Unwanted, unused, unneeded, and expired prescription drugs are being collected Saturday in Washoe County, as well as Carson City, Douglas, and Lyon Counties. The Prescription Drug Round-up is available at many local grocery stores and Sheriffs Offices. In Reno and Sparks that includes Raley’s and Smiths stores. “At home” disposal kits are also being offered.…… MORE
Washoe County Commissioners Need a New Reopening Plan
Pushback from the City of Reno, The Washoe County School District and the County’s own health officer, has Washoe County Commissioners are coming up with a new COVID-19 reopening plan, after their latest was rejected. The Nevada COVID Task Force reviewed the plan Thursday as counties across the state prepare for the transition of mitigation…… MORE
District Health Officer Does Not Endorse Washoe County COVID Plan
Washoe County’s district health officer does not endorse the plan Washoe County Commissioners approved Tuesday as a roadmap to opening the community from COVID-19 restrictions. Despite recommendations from health authorities, the plan approved by the county does not wait until June 1st to drop social distancing recommendations recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and…… MORE
Reno Police Release Photo of Stabbing Suspect
Reno Police released new photos of a suspect involved in a downtown stabbing investigation. It happened around 11:30 p.m. Monday, April 5. Officers said two men got into a fight near the Reno Arch on S. Virginia Street between Commercial Row and 2nd Street. One of the men stabbed the other multiple times then ran…… MORE
Washoe County Commissioners Approve COVID Mitigation Plan
Washoe County Commissioners approved the county’s plan for local COVID mitigation measures. The Governors latest directive removes statewide social distancing minimums May 1st, and removes business capacity limits on June 1. Commissioners, like Vaughn Hartung at times were frustrated with the limits they are working under, and wants to open up more. The Washoe County…… MORE
Law Enforcement Looking For Vehicle Burglary Suspect in The Carson City Area
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of vehicle burglaries over the past few weeks in the Hot Springs Road area. Deputies say items were taken from vehicles after having their windows smashed. Video surveillance taken along Hot Springs Road on March 27, shows a suspect who allegedly broke the window of a…… MORE
Washoe County Has Thousands of Vaccine Appointments Available
Washoe County says it has 8,000 appointments available for COVID vaccinations, and is encouraging everyone to get vaccinated. The County is using a new scheduling software to make it easier to schedule vaccinations. The county is concerned about people who have received their first vaccine, but have not returned for their second shot. James English…… MORE
Sparks Fire Department Holding Vaccine Clinics This Week
The Sparks Fire Department will hold COVID-19 vaccine clinics for those 18 years and older on Today (Mon) through Wednesday. Appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Clinics provide the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Clinics will be held at the Sparks Parks and Recreation Gym, 98 Richards Way in Sparks. Clinics are for first dose…… MORE
Shooting Under Investigation in Reno
Reno Police responded to calls of shots fired near Patton Dr. and Wedekind Rd. around 12 a.m. this morning. Officials say multiple gunshots were heard and shell casings were found on scene. No one was injured and there have been no reports of damage from the shooting.… MORE
IRS Releases a Fifth Round of Economic Impact Payments
The Internal Revenue Service is releasing the fifth round of Economic Impact Payments from the American Rescue Plan, so keep an eye on your back account and mail box.… MORE
