An email sent to Panasonic employees Sunday says a Tesla employee working at the Gigafactory, east of Sparks, tested positive for COVID-19. The email says the employee was onsite at the Gigafactory for about an hour on March 21 before going home sick. There are no confirmed cases of the coronavirus on the Panasonic side…… MORE
Washoe County Man in His 40’s Dies From Coronavirus
A Washoe County man in his 40s has died from the Coronavirus, marking the first local death from the pandemic. He had recently traveled to New York and was hospitalized on March 23rd. Mayor Hillary Schieve said in a statement “we are grieving and absolutely devastated” adding her deepest condolences to the family and friends…… MORE
Periodic Lane Closures Begin Today on U.S. 95 Through Fallon
Beginning today, periodic roadway shoulder, sidewalk and single lane closures will take place on U.S. 95 through the heart of Fallon as the Nevada Department of Transportation upgrades existing sidewalks and pedestrian facilities for enhanced traffic safety and mobility. The improvements will be on the nearly two miles of U.S. 95 through the heart of…… MORE
NHP Trooper Killed North of Ely
[KOH] – A Nevada Hwy Patrol sergeant was shot and killed in northeast Nevada early this morning while assisting a motorist. The shooting occurred just before 6 a.m. about 6 miles south of the intersection of US-93 & US-93 Alt. The suspect took the trooper’s uniform and vehicle but abandoned it after getting stuck. A SWAT team…… MORE
Nevada Adds 115 Cases of COVID-19 in a Day
The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services reported 535 COVID-19 cases in Nevada Thursday, an increase of 115 from the day before. 10 people in Nevada have died, four have recovered. The Washoe County Health District on Thursday reported 10 more cases of COVID-19 in Washoe County. That gives Washoe County 67 cases total.…… MORE
Reno Police Looking For Shooting Suspect
The Reno Police Department said four people have been arrested in a shooting Feb. 22 at Miguel Ribera Park in the 3800 block of Neil Road. One suspect is outstanding. Police asked for the public’s help finding 18-year-old Antonio Loredo. Police described Loredo as 5 feet, 7 inches tall, 140 pounds with brown hair and…… MORE
Four Arrested For Stealing Groceries in Reno
Reno police say four people were arrested in connection with a robbery at the Save Mart on West Plumb Lane Monday night. Police say Cecil Booker, Donnie Booker, August Gilmore and Deandre Vivian filled two grocery carts full of goods and left without paying. Then, officials say the four threatened a store clerk who approached…… MORE
Murder Suspect May Not be Tried in Reno for Douglas County Deaths
The Nevada Supreme Court ruled that a judge should consider if a man accused of killing four people was wrongly charged in Washoe County for the murders in Douglas County. The case is the latest development in the case against Wilber Ernesto Martinez-Guzman, who pleaded not guilty to four counts of murder in a death…… MORE
Senator Jacky Rosen on The Coronavirus Response
Senator Jacky Rosen checked in with Nevadan’s from Washington D.C. and says they continue to work to get resources to the state, and those out of work. The Senator says people are suffering financially and dealing with sickness and death, but she is staying optimistic about the future. Rosen says her office is still answering…… MORE
An Update From District Health Officer Kevin Dick
With more Covid 19 tests available, Washoe County Health Department is warning, we could see a big spike in confirmed cases. They also expect to start seeing many more sick people. District Health officer Kevin Dick says they are also prioritizing people for testing. As well as those who are severely ill in hospitals. They…… MORE
