Reno police arrest two men in connection with a shots fired incident. They were called to the 8200 block of Offenhauser Drive in Reno Friday where they say a white Chevy Malibu fled the scene and three people ran on foot; two of them were caught. Police never found any shooting victims.
The Northern Nevada State Veterans Home in Sparks is testing all residents and team members for the coronavirus after a worker tested positive. Out of caution, the Veterans Home began testing employees and 43 residents who may have encountered that person.
One person was killed in a rollover crash Sunday night on Pyramid Highway. According the the Nevada Highway Patrol, it happened just before 10:00 P.M. near Egyptian Drive. Troopers say two cars were involved in the crash and speed was a factor. Three people were taken to the hospital, but one succumbed to their injuries.
Republicans are closely watching the outcome of Tuesday’s primary in Nevada’s 4th and 31st Assembly districts, which they hope to flip as the party looks to try and regain the majorities in both houses in November. The two races offer comeback attempts for former Assemblyman Richard McArthur and Assemblywoman Jill Dickman, but the Assembly Republican … Read more
A Carson City man has died from COVID-19, bringing the Quad-County region’s death toll to six. State health officials say the man was in his 70s. The area saw 18 new positive cases. 59 cases remain active while 155 people have recovered. Meantime, in Washoe County, it’s been five straight days and there have been … Read more
A wildfire burning in steep terrain off Pyramid Highway in the Spanish Springs area is under control. The Kohl fire burned about 18 acres of grass and sage brush on BLM-owned land. No structures were threatened.
If you need a ride between Incline Village and Sand Harbor-public transit won’t be the answer. The East Shore Express is ceasing service for the rest of this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic in hopes of stopping day trippers from crowding beaches; there’s a plan to bring back service next summer.
A new discount grocer opens in Dayton. Grocery Outlet Bargain Market opened Thursday and brought nearly three dozen new jobs to the community. It’s the second Grocery Outlet in Lyon County. The store is open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Gardnerville is canceling several town-sponsored events this summer due to COVID-19. Phase 2 requires limits on gatherings to 50 persons or less-meaning Movies in the Park won’t happen until mid-July. The annual 4th of July freedom festival is also canceled.
A Maryland man is arrested in connection with shots fired in Fernley. 29-year-old Joshua Graham is accused of firing off multiple shots, striking the walls and windows of the Comfort Inn and Suites Tuesday. Police say Graham fled the scene and gave chase, but was arrested shortly thereafter. Police say he has no memory of … Read more