A man has been sentenced to ten to 30 years in prison for starting a fire that destroyed three buildings in downtown Lovelock. Oscar Cruz-Gomez set the fire happened in the early-morning hours of November 17th, 2019. The fire spread to Pershing’s Pub, a law office, and a bookstore. Both Pershing’s Pub and the law…… MORE
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Two People Displaced After a Fire at Skyline Mobile Home Park
Two people were displaced Sunday after a fire at a North Valleys trailer. The Reno Fire Department responded to the Skyline Mobile Home Park at 7900 N. Virginia St. about 11:15 a.m. after a neighbor reported a mobile home was on fire. The people who live there were not there at the time of the…… MORE
Need a Ride From Reno to Vegas?
The Nevada Department of Transportation and Salt Lake Express have partnered to offer bus service from Reno to Las Vegas, and parts in between.… MORE
Pedestrian Injured by Vehicle at Moana & South Virginia
A vehicle hit a pedestrian near the intersection of Moana Lane and South Virginia Street last night just before 6:30. The pedestrian was taken to the hospital with what police described as moderate injuries. The accident is under investigation. It was not immediately determined who was at fault.… MORE
Nevada Governor Vaccinated With Las Vegas Grocery Workers
Governor Steve Sisolak joined grocery workers at a Las Vegas Albertsons, to get his Covid vaccine. They are eligible as essential workers in the supply chain, according to the state’s vaccine playbook. The Governor says he’s grateful to be able to join them, and thanked them for continuing to work through the pandemic– saying when…… MORE
Nevada Launches Website For Vaccine Appointments
Staff at many pharmacies and clinics around the country have resorted to making their own standby lists, to avoid wasting coronavirus vaccines. In some cases it’s use it or lose it. Vaccine appointments at vax4NV.NV.gov… MORE
Test Positivity Rate Falls to 5% in Washoe County
Washoe County has achieved a covid test positivity rate of 5%, which is the target the World Health Organization recommends for full reopening of schools. That would have to be maintained for two weeks to be within their guildelines. In Washoe County’s latest report there are 47 new cases, 244 more recoveries, and two deaths.… MORE
Canyons Housing Community Gets Approval From The Reno City Council
Reno City Council approved a motion, 5-to-2, to allow developers to build The Canyons housing community above Damonte Ranch. A spokesman with Christy Corporation says they will donate $500 per lot – or roughly $35,000 – for future affordable housing efforts. It is unclear when construction will begin on The Canyons.… MORE
Truckee Meadows COVID-19 Risk Meter Drops to Yellow
The Truckee Meadows COVID-19 Risk Meter has dropped to yellow, that’s the “moderate level.” During a virtual meeting with reporters yesterday, officials said test positivity and new daily cases are going down. Our hospital capacity is also improving. Two weeks ago we were still in the orange or “high risk level”.… MORE
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Release Photo of Shoplifter
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a woman accused of stealing from Famous Footwear. The sheriff’s office said the woman hid several pairs of sandals in her purse and left the store without paying. The woman is described as white and was last seen wearing a mask, a black…… MORE
