Reno Police are asking for the community’s help finding a missing 9-year-old. Troy Owens was last seen around 3:30 p.m. Thursday, near Stead Elementary. Police say Troy was last seen wearing a grey shirt with a blue under shirt, grey pants, and red fingerless gloves. He may have a grey backpack with orange trim. … MORE
A Dozen Washoe County Schools Confirm Cases of COVID-19
There are now a dozen schools in Washoe County with confirmed cases of Covid 19. Washoe County Health Officer Kevin Dick is reminding parents NOT to send kids to school if they are awaiting covid 19 test results. No one should go to school if they are feeling sick. Washoe County schools opened last week…… MORE
School Board Trustees Will Appoint a Replacement For Scott Kelley
Washoe County School Trustees will appoint a replacement for Scott Kelley. Kelley resigned from the school board Thursday, after details of his messy divorce became public, including allegations that he harassed his ex, placed tracking devices on her car, and other allegations. Two board members asked for his resignation. Kelly said in a statement “The…… MORE
Grand Sierra Resort Hosting Weekly Hiring Fairs
The Grand Sierra Resort and Casino plans to host hiring fairs every Thursday through the end of September inside the Grand Buffet. They need Guest Room Attendants, Clean Ambassadors, Utility Cleaner, Utility Engineers, and several roles in housekeeping, and will be talking to applicants from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the 3rd. From 2…… MORE
Nevada is Rejecting New CDC Guidlines For COVID-19 Testing
Nevada is rejecting a diminished testing effort now recommended by the CDC. State of Nevada health officials say they will not adopt the new guidance and will continue to strongly recommend testing for all individuals – symptoms or no symptoms – who have been in contact with a person who has been diagnosed with COVID-19.…… MORE
Douglas County School District Reports a Positive Case of COVID-19
The Douglas County School District reported a positive case of COVID-19 and said “a small number of individuals at Gardnerville Elementary School, Carson Valley Middle School, and Douglas High School” could be affected. Families with a member who was a close contact of the infected person have been contacted by Carson City Health and Human…… MORE
Federal Aid Package For Airlines Ends October 1st
A $25 billion federal aid package for airlines ends October 1st, and Reno Tahoe International Airport is expecting flight cancellations due to a lack of travel demand and layoffs thanks to the pandemic.… MORE
Police Looking For a Shooting Suspect
Police are asking for help finding the suspect in a shooting on Wingfield Hills Road in Spanish Springs. KOH’s Monty Wolf has some of the details.… MORE
New Details Released About an Officer-Involved Shooting in Reno
New details were released Wednesday about the Reno Police Department shooting a suspect Saturday night in downtown Reno.… MORE
Two More Local Schools Reported COVID-19 Cases
The Washoe County School District reports it has received word of a positive COVID-19 case at Vaughn Middle School and another at Lemelson STEM Academy. The WCSD is working with the Washoe County Health District to conduct contact tracing. The WCSD and the Health District may exclude students, teachers or other staff from the campus…… MORE
