All 17 Nevada Counties are back under mask mandates as of today (Fri), because of the continued spread of the virus. The mandate says all Nevada’s counties must require masks in indoor shared spaces, and in crowded places outdoors. Eureka County is the last to face a mask mandate, and is reporting high transmission of…… MORE
Sheriff’s Office Looking For a Vehicle Burglary Suspect
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office responded to a vehicle burglary Wednesday morning in Cold Springs and found six other vehicle burglaries in the neighborhood. Deputies went to a home on Mount Evans Drive about 9 am. A person reported a bag of cosmetics and a bible were stolen from a vehicle. Deputies found six other…… MORE
More Counties Will Soon be Under The Mask Mandate
All of Nevada will be under a mask mandate starting Friday, according to the state. Nevada Health Response reported all of Nevada’s 17 counties are currently experiencing substantial or high COVID-19 transmission. Lincoln County is showing a substantial rate while the other counties are showing high rates. Eureka County is for a second week showing…… MORE
Compost Fire Impacting Air Quality in Spanish Springs
The Washoe County Air Quality Management Division says the compost fire in Spanish Springs is impacting air quality in nearby neighborhoods. As of Wednesday morning, air quality in certain areas was in the Moderate to Unhealthy range. The Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District said the pile will be burning for the next few days as…… MORE
NV Energy Asking You to Conserve Power
NV Energy is asking customers to conserve power in response to excessive heat in California and Nevada. Josh Langdon, NV Energy Vice President of Transmission says “With high temperatures forecasted this week, we are anticipating higher energy demand across the western U.S. that could contribute to energy supply constraints. In a statement, NV Energy said…… MORE
Reno Police Investigating Fatal Shooting
Reno Police Detectives are investigating a shooting death late Monday night. Officers responded to reports of gunshots at about 10:30 P.M. on Talus Way near N. Virginia Street. One person had been shot and that person died of their injuries. Detectives from the Robbery Homicide Unit say the incident appears isolated and there is no…… MORE
Body Found in Lake Tahoe
The body of a man was found floating in Lake Tahoe Monday, about 50 feet away from the shoreline. The body is unidentified, and there is no apparent connection to any of the fires burning nearby, according to Eldorado County officials. Cause of death is under investigation.… MORE
Celebration of Life For Sparks Mayor Ron Smith Planned For Friday
The family of Ron Smith invites the community to a celebration of life in memory of Ron Smith on Friday, September 10th. The community event will be held at the Nevada Veterans Memorial Plaza Park located at the Sparks Marina from 2 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Ron Smith died of pancreatic cancer on August 19,…… MORE
Finding Relief from Wildfire Smoke
Wildfire smoke is a hazard to many Nevadans right now, but health experts say some might not get the relief they need inside their homes. KOH’s Jim Fannin reports:… MORE
Helping Local Fire Victims
Wells Fargo in partnership with the American Red Cross is making it easy for you to help victims in the Caldor Fire with donate button at their ATMs.… MORE
