The Washoe County DA’s office says a 2018 fatal police-involved shooting was justified. Rolando Brizuela was shot and killed at London Circle and Manchester Way while police were investigating reports of an armed robbery. Police fatally shot Brizuela when they say he showed his gun.
Washoe County may not have a clear picture of its COVID-19 case count due to a what local health officials called a backlog in testing at the state lab. Health Officer Kevin Dick says the county still hasn’t received results from testing that happened a week ago. The backlog is tied, in part to state … Read more
If you planned on filing for unemployment Saturday — don’t. The state’s website will be down tomorrow all day as network upgrades are performed. That means Nevada’s unemployment call centers and the Job Connect site won’t work. You’re encouraged to apply or call Sunday. The federal pandemic unemployment assistance system and call center are not … Read more
A Tahoe-area peak may soon undergo a name change. Jeff Davis Peak in Alpine County, in the Sierra, named after the Confederate president Jefferson Davis, could switch names as early as next month.
Mormon crickets have invaded northern Nevada. The state entomologist says the bugs haven’t been seen here since 2004, and their newfound presence appears to be weather related, tied to the drought. The Department of Agriculture is keeping a close eye on the situation as the crickets are a danger to crops.
Washoe County deputies need your help solving a stabbing that happened over the weekend at Moon Rocks. Deputies say a 46-year-old man was stabbed four times in the back at a large party. One of the stab wounds, they say, punctured his lung. They’re hoping someone at that party may have seen something and will … Read more
More parking is coming to UNR’s campus. A seven-level parking garage complete with more than 800 spaces is coming to the south end of campus as part of the new Gateway precinct. It will also have a pedestrian footbridge connecting to the 4th story. Construction is slated to begin this fall on the project that … Read more
A California man was arrested in connection with setting fire to a historic railroad station in Dayton. 63-year-old Kurt Selzer of Ventura allegedly started the fire with a lighter and acetone. The depot was a total loss, and the fire spread to the two other buildings and a home.
Nevada casinos are now requiring gamblers and spectators to wear protective face coverings at table games that have no barriers. The Nevada Gaming Control Board updated its health and safety policy required for the reopening of casinos, tightening rules for gamblers sitting down to play.
Health officials are reporting one death, a record 83 new coronavirus cases and 46 recoveries in Washoe County on Thursday. The death was a man in his 60s with underlying health conditions. A backlog at the state lab was the reason for the record-high 83 new cases.