Food Bank of Northern Nevada is Ready for August

The Food Bank of Northern Nevada has announced its August Mobile Harvest Schedule and will continues to operate using a drive through model. They are asking those who will attend a Mobile Harvest distribution to start the process by filling out the pre-registration form. Additional information will also be required at the distribution. And they’re … Read more

Douglas County School District Has a Plan

The Douglas County School District has announced its back-to-school plan has been approved by its Board of Trustees. The plan mirrors what many districts have adopted during the Coronavirus Pandemic. Students K-12 will be separated into ‘A & B’ tracks – rotating between in-person and distance learning each day. Schools in the valley will start … Read more

Washoe County Health Officials Caution Against Reopening

Washoe County District Health Officer Kevin Dick is urging school district officials to not reopen next month due to rising COVID-19 cases. During Thursday’s District Board of Health meeting, Dick says he had a phone call with district superintendent Dr. Kristen McNeill about reopening. Dick says that Washoe County is far exceeding the tracking criteria … Read more

Fallon doctor charged with prescription drug crimes dies

A Fallon doctor, who was previously arrested on federal prescription drug crimes has died. New charges were lodged against Gary Ridenour just last month. Prosecutors say he faced additional charges, including open and gross lewdness and battery, they say stemmed from an incident in his office last year. Authorities haven’t said how he died.

Reno City Council halts public comment amid racist chants, cussing

For the second time this month, live public comment at Reno City Council’s virtual meetings came to a grinding halt. It happened last night after someone started racist chants and obscenities. Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve called it “absurd” and offensive. Commenting was also shut down earlier this month when something similar happened during a police … Read more