Hospitalizations Going Up

The number of people hospitalized in Nevada with COVID-19 has more than doubled over the last month, officials said Monday, increasing to 1,617 hospitalized patients statewide and up from 692. The Nevada Hospital Association reported hospitalized coronavirus patients increased more than 230% from Nov. 6 to Dec. 6 as the state continues experiencing a surge … Read more

CC Toyota Gifts Schools (PM)

Alex Walden of Carson City Toyota explains a $15,000 gift to benefit Carson City, Douglas and Lyon County School children; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-120820-WALDEN-CC%20Toyota%20Gifts%20Schools.mp3

CC Toyota Gifts Schools (MID)

Carson City Toyota’s Alex Walden explains how Lyon County, Douglas County and Carson City Schools each received a get a $5,000 holiday boost; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-120820-WALDEN-CC%20Toyota%20Gifts%20Schools.mp3

CC Toyota Gifts Schools (AM)

Lyon County, Douglas County and Carson City Schools each get a get a $5,000 boost. Carson City Toyota’s Alex Walden explains; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-120820-WALDEN-CC%20Toyota%20Gifts%20Schools.mp3

NV sets new COVID-19 record over weekend

Washoe County added three new COVID-19 deaths Sunday for a total of 317. All three persons had underlying medical conditions. They were men in their 70s and 80s and a woman in her 80s. The county added nearly 350 cases Sunday and 73 recoveries. More than 280 persons remain hospitalized with the virus in Washoe … Read more

Rare NV plant being destroyed by wild animals, not humans, report says

A rare Nevada plant is being damaged by wild animals-not humans-according to a new federal report. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services says the Tiehm’s buckwheat that’s only found on 21 acres of land in Esmeralda County is being attacked by squirrels and antelope, debunking an environmentalist theory that humans caused damage to the plant.

Reno man dies from injuries in week-old hit-and-run

A Reno man has died from injuries he suffered in a week-old hit-and-run crash. 32-year-old Cody Robinson was struck while walking at Kietzke Lane near Galletti Way last Monday night. Police say a metallic blue mid-size SUV fled the scene of that crash. They suspect it has front-end damage as a result of the crash. … Read more

Douglas Co. libraries close due to COVID

Libraries in Douglas County have closed to the public, starting today. The closure is in response to a massive spike in COVID-19. Instead, the library will offer curbside pick-up services at the Minden Branch Monday through Saturday and at the Lake Tahoe Branch on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The closure is in effect until further notice.