Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue reports the Poeville Fire on Peavine Mountain is 30 percent contained and holding at 3,000 acres. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. A federal fire team is coming in to take over management of the fire and could have additional resources to use on it. The Washoe County…… MORE
Health Officials Report More Than 800 Additional COVID-19 Cases in Nevada
Health officials in Nevada reported 821 additional positive cases of the coronavirus around the state Sunday, but no new deaths. The state Department of Health and Human Services says 736 of the additional cases were from Clark County. Nevada’s has 17,160 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 500 known death as of Sunday.… MORE
One Pedestrian Killed in Crash in Spanish Springs
One person is dead after being hit by a car in Spanish Springs Valley. Nevada Highway Patrol says it happened on Pyramid Way crash near Dolores Drive. The crash happened just after 9 p.m. on Saturday, and resulted in the closure of the southbound lanes. It is not suspected that the driver was impaired.… MORE
Poeville Fire North of Reno Damages Structures Forces Evacuations
The Poeville Fire spread down Peavine Mountain Saturday and burned into structures and homes in the North Valleys area. The estimated damage was not immediately available. The fire is estimated to have burned 1,500. There were 250 firefighters from several agencies on hand last night June 27. Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District is the lead…… MORE
Governor Signs Directive That Will Lift Moratorium on Evictions
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak on Thursday signed an emergency directive that will gradually lift the moratorium on evictions. Sisolak also urged landlords and tenants to work together on repayment plans. The directive lifts the moratorium on evictions and foreclosures imposed earlier this year by Sisolak. It allows residential evictions and foreclosures to resume in full…… MORE
Nevada COVID-19 Cases Hit New One Day High
Nevada reported 507 new cases of the coronavirus Thursday, the biggest one-day increase yet as cases in the state start to surge again. The 507 new cases mark the fifth time in 10 days Nevada set a new record for single-day increases in new cases.… MORE
The Governor’s Mask Mandate is Now in Effect
Governor Steve Sisolak’s order mandating the use of face coverings in public went into effect at 11:59 last night. Law enforcement agencies said they will not be enforcing the law, with an explanation that it is up to the health department to enforce it. Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam said in a statement: “It would…… MORE
Suspect Believed to be Responsible For More Than 200 Graffiti Cases
The Regional Gang Unit on Wednesday announced the arrest of a suspect in 210 graffiti cases that caused an estimated $25,634.70 in damage and clean up costs. 38-year-old Tyler Miner Mathers was booked on a felony graffiti charge on June 18. Most of the graffiti was in the area of Wells Avenue and Ryland Street…… MORE
90 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Washoe County Wednesday
Washoe County is reporting 90 new COVID 19 cases in the last day, setting a new high number for positive cases. The increase brings the county’s COVID 19 total to 2,376. Washoe County Health Officer Kevin Dick says the increase is not due to increased testing or delays in reporting. Instead, Dick says the number…… MORE
Nevada Governor Signing Directive Making Masks Mandatory in Public
Governor Steve Sisolak announced Wednesday that face coverings will be mandatory for all people in all public places beginning Friday. During a news conference yesterday, the governor said public places include restaurants, grocery stores, public transportation and other businesses. The only exceptions include: those with medical conditions that have troubles breathing, those with disabilities that…… MORE
