The Peppermill Casino Resort, like most casinos in the Silver State, are preparing to welcome back guest to their properties, possibly by early next month. The resort is already excepting room reservations for June 1st. Besides coronavirus testing for every employee, the resort is also taking a number of other precautions to keep guests safe.…… MORE
Seventeen New COVID-19 Cases Reported Sunday in Washoe County
Two Washoe County women died from COVID-19 related illnesses Sunday. Both had underlying health conditions. One was in her 40s and one was in her 70s. That gives Washoe County 52 COVID-19 related deaths. Also on Sunday, the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System reported that three patients have died from COVID-19 related illness. There…… MORE
Two Men Arrested After Shots Fired in Sparks
The Sparks Police Department arrested two men Sunday morning after several shots were fired from a west Sparks apartment. 23-year-old Steven Cedano and 23-year-old Carlos Ortiz-Ramirez, were arrested on multiple charges. Police say at about 1:13 a.m. they received several calls about shots fired from an apartment in the 1600 block of Merchant Street. When…… MORE
Reward Offered For Information About Fatal Shooting
Secret Witness is offering a $2,500 reward for information about a fatal shooting early Friday at a homeless camp east of Greater Nevada Field. The Reno Police Department got a call of shots fired at about 12:30 a.m. Police arrived to find 34-year-old Michael Roach dead. Anyone with information is asked to call police or…… MORE
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Vehicle Burglaries in West Reno
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a vehicle burglary suspect in west Reno. Surveillance video shows the man breaking into a vehicle in the Juniper Ridge neighborhood Saturday morning. Anyone with information can call the sheriff’s or Secret Witness at 322-4900. Due to an increase in thefts, sheriff’s remind…… MORE
Washoe County Reports Highest Single-Day of COVID-19 Recoveries
Washoe County had its highest single-day COVID-19 recovery total with 47, the Regional Information Center reported Thursday. There were 11 new COVID-19 cases. That gives Washoe County 747 recoveries and 1,316 positive cases. There are 521 active cases and 58 people who are hospitalized. Fifteen percent of all ventilators are in use and 52 percent…… MORE
City of Reno Easing Some Regulations to Help Businesses During The Pandemic
The City of Reno is temporarily easing certain regulations to help businesses operate under social distancing requirements, and to aid in the economic recovery from COVID-19.… MORE
Don’t Miss The Celebration of Heroes in Virginia City
If it’s a holiday, Virginia City has a parade down “C” Street. They have now figured out how to do that Saturday in the age of social distancing.… MORE
Latest Coronavirus Case Count in Nevada
Nevada Health Response reports that there are now 7,166 positive cases of coronavirus. 373 people have died from the virus statewide. Washoe County has 1,305 cases, and 48 deaths. Ten new cases were announced in Washoe County. Health officials remind you wearing a mask is strongly recommended as it can help reduce the spread of…… MORE
Nevada Gov Responds to Threats From President Trump
Gov. Steve Sisolak is responding to President Donald Trump’s threat to withhold funds from Nevada, over the mail-in primary June 9th. The governor tweets “Nevada is widely recognized as being a national leader in election administration, and we will continue to support the safest, most accessible election possible under these unprecedented circumstances.” He adds, “For…… MORE
