Health care executive Bill Hockstedler is running for U.S. Senate. He’ll face a host of candidates in the Republican primary, including former attorney general and gubernatorial candidate Adam Laxalt. Hockstedler says he’s running on a platform that will strengthen at-home health care in rural areas.
Nevada’s lieutenant governor is resigning to take a position in the president’s administration. The Nevada Independent first reported Lt. Governor Kate Marshall plans to serve as a senior advisor to governors in the federal Office of Intergovernmental Affairs. She’ll continue in her state post until late fall.
The Dixie Fire just keeps getting larger. Closing in on nearly 700,000 square acres, the fire has claimed more than 650 homes and a total of more than 1,200 structures. Crews are battling aggressive flames near Janesville. The fire is just 35% contained.
A McQueen High School football player wins $50,000 to go towards his college education in vaccine incentive lottery. Joseph S. from Reno was presented his giant check at Greater Nevada Field.
More on the wildfire raging in Sierra Nevada. Rich Hancock has the story; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-082021-HANCOCK-Caldor%20Fire.mp3
Rich Hancock has more on wildfire raging in Sierra Nevada; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-082021-HANCOCK-Caldor%20Fire.mp3 More at; rgj.com
Wildfire rages in Sierra Nevada. Rich Hancock has more; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-082021-HANCOCK-Caldor%20Fire.mp3 Read more at; rgj.com
The Caldor Fire, burning near Tahoe, explodes to more than 54,000 acres–that’s eight times larger than it was just the day before. Multiple evacuations have been issued to keep people safe from the swiftly-moving fire, and now two evacuation centers are full. Some structures have been damaged and destroyed and thousands remain threatened. Full containment … Read more
Washoe County is seeing a spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations among young adults. Health officials say more adults between the ages of 30 and 50, who are unvaccinated, are being admitted, according to The Reno Gazette-Journal. Between 10 and 20% of hospitalizations are in vaccinated people–none of them are in the ICU. Washoe County remains on … Read more
A third dose of COVID-19 vaccine is now available for the immunocompromised in Washoe County. A third dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine is available via a drive-thru clinic at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center. Those who received the single-dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine are not yet eligible for a second dose, according to the … Read more