Crews have stopped forward progression of three brush fires near Wadsworth that have burned at least 102 acres, according to the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District. The multiple brush fires east of Reno shut down the westbound lanes of I-80 and Wadsworth residents were requested to shelter in place. As of 8:00 p.m. last night,…… MORE
18 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Washoe County Sunday
Washoe County on Sunday reported 18 new COVID-19 cases and 15 recoveries. That gives Washoe County 1,095 positive COVID-19 tests. Deaths reported to be 39. Currently, 42 people are in the hospital because of COVID-19 related illnesses. There have been 497 recoveries. The county also reports 39 percent of the intensive care unit beds are…… MORE
Have Questions About The Mail-in Primary?
Nevada Voters who have questions about the “Mail in” primary in June, can get some answers Monday 5/11. The deputy secretary of state, Wayne Thorley will host a Facebook Live event today at 3pm. It will be at Facebook.com/NVSOS. You can also learn more at MailItInNevada.com.… MORE
Thrive Wellness Offering Mental Health Services For Frontline Workers
Thrive Wellness in Reno is offering free mental health therapy for those on the frontlines of the pandemic.… MORE
Renown Health And Vitalant Looking For People Who Have Recovered From COVID-19
Renown Health and UNR Med working with Vitalant, county and state health districts, and other local hospitals are looking for those who have recovered from coronavirus to donate their plasma.… MORE
Governor Announces Phase One of Reopening
Governor Steve Sisolak says Nevada will enter Phase 1 of reopening the state Saturday. Restaurants can open if workers wear masks and operate with 50% capacity and six-foot distancing. Face coverings for patrons are encouraged. Barbershops, hair salons and nail salons may reopen under strict social distancing requirements and with masks. Unless there are partitions…… MORE
Governor Will Have More Details About Reopening Nevada Today
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak will hold a press conference to announce plans and a date for Phase 1 reopening in Nevada, which is now slated to occur before the May 15 date previously set forth last week. The press conference will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, May 7 at the Nevada State Legislature in Carson City, and will be streamed online on the leg.state.nv.us website. … MORE
More Than 1,020 Coronavirus Cases in Washoe County
Nevada Health Response reports today there are 5,663 positive cases of coronavirus. 276 people have died from the virus statewide. There are 37 Covid 19 deaths in Washoe County. The are now 1,022 corona virus cases in Washoe County. The latest death was a man in his 70s. The County is also reporting 8 new…… MORE
Second Officer Involved Shooting in Sparks
A suspect has been taken to the hospital Tuesday morning after an officer involved shooting on i80 in Sparks. Sparks police officers were investigating a theft on Victorian Avenue Monday night around midnight when gunshots were heard. The suspect fled the scene. Sparks Police attempted to stop the car as it drove east on I80…… MORE
Suspect Dead in Officer Involved Shooting
The Reno Police Department is leading the investigation on an officer-involved shooting in Sparks. Monday, May 4, around 8:10 p.m. there were reports of a suspicious person near the Instant Smog on Victorian Avenue. The situation escalated into a shooting. It’s not yet known how many shots were fired. Police say one suspect was dead…… MORE
