Renown gets major PPE donation

Renown is getting a major donation of personal protective gear as the nation stares down shortage amid the coronavirus pandemic. Convoy of Hope Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris is donating one million FDA approved face masks to health care workers and first responders. Renown will receive 6,000 masks.

Lakeside Tennis Club could become senior living

Lakeside Tennis Club could be torn down for a senior living facility. Reno Land wants to turn the site into a 350-unit apartment complex for adults 55 and older after they say the aging facilities are no longer viable; they say membership at the club is also down.

Pot Dispensaries Take a Hit During the Outbreak

As we head into more than 30 days since Governor Steve Sisolak ordered a statewide shutdown, marijuana dispensaries, which are considered ‘essential businesses’, have seen a slump in product sales. Local dispensaries in Northern Nevada use the delivery-only method, which allows customers to buy from the comfort of their couch. The process still requires customers … Read more

State Courts Close in Carson City

The state Supreme Court on Monday closed its courthouses in Carson City and Las Vegas to visitors, people who have traveled outside the United States during the last two weeks and anyone diagnosed with or exposed to someone with COVID-19.

CCSD to Move to New Grading System

The Carson City School District (CCSD) will transition all secondary students to a pass/fail grading system for the second semester of the 2019-2020 school year. The decision comes as principals, instructional leaders, district-level administrators and members of the teachers’ union have discussed the extension of school closures following spring break. They say moving to pass/fail … Read more

Washoe County death toll from COVID-19 rises to 18

Washoe County’s death toll from COVID-19 rises to 18. The latest victims are a man and a woman, both in their 60s with underlying health conditions. The county has at least 637 cases of coronavirus. At least 44 persons are hospitalized, and 151 have recovered from the contagious respiratory illness. Statewide, Nevada has more than … Read more

RSCVA close to running out of funding amid pandemic

The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitor’s Authority is close to running out of money. Vice Chair Ed Lawson tells News 4 furloughs and salary cuts are on the table after projections show they’ll lose between 70 and 90 percent of revenue every month for the rest of the year due to cancelled conferences and events tied … Read more

Crystal Bay cancels 4th of July fireworks due to coronavirus

It’s a dramatic step, but Incline Village won’t be holding any Fourth of July events this year. The Crystal Bay Visitor Authority says the annual fireworks at Incline Beach are canceled due to coronavirus and the potential risk the gatherings would cause to public health. At this point, fireworks displays in South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe … Read more

Ex-mayor of Auburn, CA dies in small plane crash

The former mayor of a Placer County city has died in a small plane crash. Dr. Bill Kirby was piloting a plane that went down Saturday at Auburn Municipal Airport. He died at the scene; a passenger suffered minor injuries. Kirby who was mayor of Auburn had just spoken out about social media posts criticizing … Read more