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
New Cases Sunday, No Additional Covid 19 Deaths
Washoe County Sunday reported 28 additional COVID-19 cases, giving the county 977 cases total. There were no new additional deaths. The 19 additional recoveries give Washoe County 382 recoveries overall. Fifty-one people are currently hospitalized. Nevada Health Response reported 5,311 positive COVID-19 cases in the state on Saturday with 257 deaths from the virus.… MORE
The Governor Laid Out His “Road Map to Recovery” Plan
Gov. Steve Sisolak laid out his 27-page “Roadmap to Recovery” plan in an online press conference yesterday. He says the reopening will be in phases, and we all have a role to play.… MORE
KOH Checks in With Senator Catherine Cortez-Masto
Senator Catherine Cortez-Masto voted last week to secure an additional 250 billion dollars in funding to the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program, and the emergency disaster lending program for small businesses. The Senator checks in with KOH’s Jake Parker…… MORE
Law Enforcement Cracking Down on Drunk Drivers
Local law enforcement will be cracking down on drunk drivers starting today after seeing a recent increase in driving under the influence over the last two weeks.… MORE
Latest COVID-19 Case Numbers in Nevada
Washoe County is reporting a new COVID-19-related death. The patient was a man in his 70s. This is the 30th death tied to COVID-19 in Washoe County. There are 14 new positive cases, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 848. Nevada now has 230 Covid 19 related deaths. and 4,900 corona…… MORE
Two Men Arrested on Burglary Charges
Two men are facing burglary charges for breaking into a Sparks gas station. According to Sparks Police, officers were called to the Sinclair Gas Station on Prater Way just after 9:30 P.M. Tuesday night for a commercial burglary in progress. When they arrived, an officer spotted two men a few blocks away who matched the…… MORE
Body Found in Douglas County
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a body found in the hills off Jack Wright Pass, west of Wellington. A hiker discovered the body Tuesday. The DCSO Investigation Division is working to positively identify the body and determine the cause of death. The sheriff’s office says there is no threat to the community.… MORE
NV Gov Will Extend Stay-at-Home Order Later Today, Will Also Ease Some Restrictions
Governor Stave Sisolak says he will extend the stay at home order which was set to expire April 30. Sisolak told ABC the statistics have plateaued, and that hospitalizations and intensive care hospitalizations have begun to decline. Sisolak also says he will ease some of the restrictions when it comes to retail curbside pick up. …… MORE
Number of Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Rises Overnight
The number of new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Nevada climbed slightly overnight, as the Clark County death toll from the disease increased by 12 to reach 186. The statewide total of corona positive cases is 4,805, and there are 219 deaths. The Washoe County Health District reports 834 covid 19 cases with 14 new cases,…… MORE
