In the wake of the global pandemic, and after looking at many strategies to hold the 39th event, The Great Reno Balloon Race has determined that it cannot safely and financially hold the 2020 spectator event. In a video released to the media, Executive Director Pete Copeland says there’s just too much uncertainty… Fans can…… MORE
Celebrate Independence Day Without The Illegal Fireworks
Fourth of July is tomorrow, and fire officials with the US Forest Service are asking you to celebrate this year without the fireworks.… MORE
COVID-19 Cases Continue to Surge Across The State of Nevada
Covid 19 cases continue to surge across Nevada. 645 new cases were reported Wednesday. Four more deaths were also reported. Statewide, 511 people have died from the corona virus.… MORE
Crews on Scene of Wildfire in The South Lake Tahoe Area
The U.S. Forest Service reports good progress by crews fighting a fire in the South Lake Tahoe area at the Mount Tallac Trailhead. People driving on California 89 between Camp Richardson and Emerald Bay are asked to use caution as many fire vehicles are parked on the highway. It has burned about 3 acres.… MORE
Father & Son Arrested on Multiple Charges of Sexual Assault
A Washoe County father and son have been arrested on multiple charges of sexual assault and lewdness with a child. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Crimes Against Children unit arrested 44 year old Jaime Oseguera, and 20 year old Mark Oseguera-Chavez, for numerous counts of crimes against children. Jaime Oseguera was originally arrested on June…… MORE
Special Session of The Nevada Legislature Scheduled For July 8
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak has officially called for the Legislature to convene in a special session on July 8 to address the state’s Fiscal Year 2021 budget crisis. When the Governor issued his Stay-at-Home directive in March, state revenues suffered severe declines. Gaming revenues for the state dropped by nearly 100% in April and May.…… MORE
Northern Nevada Veterans Home Reports Eleven New COVID-19 Infections
The Northern Nevada State Veterans Home reports 11 new infections. Two of the cases involve residents; nine of the cases are staff members. All of the patients are either asymptomatic or are stable with mild symptoms. The new infections bring the total positive cases at the facility to 8 residents and 14 staff members. The…… MORE
Nevada Added to New York’s Quarantine List
The surge in cases has landed Nevada and California on New York’s quarantine list. Nevada is among 16 states being asked to self quarantine for two weeks, before traveling to New York. The list includes Arizona, Utah and Idaho, where COVID cases are also surging.… MORE
Fourth of July Fireworks Cancelled in Virginia City
There will be no Fourth of July fireworks in Virginia City this year. In a press release, Storey County said the decision to cancel this year’s display was based on many factors including “the growing number of COVID-19 cases, potential threats to communities, fire-prone conditions and cancellation of other like events.”… MORE
Washoe County Reaches New Daily Record of COVID-19 Cases
Washoe County reached a new daily record of COVID-19 cases, with officials reporting Tuesday 110 additional cases. The previous record was 108 on Friday. Active cases grew to 978, also a new record and 65 higher than the previous high of 913, set on June 29. There were also 45 additional recoveries, bringing that total…… MORE
