Is it safe for students to head back to class and What precautions will be in place to keep children safe? These are some of the questions many families have regarding the upcoming semester in Washoe County. The conversation continues this week during a virtual forum hosted by the Washoe County School District. Superintendent Dr. … Read more
Fire officials said the over 18,000-acre Numbers Fire that broke out off U.S. 395 south of Gardnerville last week was likely caused by hot particles escaping a failed semi-truck exhaust system, according to the Bureau of Land Management. As of Monday afternoon, the fire was 100 percent contained with three houses and 37 outbuildings burned.
Hundreds of firefighters make major progress on the Numbers Fire burning near Gardnerville. The fire is now 88 percent contained with progress halted at about 18,000 acres. One person suffered a minor injury. The fire has claimed 45 structures, including three homes since it was sparked a week ago. Fire danger remains high today with … Read more
Central Lyon firefighters stop a 120-acre brush fire from spreading further. They came out to Mile Hill east of Dayton Saturday. No one was injured and firefighters managed to protect several homes that were in the line of fire.
The Quad-County region picks up 10 new cases of COVID-19-and no new recoveries. That brings the total active number of cases to 130 No new deaths were reported.
Fire destroys a mobile home in Sun Valley over the weekend. Firefighters were called to Fifth Avenue near Sun Valley Boulevard Saturday night. They made quick work of the flames, and one person got out safely, but their home is a total loss. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Reno-based Eldorado Resorts will have to sell three of its casinos in Indiana if it wants its deal to take over Caesars to go through. The requirement was set by the Indiana Gaming Commission.
Traner Pool in Reno reopened today. Swim sessions are happening in 90-minute increments each day at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. Sessions are limited to 50 participants and are on a first-come first-served basis. Attendees must wear face coverings at all times unless in the pool-they also must bring their own chair.
A person suffered multiple gunshot wounds Sunday night after a drive-by shotting that happened off Valley Road. Officers responded to the 1000 block of Valley Road just after 8:30 p.m. on the report of a shooting. The victim was taken to Renown with unknown injuries. Police say the suspect vehicle is an older grey or … Read more
Two more people at the Northern Nevada State Veterans Home have died from COVID-19. The latest deaths involve a 90-year-old U.S. Navy veteran who was being treated at the Reno VA Hospital and a 95-year-old spouse of a Korean War Navy veteran who was hospitalized at Renown. 13 veterans and 20 staffers remain COVID-19 positive.