Governor Steve Sisolak announced Wednesday that he has tested negative for the coronavirus after potentially being exposed. The Governor was tested Tuesday evening after canceling his live stream announcement about that state’s plans for Phase 2 of reopening. According to his team, Sisolak visited the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation last week, where … Read more
A man is in stable condition after being shot near his shoulder Wednesday evening near Yori Avenue and Gallaway Lane in Reno. Around 7:30 p.m. the Reno Police Department responded to a shooting at the 2600 block of Yori Avenue in Reno. Police were able to locate and arrest the suspect responsible for the shooting. … Read more
A federal judge has again rejected a conservative voting rights group’s bid to block the mail-in primary election now under way in Nevada as part of an effort to guard against spread of the coronavirus at traditional polling places. U.S. District Judge Miranda Du said in a strongly worded opinion late Wednesday the Voters’ Rights … Read more
For the first time in 52 years, the Governor’s Dinner will not go on. Scheduled for July 9th at the Governor’s Mansion in Carson City, the major fundraiser for Wolf Pack Athletics has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Nevada Athletics still plan to go ahead with the fall sports season as normal.
Recoveries continue to outpace active cases of COVID-19 in Washoe County. Recoveries have surpassed 800 while active cases are at just over 600. Of the county’s 54 new cases, 18 are from the homeless population. The county’s death toll stands at 54.
Two California residents are arrested in connection with several vehicle burglaries at trailheads in Lake Tahoe and in Carson Valley. Carolyn Brinkman and Harvis Berry are accused of stealing cash and credit cards from cars-and then buying $6,000 in gift cards for themselves. They were arrested Sunday in Carson City after breaking into cars at … Read more
The coronavirus pandemic has led to a decrease in vital childhood vaccinations, according to a statewide non-profit. Immunize Nevada says vaccinations are down 64 percent…not just here in Nevada, but across the nation.
The Quad-County region sees two new cases of coronavirus. They involve a Lyon County boy under the age of 18 and a Douglas County man in his 60s. The area has 44 active cases, 128 total recoveries, and four deaths.
COVID-19 testing for asymptomatic persons is happening in Washoe County starting next week. Those interested must pre-register by calling 328-2427 beginning Thursday. Testing starts Monday.
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak said Tuesday that the state will begin Phase 2 of his “Roadmap to Recovery” reopening plan on Friday, allowing most businesses to reopen and paving the way for casinos and tourists to return on June 4. Places of worship will also be allowed to reopen for gatherings with a maximum of … Read more