A Douglas County deputy was injured in a shooting in Gardnerville last night. It happened around 11:15 near the corner of Douglas Avenue and Gilman Avenue. Carson Now reports the deputy was shot in the neck and flown to Renown Medical Center in Reno with serious injuries. His condition has not been released. Two suspects…… MORE
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Nevada Has More COVID Hospitalizations Per Capita Than Any Other State
Nevada, now has more coronavirus hospitalizations per capita than any other state. The Associated Press reports, many rural hospitals are now strained with Covid patients. In Fallon, Banner Churchill Community Hospital told the AP at one point 60% of it’s patients were battling the coronavirus. It’s a 25 bed hospital, but on December 9th, was…… MORE
Western States Scientific Survey Determines The Moderna Vaccine is Safe
The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup concluded Saturday that the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective in the western states, including Nevada. The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine had an effectiveness of 94.1% against COVID-19 disease of any severity.… MORE
Sparks Police Investigating Fatal Crash on Vista Boulevard
Sparks Police are investigating a deadly crash on Vista Boulevard. It happened just north of Prater Way just after 11:00 last night. The driver of a car was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been released. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call the Sparks Police Department.… MORE
New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show in Downtown Reno Cancelled
New Year’s Eve will be without a fireworks show in downtown Reno. Blame it on the Covid 19 surge. The Row has announced it is canceling its annual New Year’s Eve midnight fireworks display, due to health and safety mandates. The company hopes to bring back the show next year.… MORE
Closure Tonight on I-80 Part of The Spaghetti Bowl Xpress Improvement Project
NDOT is closing the Eastbound I-80 ramp to northbound U.S. 395 beginning at 10 p.m. tonight so crews can begin working on the transition ramp in the Spaghetti Bowl Xpress Improvement Project.… MORE
Jobs Up in Nevada, Many Still Unemployed
Nevada added 9,200 jobs in November as the states unemployment rate dropped to 10.1 percent. The unemployment rate in October’s was 12 percent. Nevada is down 109,500 jobs compared to November 2019 Nationwide, unemployment is at 6.7 percent. The state reports strong employment in manufacturing and the full-service restaurant industry, but that may reflect economic…… MORE
Reno Authors Book is Available, it’s a Mystery With a Twist
A Reno woman is out with a new book. Genelle Richards is the author of an unusual mystery. It’s called “The Case of the Disturbing House.” The twist is the detective is a cat named Sherlock Colmes, who investigates crimes with his 13 year old owner Madison. This is a part of an upcoming series…… MORE
Sparks Police Investigating a Shooting on Prater Way
One person was taken to the hospital with injuries after being shot near the Motel 6 on Prater Way in Sparks Tuesday afternoon. According to police, it happened just after 3 p.m. The victim was taken to the hospital and it is unknown if a suspect has been arrested. Police say they believe the shooter…… MORE
9th Circuit Overturns Governor’s Limits on Churches
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned an order that backed the Governor’s health related limits on gatherings in Nevada’s churches. Gov. Steve Sisolak set a limit of 50 people or 50% of the fire code occupancy, whichever was fewer. The restrictions were upheld by a lower court judge, earlier in the year.…… MORE
