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
RTC Offering Face Masks at Their Stations in Reno & Sparks
RTC is stepping up Covid-19 protocols to protect their riders and employees by offering face coverings at their stations in Reno and Sparks.… MORE
Nevada Governor Extends Phase Two Until The End of July
The surge in Covid 19 cases in Nevada, has the Governor officially extending phase two of the reopening plan until at least the end of July. The Governor wants too see the results of his latest face covering mandate, and says the state needs more time to expand “Contact tracing.” Governor Sisolak says our personal…… MORE
Two Fatal Motorcycle Accidents in Reno
A motorcyclist driving recklessly in the area of W 4th St and Stoker Avenue is dead in a crash, after fleeing at high speed, while officers attempted a traffic stop. The motorcyclist got away, before losing control and crashing, in the Caughlin Parkway and Kensington Way area. The officer attempted life-saving measures until medical personnel…… MORE
