Elections officials say Nevada has safeguards in place to prevent people from voting twice in elections, refuting an assertion from former U.S. Sen. Dean Heller that a new state law makes it possible for voters to cast more than one ballot. Heller, a Republican criticized the new election law signed by Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak … Read more
Nevada’s football season is seeing some changes. The Mountain West announced a revised plan for the 2020 fall sports season-pushing the state of play back by nearly a month. It now begins September 26th. The season will have 10 games–with two non-conference games dropped from the schedule.
Governor Steve Sisolak declares racism a public health crisis. Sisolak signed a proclamation last night aimed at raising awareness so Nevada doesn’t perpetuate poor health outcomes due to systemic racism and the pandemic. Several states have made similar moves.
A Winnemucca man is killed in a fiery crash. It happened on U.S. 95, north of Winnemucca. Troopers say a pick-up truck heading south crossed over the center-line and struck a Kia. The pick-up landed on its roof and caught fire; that driver was hospitalized. Police say 37-year-old Zoraida Rios – who was behind the … Read more
Another person has died from COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. The latest death involves a man from Carson City, in his 50s. That brings the total number of deaths for the area to 13. The Quad-County region also saw seven new cases and 26 recoveries.
The North Fire, burning near Hallelujah Junction, is 70 percent contained. The fire was sparked by a car towing a trailer with a flat tire. So far, it’s burned nearly 6,900 acres. The Bureau of Land Management expects full containment Saturday.
A man who was killed in a motorcycle crash in Gardnerville has been identified. Troopers say 62-year-old Kurt Kelso of Oregon, was driving on Kingsbury Grade when he struck a dirt mound and was thrown from his motorcycle Saturday. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Health officials are reporting one death, 101 recoveries and 78 new cases of COVID-19 in Washoe County on Wednesday. The death was a man in his 70s with underlying health conditions.
Nevada lawmakers voted to shield certain industries from coronavirus-related legal liability and require hotels and casinos to enact worker protection measures after days of complicated negotiations with Gov. Steve Sisolak’s office and the state’s most powerful labor and business interests. If Sisolak signs it as expected, Nevada will join more than a dozen states that … Read more
The Douglas County Sheriff says he is encouraging all sides to peacefully express their views at a weekend demonstration planned outside his office. Sheriff Dan Coverley came under fire last week after he posted a letter on his office’s website telling the library not to bother calling 911 for help after the library considered supporting … Read more