used. Officials say the action … Read more
LEAD: Devastating wildfires in nearby states are the why the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District implemented new restrictions. Rich Petschke (petch-key) has the details. http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-072021-PETSCHKE-Burn%20Ban.mp3 VERBATIM: Outdoor recreation and cooking fires are now banned including the use of charcoal and firewood. Electric, propane and pellet barbecue devices can still be used. Officials say the action … Read more
LEAD: Devastating wildfires in nearby states are the why the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District implemented new restrictions. Rich Petschke (petch-key) has the details. http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-072021-PETSCHKE-Burn%20Ban.mp3 VERBATIM: Outdoor recreation and cooking fires are now banned including the use of charcoal and firewood. Electric, propane and pellet barbecue devices can still be used. Officials say the action … Read more
A wildfire burning near Lake Tahoe explodes. The Tamarack Fire now covers 30 square miles and is zero percent contained. It’s one of more than 80 major fires burning across the dry West right now. At least two structures have burned in this fire over the weekend. The Pacific Crest Trail is closed between Route … Read more
A 48-hour burn ban is in effect in South Lake Tahoe. That means all outdoor cooking and burning is strictly prohibited. The ban comes in response to massive wildfires burning all over the area. It’s in effect until 3 p.m. Tuesday
Containment is growing on the lightning-sparked Beckwourth Complex Fire. The fire that spans more than 105,000 acres is now more than 80 percent contained. Thirty-three homes in Lassen County were destroyed by the fire. In addition to destroying homes, the fire is putting wildlife at risk. At least one bear was found with burnt paws … Read more
Washoe County health officials won’t be recommending any kind of indoor mask requirements at this time despite higher levels of the Delta variant circulating. In southern Nevada, the health district there is recommending mask-wearing for both vaccinated and unvaccinated people in crowded indoor spaces. Health officer Kevin Dick warns their recommendation could change if levels … Read more