The Nevada Department of Employment and Training says they’ve identified an error in the UI system and staff is working to correct the issue, which has resulted in some claimants reporting they have not gotten the additional $600 in federal pandemic unemployment compensation this week. They say the issue is expected to be resolved and…… MORE
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Nevada Gov Says We’re Moving Away From a Phased Approach to Reopening
Governor Sisolak announced Nevada will be moving away from the phased approach to the ‘Roadmap to Recovery’ plan on Monday. He said municipalities and certain businesses that violate COVID-19 safety measures will be targeted instead, and stricter enforcement will be in place. Gov. Sisolak said Clark, Nye, Elko and Washoe County bars will remain closed,…… MORE
School Board to Discuss Reopening With Health Officer Kevin Dick This Afternoon
Washoe County health officer Kevin Dick will address the Washoe County School District Board of Trustees Tuesday afternoon about the dangers of reopening school campuses during the pandemic. The meeting will be livestreamed starting at 2:00 p.m. Visit Washoeschools.net to watch.… MORE
Man Killed After Being Struck by Lightning
Eugene Arao from Reno has been confirmed dead after multiple lightning strikes at Stampede Reservoir. Four people were struck on Saturday afternoon. Two of them were released from the scene with no medical issues. Arao went under near the boat ramp and was declared missing after he and a family member were struck while on…… MORE
Nevada Reports Another 1,018 Cases of COVID-19
State health officials reported 1,018 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, and two more deaths as of Sunday. The number of known Covid deaths in Nevada is 734 with 42,843 coronavirus cases. This past week has been the deadliest for COVID-19 in Nevada. The state reported 76 deaths from the coronavirus for the week through Friday,…… MORE
Take a Ghost Tour This Thursday
Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters are inviting you the their Gold Hill Ghost Tours Thursday that benefits the Comstock Foundation for History and Culture. Sign up at goldhillhotel.net.… MORE
Reno Officers Involved in Shooting on Virginia Street
The Reno Police Department says officers were involved in a shooting on Virginia Street Sunday morning. The incident happened around 8:30 am near the 6900 block of South Virginia Street when Washoe County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Reno Police officers stopped a reckless driver. Police say the suspect who was shot was taken to the…… MORE
Police Investigating Drive-By Shooting Near Student Housing
Police are investigating an early morning drive-by shooting near an apartment complex in Reno Sunday. According to Reno Police, the shooting was reported at about 3 a.m. near the area of the YOUnion Student Apartments off Enterprise Rd. No one was injured in the shooting, a vehicle was hit with a bullet. Officers also found…… MORE
Motorcyclist Killed in Crash Saturday Morning
A motorcyclist died Saturday morning after an accident on Galletti Way south of East fourth Street in Reno. According to Reno PD the motorcyclist was a 29-year-old man, his name has not been released. Police found the man unresponsive when they arrived at the scene shortly after 7am. He was taken to the hospital where…… MORE
Union Representing RTC Bus Drivers File a Complaint With OSHA
The Teamsters Union Local 533, representing people who work for Keolis and RTC bus drivers, has filed a complaint with Nevada OSHA over the Governor’s mask mandate which they say isn’t being enforced on bus routes, subjecting drivers and passengers to the possibility of getting the Coronavirus.… MORE
