The Washoe County School Board of Trustees on Tuesday considers options on reopening schools in the fall. Plans include less than 50 percent occupancy and social distancing, plus face coverings for students and staff 10 years old and older. There is also discussion of hybrid learning, where students do both online learning and attend school…… MORE
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Investigators Looking For Poeville Fire Witnesses
The Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District is looking for information related to Saturday’s Poeville Fire. They are asking anyone who saw anything on Peavine Mountain on the morning of June 27 between 10:00 and 11:30 to call Deputy Chief Dale Way at 326-6005. The fire burned more than 3,000 acres and destroyed 11 structures. It’s…… MORE
Suspected Reno Rioter Arrested This Week
The U.S. Attorney’s Office said Thursday a Reno man is facing federal charges after allegedly breaking windows at the Reno federal courthouse during the May 30 riot. Prosecutors allege 27-year-old Keith Leroy Moreno threw a 23-pound cigarette ash can and two rocks through the first-floor windows of the Bruce R. Thompson Federal Courthouse at 400…… MORE
Great Reno Balloon Race Will Return in 2021
In the wake of the global pandemic, and after looking at many strategies to hold the 39th event, The Great Reno Balloon Race has determined that it cannot safely and financially hold the 2020 spectator event. In a video released to the media, Executive Director Pete Copeland says there’s just too much uncertainty… Fans can…… MORE
Celebrate Independence Day Without The Illegal Fireworks
Fourth of July is tomorrow, and fire officials with the US Forest Service are asking you to celebrate this year without the fireworks.… MORE
COVID-19 Cases Continue to Surge Across The State of Nevada
Covid 19 cases continue to surge across Nevada. 645 new cases were reported Wednesday. Four more deaths were also reported. Statewide, 511 people have died from the corona virus.… MORE
Crews on Scene of Wildfire in The South Lake Tahoe Area
The U.S. Forest Service reports good progress by crews fighting a fire in the South Lake Tahoe area at the Mount Tallac Trailhead. People driving on California 89 between Camp Richardson and Emerald Bay are asked to use caution as many fire vehicles are parked on the highway. It has burned about 3 acres.… MORE
Father & Son Arrested on Multiple Charges of Sexual Assault
A Washoe County father and son have been arrested on multiple charges of sexual assault and lewdness with a child. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Crimes Against Children unit arrested 44 year old Jaime Oseguera, and 20 year old Mark Oseguera-Chavez, for numerous counts of crimes against children. Jaime Oseguera was originally arrested on June…… MORE
Special Session of The Nevada Legislature Scheduled For July 8
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak has officially called for the Legislature to convene in a special session on July 8 to address the state’s Fiscal Year 2021 budget crisis. When the Governor issued his Stay-at-Home directive in March, state revenues suffered severe declines. Gaming revenues for the state dropped by nearly 100% in April and May.…… MORE
Northern Nevada Veterans Home Reports Eleven New COVID-19 Infections
The Northern Nevada State Veterans Home reports 11 new infections. Two of the cases involve residents; nine of the cases are staff members. All of the patients are either asymptomatic or are stable with mild symptoms. The new infections bring the total positive cases at the facility to 8 residents and 14 staff members. The…… MORE
