U.S. Senator Ted Cruz will headline this summer’s Basque Fry. The Reno Gazette-Journal reports the former Republican presidential hopeful is set to take the stage along with U.S, Reps Matt Gaetz and Devine Nunes in August. It’s one of few major events that haven’t been canceled due to COVID-19.
Mask use was spotty among customers as casinos in Reno, Las Veegas and throughout Nevada reopened Thursday for the first time since March following a closure to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Casino resorts closed in mid March. By April, unemployment reached 28.2%, topping figures in any state even during the Great Depression. Casino … Read more
Nevada has seen more than a month of declining rates of coronavirus-related hospitalizations and positive tests for COVID-19, according to Gov. Sisolak on Thursday. The governor said Nevada has made significant progress meeting five benchmarks he set in late April in order to start easing restrictions on gatherings and business closures.
Reno police will soon be required to intervene if they see fellow officers using excessive force. The new policy was announced by Chief Jason Soto Wednesday in response to the racially-charged police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis – as many, nationwide, call for more police accountability. Soto called Floyd’s killing “senseless” and says the … Read more
A small brush fire is quickly extinguished in Reno. It broke out near the Asian Market at South Virginia Street and Gentry Way Wednesday behind a store. No damage was sustained, and no one was injured.
At least two people were seriously hurt in a head-on crash in Minden that totally obliterated one of the vehicles. Troopers say it happened on U.S. 395 northbound near Muller Lane Wednesday. Both drivers were taken by medical chopper to the hospital.
For a fourth straight day, Washoe County’s death toll from COVID-19 remains unchanged at 61. Recoveries from the virus have surpassed 1,000. The county reported just a dozen new cases bringing the total number of active cases in the low 600s.
Reno police make a fourth arrest in connection with riots downtown over the weekend. Wesley Compton faces charges of felony theft and destruction of property. Police say he threw rocks at the station and parked cars and tagged the building with anti-police graffiti. They say Compton was carrying a replica police badge.
In a virtual news conference on Wednesday, the Nevada COVID-19 Response Team outlined their preparations for a potential surge in coronavirus cases. Over the next four weeks, the response team plans to expand testing capacity to 7,000 per day. Since the pandemic took full effect, Governor Steve Sisolak has established a goal to test at … Read more
The Peppermill is among casinos that are reopening today. Gaming floors and restaurants will be at 50% capacity for the time being. Employees will be wearing masks, and guests will be asked to adhere to social distancing protocols. Plexiglass dividers have been set up, table games have limited seating, and the pool and spa will … Read more