A Carson City woman in her 70s has tested presumptive positive for the coronavirus,. Officials say the woman became sick after recently traveling to San Jose. During her travels, she was not symptomatic. The woman and her husband are currently self-isolating at home and are monitored daily.
Governor Steve Sisolak declared a state of emergency Thursday and suggested he may ban mass gatherings to combat the spread of the new coronavirus outbreak. The Governor held a news conference Thursday evening in Las Vegas where he announced the emergency order, saying the move was not a reason for people to panic but allows … Read more
The Washoe County jail says its ready to combat coronavirus. Sheriff Darin Balaam says they’ve increased medical screenings of inmates and sanitation procedures throughout building. They’ve also established a plan to quarantine inmates, if necessary. So far, there’s been no restrictions on visitors.
A man is shot in the leg in Sparks. It happened on the 4000 block of Moorpark Court just after midnight. Police say the man’s injury is not life-threatening. No one’s been arrested. A $1,000 reward is being offered in the case.
A Nevada law could be expanded on the federal level.U.S. Senator for Nevada Catherine Cortez Masto introduced the Confidentiality Opportunities for Peer Support Counseling Act on the Senate floor Wednesday-aimed at stopping police suicides. The measure protects the anonymity of officers taking part in peer support counseling programs. The program is in effect within the … Read more
Nevada is getting $6.5 million to combat coronavirus. Neighboring California will get more than $42 million of the $8 billion in emergency aid passed by Congress.
Douglas County deputies need your help finding a man who burglarized a laundromat. Deputies say a man was caught on surveillance Friday entering a 24-hour laundromat at Centertown Drive and U.S. 395 and tried to pry open vending machines. They say the burglar had a lookout in a light-colored VW Bug with a sun-roof.
Shoppers Square is one step closer to becoming the Reno Public Market. Phase 2 of construction began Wednesday as crews work to demo parts of the enclosed mall area. Businesses like Cold Stone Creamery, CVS, IHOP, and the post office will remain open during this phase of construction.
The athletic departments at the University of Nevada, Reno and UNLV have announced that fans won’t be allowed to attend spring sporting events at the two schools for the rest of the season. In a joint statement Wednesday, the two universities say only “game-essential staff” plus family, coaches and accredited media will be allowed to … Read more
Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam said Wednesday that precautions are in place at the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Detention Facility to aid in protecting staff and inmates from COVID-19. Balaam said Last week they began developing an action plan. This plan includes increased medical screenings, increased education and awareness for both inmates and staff, and … Read more