The surge in cases has landed Nevada and California on New York’s quarantine list. Nevada is among 16 states being asked to self quarantine for two weeks, before traveling to New York. The list includes Arizona, Utah and Idaho, where COVID cases are also surging.… MORE
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Fourth of July Fireworks Cancelled in Virginia City
There will be no Fourth of July fireworks in Virginia City this year. In a press release, Storey County said the decision to cancel this year’s display was based on many factors including “the growing number of COVID-19 cases, potential threats to communities, fire-prone conditions and cancellation of other like events.”… MORE
Washoe County Reaches New Daily Record of COVID-19 Cases
Washoe County reached a new daily record of COVID-19 cases, with officials reporting Tuesday 110 additional cases. The previous record was 108 on Friday. Active cases grew to 978, also a new record and 65 higher than the previous high of 913, set on June 29. There were also 45 additional recoveries, bringing that total…… MORE
RTC Offering Face Masks at Their Stations in Reno & Sparks
RTC is stepping up Covid-19 protocols to protect their riders and employees by offering face coverings at their stations in Reno and Sparks.… MORE
Nevada Governor Extends Phase Two Until The End of July
The surge in Covid 19 cases in Nevada, has the Governor officially extending phase two of the reopening plan until at least the end of July. The Governor wants too see the results of his latest face covering mandate, and says the state needs more time to expand “Contact tracing.” Governor Sisolak says our personal…… MORE
Two Fatal Motorcycle Accidents in Reno
A motorcyclist driving recklessly in the area of W 4th St and Stoker Avenue is dead in a crash, after fleeing at high speed, while officers attempted a traffic stop. The motorcyclist got away, before losing control and crashing, in the Caughlin Parkway and Kensington Way area. The officer attempted life-saving measures until medical personnel…… MORE
Washoe County Reports 75th COVID-19 Related Death
Washoe County reported its 75th COVID-19 death, the first since June 24th. The patient was a man in his 60′s. Washoe County had 56 new positive cases Monday, for a total of 2,656. There were 27 new positive COVID-19 cases, Sunday.… MORE
Operations Dry Water Begins This Weekend
Operation Dry Water kicks off this week. It’s the Nevada Department of wildlife’s effort to inform the public about the dangers of driving your boat drunk. … MORE
Fire in The North Valley Has Burned More Than 3,000 Acres
Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue reports the Poeville Fire on Peavine Mountain is 30 percent contained and holding at 3,000 acres. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. A federal fire team is coming in to take over management of the fire and could have additional resources to use on it. The Washoe County…… MORE
Health Officials Report More Than 800 Additional COVID-19 Cases in Nevada
Health officials in Nevada reported 821 additional positive cases of the coronavirus around the state Sunday, but no new deaths. The state Department of Health and Human Services says 736 of the additional cases were from Clark County. Nevada’s has 17,160 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 500 known death as of Sunday.… MORE
