The Nevada Humane Society is preparing in case they have to shut down their operations in light of the coronavirus at their Reno and Carson City locations.… MORE
City of Reno Partnering With Reno Housing Authority to Deliver Meals
The City of Reno is partnering with the Reno Housing Authority to deliver meals to seniors who can’t get out due to the coronavirus in a project they’re calling “Reno Covid Volunteers,” and they need your help.… MORE
South Lake Tahoe Woman Attacked For Her Groceries
A South Lake Tahoe woman was seriously injured after police say a man attacked her and stole her groceries and wallet. It happened Sunday. Police say the 57-year-old woman was walking home after shopping at the Raley’s at the Y when she was attacked in the meadow behind the store. Police say a man threw…… MORE
Washoe County Issues a Declaration of Emergency
Washoe County has issued a Declaration of Emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. County Commission Chair, Bob Lucey calls the declaration, another tool that enables us to best serve our citizens. He adds, “This is a quickly moving situation and we are responding accordingly.” The county says the declaration will increase Washoe County’s accessibility…… MORE
Three Additional Cases of COVID-19 in Washoe County
WCHD has received three additional cases of COVID-19 , increasing the total in Washoe County to 12. The patients are, a man in his 60s with recent travel to the Bay Area in California. A man in his 60s with close contact to a previously-identified case in Washoe County. A woman in her 30s who…… MORE
Silver State Health Exchange Offering Limited-Time Special Enrollment
In response to Governor Sisolak’s Emergency Declaration, the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange, is announcing a limited-time “Exceptional Circumstance” Special Enrollment Period for qualified Nevadans who missed the Open Enrollment Period under the Affordable Care act. The SEP runs from now through April 15, 2020, and will allow eligible individuals to enroll in a qualified…… MORE
Lyon, Douglas County Declares a State of Emergency
Officials with Lyon County voted to approve a declaration of emergency amid the coronavirus outbreak on Monday. Governor Sisolak signed a declaration of emergency for the state of Nevada last week and Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve followed suit afterward. Douglas County officials also declared a local state of emergency on Monday.… MORE
Truckee’s Mayor Reports Their First Case of COVID-19
Truckee Mayor Dave Polivy said there’s been one confirmed case of COVID-19 in the Truckee area. In a letter on Monday, he said the person is in isolation and is being carefully monitored.… MORE
Carson City Sheriff’s Office Says Suspect Posted Child Pornography to Snapchat
Carson City Sheriff’s Office was notified of a child pornography video posted to a social media account. The investigation determined that a Snapchat user posted a sexually graphic video to his account for the suspect’s followers to view. The video was viewed by some of the Snapchat users, and immediately reported to CCSO Dispatch. Detectives…… MORE
Amazon is Hiring to Deal With The Increase in Online Shopping
Amazon needs to hire 100,000 people to keep up with orders as the coronavirus spreads and keeps more people at home, shopping online. The Associated Press reports online retailer will also temporarily raise pay by $2 an hour through the end of April. That includes warehouses, delivery centers and Whole Foods grocery stores, all of…… MORE
