Washoe County adds three COVID-19 deaths for a total of 567. The latest deaths involve two men in their 70s and a woman in her 60s. All had underlying health conditions. The county added 230 cases and more than 350 recoveries. As many as 173 persons are hospitalized with the virus.
An ice skating rink in south Reno could open this week. Reno Ice’s anticipated arrival has been delayed a dew times with construction beginning on the first of two rinks last April after a five-year fundraising effort. The Reno Gazette-Journal reports a non-profit raised $9.5 million for the NHL-sized rink. Reno Ice plans to hold … Read more
More Washoe County School District employees are getting hteir COVID-19 vaccine shots Monday. As many as 2,300 employees are rolling up their sleeves at the Livestock Events Center. The school district says it plans to start its own vaccination clinics on school campuses soon in conjunction with the health district to speed up the process. … Read more
A high wind warning remains in effect in the Sierra until sometime Tuesday. Gusts of up to 100 miles per hour are expected in the mountains-with smaller gusts of up to 60 miles per hour around Lake Tahoe and 35 miles per hour in Truckee Meadows. The strongest winds are expected this evening. Fire danger … Read more
Health officials in Nevada on Sunday reported 1,483 new coronavirus cases and 18 more deaths amid a continuing COVID-19 surge. On Saturday, officials reported a daily record high of 63 COVID-19 deaths along with 2,040 additional confirmed cases.
Cops are cracking down on distracted drivers. Rich Hancock reports; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-011821-HANCOCK-Cell%20Phone%20Citations.mp3
Rich Hancock reports law enforcement is cracking down on distracted divers; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-011821-HANCOCK-Cell%20Phone%20Citations.mp3
Law enforcement is cracking down on distracted driving. Rich Hancock reports; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-011821-HANCOCK-Cell%20Phone%20Citations.mp3 [recorded copy] Beginning last Friday and until January 25th, law enforcement agengies across the state will be issuing citations to distracted drivers. Nevada law states that any use of a handheld electronic device while driving– whether GPS, mp3 or cell phone– is illegal.
Washoe County sees no new deaths in the fight against COVID-19. The death toll stands at 559. But the state set a new record with 62 deaths Thursday. Washoe County added 211 cases and 65 recoveries. 177 persons are hospitalized with the virus. Meantime, long lines were reported yesterday at Renown and St. Mary’s as … Read more
A man faces reckless driving charges after troopers say he crashed into a guardrail on US-395, then led troopers on a chase Thursday night. Police say he exited onto Mill Street, where he hit a median near Terminal Street, leaving the car no longer drivable. He had to be Tasted in order to be arrested. … Read more