Remote learning is leading to less successful outcomes for Washoe County students. The Washoe County School District says between 25 and 33 percent of middle and high school students are failing at least one course. No word on how the district plans to catch kids up and combat learning loss during these challenging times.
At Carson Tahoe Medical Center, frontline pandemic workers are getting their second dose of the Pfizer vaccine while other staff are getting their first dose of the Moderna vaccine. Officials there say 70 percent of the hospital’s workforce will be vaccinated by the end of this week.
Washoe County adds five COVID-19 deaths for a total of 518. All five deaths were in persons with underlying health conditions. The county added more than 250 cases and more than 100 recoveries Wednesday. Meantime, the Quad-County region adds seven COVID-19 deaths – for a total of 135. The area saw 85 new cases and … Read more
Unattended cooking sparks a fire in Sun Valley. Truckee Meadows firefighters were called to Bozic Lane near East 7th Street early this morning. Everyone inside made it out safely before firefighters arrived, but 2 News reports three had to be hospitalized for smoke inhalation.
A Nevada Highway Patrol trooper suffers minor injuries after a crash. It happened on northbound U.S. 395 in the Panther Valley area last night. The trooper did not require a hospital.
Educators, daycare workers and higher education staff in Quad-County will be able to get the first dose of the vaccine as early as January 11th, as they move into tier 2 of vaccinations. Those in tier 2 and work in Lyon, Douglas, Carson or Storey counties should expect their employer, pharmacy or health care provider … Read more
Nevada officials reported 60 coronavirus deaths on Wednesday, breaking the record for the highest single-day total since the start of the pandemic. The sum surpasses Dec. 31, when the state reported 59 deaths, and brings the cumulative total to 3,295 deaths — roughly 1 out of every 1,000 Nevada residents. Most cases have been in … Read more
The U.S. Capitol breach and Nevada’s reaction. Rich Hancock reports; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-010721-Capitol%20Breach.mp3
Rich Hancock reports on Nevada’s reaction to the Capitol breach; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-010721-Capitol%20Breach.mp3
The Capitol and democracy itself under seige. Rich Hancock reports; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-010721-Capitol%20Breach.mp3