The man shot to death at a Yori Avenue apartment April 5th, was 29 year old Luis Lira of Las Vegas. Sunday around 2 P.M., police responded to the apartment complex after a report of a battery with a deadly weapon, locating one man who had been shot. The incident was related to an earlier…… MORE
Sparks Mayor Ron Smith Urging People to Wear Masks in Public
Sparks Mayor Ron Smith says these are unprecedented times, and it’s difficult for so many of us. His answer to those who ask, what can we do to help? Mayor Smith says not to forget that we can still be a carrier of the virus, even without any symptoms, and he urged people to wear…… MORE
Latest COVID-19 Numbers in Washoe County
Washoe County reported additional 17 positive Covid 19 cases, bringing the county total to 281 cases. One more person has recovered, bringing the number of recovered patients to 30. Currently, there are 21 Washoe County residents hospitalized for treatment of COVID-19.… MORE
Gov Steve Sisolak Updates Nevadans on Coronavirus Response
Gov. Steve Sisolak addressed the coronavirus pandemic and the State of Nevada’s efforts to mitigate the impact of COVID-19. The governor started his address with the following update on COVID-19 cases in Nevada: 117 new COVID-19 cases as of Monday; 1,953 people have tested positive; 15,676 people have tested negative; there have been 46 deaths…… MORE
Nevada Gold Mines Adding Funds to The Governor’s COVID-19 Task Force
Nevada Gold Mines is pitching in $1.5 million dollars to Governor Sisolak’s newly formed Covid-19 Response, Relief and Recovery Task Force, and they’re also putting together an “I-80 Fund” to help small businesses along the corridor effected by the pandemic.… MORE
Reno Police Investigating Fatal Shooting on Yori Avenue
A man shot Sunday afternoon on Yori Avenue has died. The incident was related to an earlier Reno Police Department call, where a female resident of the apartment complex had been battered and strangled by her boyfriend, who had fled the scene prior to Officers arrival. The suspect later returned to the complex looking for…… MORE
Smokers Could Experience More Severe Complications From Coronavirus
It might seem obvious, but the Centers for Disease Control has now confirmed that smokers, could experience more severe complications if they contract the new coronavirus.… MORE
More COVID-19 Cases Reported in Washoe County Over The Weekend
Washoe County reported 19 more COVID-19 cases on Sunday afternoon, bringing the total cases to 264. Washoe County also reported three more people recovered from COVID-19, bringing the total recoveries to 29. Eighteen people have been hospitalized, the county said. The deaths remained at four. Clark County reported 101 additional cases Sunday morning, bringing the…… MORE
Nevada’s Major Disaster Declaration Approved by The Trump Administration
The “Major Disaster Declaration” for the state of Nevada, submitted to the President by Governor Sisolak, has been approved. The declaration provides additional federal assistance as well as emergency protective measures available under the nationwide emergency proclamation. The 41-page document requests public assistance funding and individual assistance programs, together with crisis counseling and training programs…… MORE
Nevada Gold Mines Pitching in to Fight Covid 19
Nevada Gold Mines is working with the state and its stakeholders to identify immediate needs and provide financial and logistical support to mitigate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on local communities. Executive Managing Director Greg Walker said NGM, the largest global gold producing complex and a joint venture between Barrick Gold Corporation and Newmont…… MORE
