Washoe County’s death toll from COVID-19 ticks up. We’re now at 76 total deaths. The number of positive tests increased by 38. Active cases dropped by 5 to 974. Cases are expected to rise again today – as several more tests have been done.
A father and son are arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a child for more than a decade. 44-year-old Jaime Oseguera was arrested on two counts of sexual assault of a child in June. Now he faces more than 30 counts of sexually assaulting a child n under 16 and 14, and gross lewdness. Police … Read more
Pyramid Lake’s closure has been extended. That means no boating, camping, fishing has been all due to COVID-19. The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe gave no date for when the popular lake might reopen.
As coronavirus gets worse in California, the governor there is rolling back closures. Governor Gavin Newsom has ordered the three-week closure of bars, indoor dining, movie theaters, wineries, tasting rooms, family entertainment centers, zoos, museums and cardrooms. in the state’s most populated counties. Placer and El Dorado counties, which include Lake Tahoe, are not on … Read more
A Las Vegas police officer, who shot in the head during a protest against the death of George Floyd last month is now getting medical treatment out-of-state. The Las Vegas Review Journal reports Shay Mikalonis was transported to McCarran International Airport by a procession of police and fire vehicles Wednesday. He’s heading to an unnamed … Read more
A special session of the state Legislature has been tentatively scheduled for July 8. Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Wednesday State lawmakers will return to address budget issues caused by the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent business closures. The state funds a large amount of services through tax revenue from Las Vegas’ gambling and hospitality industries, which … Read more
Officials said Wednesday that the rate of coronavirus cases reported each day in Nevada is nearly three times higher than a month ago. In the seven days leading up to Tuesday, reports of confirmed cases were growing about 3.9%, or 644 cases, every day. Hospitalizations have also been increasing since May 31, around the time … Read more
A record-breaking day in Washoe county-which added 110 coronavirus cases Tuesday. The previous record was 108 cases set just days ago on June 26th. Active cases are approaching 1,000 as are recoveries.
All evacuations have been lifted after the Poeville Fire burning on Peavine Mountain scorched more than 3,000 thousand acres. At last check, the fire was 70 percent contained. At least 11 buildings burned, and two people were hurt.
You won’t be catching a Reno Aces game this season. All Minor League baseball play has been canceled this season. Any fans who bought tickets will get an account credit for future use.