Renown Health Foundation has been awarded almost a million dollars from the Federal Communications Commission to expand their telehealth program.… MORE
Nevada Governor Delays Phase 3 Reopening Plan
Governor Steve Sisolak on Monday said Nevada will not move into Phase 3 of reopening at this time, and that more time is needed to evaluate new coronavirus cases. The governor cited a consistent increase in confirmed COVID-19 hospitalizations since June 5. An increase in positive cases was expected with loosened restrictions and increased testing,…… MORE
One COVID-19 related Death Reported Saturday in Washoe County
Washoe County reported 22 new cases of COVID-19 Sunday, giving the county 1,977 cases overall. There were no new deaths Sunday. There are 638 active cases of which 69 are hospitalized. Washoe County reported one COVID-19 related death on Saturday, giving the county 70 overall.… MORE
Motorcyclist in The Hospital Following Crash in Reno
A motorcyclist is in the hospital following a crash early this morning on California Avenue. The Reno Police Department says the crash involved a vehicle and a motorcycle and are continuing to investigate. It happened near the intersection of California Avenue and Newlands Circle. No word yet on the severity of the motorcyclist’s injuries.… MORE
Reno Police Investigating Taxi Cab Robberies
Local cabs are being robbed and the person conducting the robberies has been caught on tape. In the past week, it occurred twice, both times a male suspect was picked-up at a downtown casino and then later pulled a gun on the driver. The suspect is described as African American between 5’8″ and 6’2″ and…… MORE
It’s Restaurant Week in Midtown Reno
RTC’s Virginia Street Improvement Project is making headway, with much of the work being completed in the in the couple of months, and just in time for Restaurant week. RTC’s Lauren Ball says the event that kicks off Wednesday is a great way to funnel your dollars into local businesses. Find out what’s open on…… MORE
NDOT Begins Project on McCarran This Week
The Nevada Department of Transportation is embarking on a project on McCarran this week, and you could see some delays overnight on that roadway due to construction.… MORE
Crews Knock Down Wildfire in Spanish Springs
The Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center says the ‘Kohls Fire’ off Pyramid Highway near Disc Drive has been controlled at 18 acres. There’s still no word on what caused the blaze. Crews from Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue, the Sparks Fire Department and the Bureau of Land Management responded. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office RAVEN…… MORE
Reports of Protesters Planning to Flood Into Small Towns Prove False
Concerns about groups planning to flood into small towns in Nevada, California, Idaho and elsewhere, had Truckee, Lyon County and Elko buzzing. But “Antifa” is not coming. Matt Hildreth, executive director of RuralOrganizing.org, says civic leaders across the country have reached out to his group over concerns that people from big city protests are coming…… MORE
How’s The Turnout so Far For Nevada’s Mail-in Primary
Election day is Tuesday, but voting has been underway, by mail for days. How’s the turnout? Pretty low, but on track to match other primaries, more or less.… MORE
