Washoe County sets a new record for daily COVID-19 cases, clocking in at 561 Sunday. That shattered a new record that was set just the day prior with 529 new cases. The county added four new deaths Sunday for a total of 219. Active cases now stand at 5,425. Meantime, hospitals in Reno, Sparks, and … Read more
Governors in some western states are issuing travel advisories. The states of California, Oregon, and Washington are urging people to quarantine for 14 days and not to take any non-essential trips out-of-state. It comes after COVID-19 cases surpass one million in California and records are broken in the other states. Governor Steve Sisolak gave Nevadans … Read more
Mt. Rose Ski Resort is planning to open early even as the COVID-19 pandemic gets more severe. A marketing director for the resort says they will have several lifts in operation and will have many trials down from the top in order to spread out crowds. They’ll also limit the number of season passes and … Read more
A motorcyclist is critically hurt after a crash on Geiger Grade. Troopers say the motorcycle crossed from eastbound to westbound lanes and hit an SUV Sunday. The motorcyclist was hospitalized.
A man is arrested after a standoff at a Reno apartment complex. Police handcuffed 20-year-old Austin Huff after they say fired 20 shots through the door of his apartment on Sky Valley Drive last night. Police say nearby apartments had to be evacuated as a precaution. Huff eventually surrendered and faces various gun charges.
Police continue search for driver involved in deadly hit-and-run crash in Reno. A pedestrian has died after being taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car on Halloween night. According to Reno Police, an officer found James Lester, 35, laying in a marked crosswalk near the intersection of Wells Ave. … Read more
A Carson School para-professional will represent Nevada as an inspirational employee. Dan Davis has details; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-111620-DAVIS-Rise%20Award%20Nominee.mp3
Governor Steve Sisolak has nominated a Carson schools’ paraprofessional to represent Nevada. Dan Davis has more; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-111620-DAVIS-Rise%20Award%20Nominee.mp3
The Department of Education is recognizing inspirational school employees. Dan Davis describes one in Carson City; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-111620-DAVIS-Rise%20Award%20Nominee.mp3
Washoe County adds 433 new COVID-19 cases, marking the second highest single-day total on record so far. Active cases have now surpassed 4,400. The area saw no new deaths and 139 recoveries. Due to the spike in COVID-19 cases in the state, the Washoe County Health District is urging you to reconsider large family gatherings … Read more