The Carson City School District is temporarily halting bus services after confirming a positive COVID-19 case within the transportation department. The district announced the positive case Sunday. It is the first positive COVID-19 case for the school district. In a statement released yesterday, the district said the decision was made to halt all transportation and…… MORE
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Slink Fire Has Burned Over 20,000 Acres
The Slink Fire southwest of Topaz Lake in California’s Mono County has grown to 20,795 acres, with 21 percent containment. The fire has the potential to grow due in part to high heat and low humidity. It is listed having extreme fire danger. The Forest Service says the Little Antelope Pack Station on Mill Creek…… MORE
Motorcyclist Killed in Crash in Stead
A motorcyclist died Saturday after crashing in Stead. The Reno Police Department said a 64-year-old man appears to have hit the center median in the area of Lear Boulevard and Military Road, lost control and crashed at about 6:51 p.m. Police found him on the ground and unresponsive when they arrived. He was taken to…… MORE
Coronavirus Case Reported at Corbett Elementary School
The Washoe County School District says there is a confirmed positive case of COVID-19 at Corbett Elementary School in Central Reno. The district is working with the county health district to conduct contact tracing. The district also says some people will be excluded at the school. The school is following enhanced cleaning protocols per the…… MORE
Reno Police Searching For Missing 9-Year-Old
Reno Police are asking for the community’s help finding a missing 9-year-old. Troy Owens was last seen around 3:30 p.m. Thursday, near Stead Elementary. Police say Troy was last seen wearing a grey shirt with a blue under shirt, grey pants, and red fingerless gloves. He may have a grey backpack with orange trim. … MORE
A Dozen Washoe County Schools Confirm Cases of COVID-19
There are now a dozen schools in Washoe County with confirmed cases of Covid 19. Washoe County Health Officer Kevin Dick is reminding parents NOT to send kids to school if they are awaiting covid 19 test results. No one should go to school if they are feeling sick. Washoe County schools opened last week…… MORE
School Board Trustees Will Appoint a Replacement For Scott Kelley
Washoe County School Trustees will appoint a replacement for Scott Kelley. Kelley resigned from the school board Thursday, after details of his messy divorce became public, including allegations that he harassed his ex, placed tracking devices on her car, and other allegations. Two board members asked for his resignation. Kelly said in a statement “The…… MORE
Grand Sierra Resort Hosting Weekly Hiring Fairs
The Grand Sierra Resort and Casino plans to host hiring fairs every Thursday through the end of September inside the Grand Buffet. They need Guest Room Attendants, Clean Ambassadors, Utility Cleaner, Utility Engineers, and several roles in housekeeping, and will be talking to applicants from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the 3rd. From 2…… MORE
Nevada is Rejecting New CDC Guidlines For COVID-19 Testing
Nevada is rejecting a diminished testing effort now recommended by the CDC. State of Nevada health officials say they will not adopt the new guidance and will continue to strongly recommend testing for all individuals – symptoms or no symptoms – who have been in contact with a person who has been diagnosed with COVID-19.…… MORE
Douglas County School District Reports a Positive Case of COVID-19
The Douglas County School District reported a positive case of COVID-19 and said “a small number of individuals at Gardnerville Elementary School, Carson Valley Middle School, and Douglas High School” could be affected. Families with a member who was a close contact of the infected person have been contacted by Carson City Health and Human…… MORE
