A record high on Tuesday in the daily number of positive coronavirus tests in Nevada may be the result of lax mask-wearing and a lack of social distancing during the Independence Day holiday, according to state officials. Caleb Cage, state pandemic response chief, said “Nevada continues to see a resurgence in COVID-19 hospitalizations, We believe … Read more
In a major change in policy, Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam announced today that his Office will release the Body Worn Camera (BWC) footage and initial details, as they are known, within 14 days of one of his commissioned personnel being involved in an officer involved shooting. The newly adopted policy also provides framework for … Read more
After poring line-by-line over cuts proposed by Nevada state agencies, Republicans and Democratic lawmakers largely agree on one thing: They need more relief dollars from the federal government to stem a projected $1.2 billion budget deficit. With a budget deal nowhere in sight, both the state Senate and Assembly passed a resolution Tuesday urging congressional … Read more
It took one week-but the Numbers Fire near Gardnerville is 100 percent contained. The fire scorched more than 18,000 acres and consumed 45 structures, including three homes. Investigators believe the fire was sparked by a semi-truck that experienced a failure in its exhaust system, igniting brush along U.S. 395. That said, they’re still looking for … Read more
We’re learning more about a positive COVID-19 case that halted the legislature’s special session. The person is a member of the Assembly from southern Nevada. Now, nearly half of lawmakers are working remotely.
The number of people with coronavirus in Washoe County is likely far higher than what’s reported. The Reno Gazette-Journal reports an antibody study done by the health district and UNR found the infection rate was five times higher than what’s currently shown. The study is one of few done like it around the country.
California is rolling back openings as COVID-19 spikes. Dine-in restaurants, wineries, tasting rooms, movie theaters, family entertainment centers, zoos, museums, cardrooms, and bars must all close in a majority of counties. Fitness centers, places of worship, non-critical officers, as well as hair salons, barbershops and malls must also close in 30 counties. This includes Placer … Read more
Investigators say a fire in Dayton over the weekend was likely sparked by target shooters. The 308-acre fire burned across Lyon and Storey counties and on Bureau of Land Management land after being sparked Saturday afternoon. No one was hurt, and no homes were damaged.
A juvenile is killed in a crash on I-80 in Pershing County. Troopers say a car careened onto the dirt median and struck a construction barrel before running off the road and over-turning Sunday. 18-year-old Elyzah Leon of Winnemuca was hospitalized. A girl in the car with her was pronounced dead at the scene. Police … Read more
The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles has extended its grace period for DMV-issued documents that expired between March 12 and July 15 through September 13. The DMV said the grace period allows for the continued use of expired documents during Nevada’s State of Emergency declared because of COVID-19. While DMV offices are open, the department … Read more