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Judge Rejects Bid to Block Mail-in Primary in Nevada

A Reno federal judge has again rejected a bid to block the mail-in primary election, as part of an effort to guard against spread of the coronavirus at traditional polling places. U.S. District Judge Miranda Du says the Voters’ Rights Initiative’s “second proverbial bite at the apple is no more fruitful than the first.” Early…MORE

Reno Police Chief And Washoe County Sheriff on The Death of George Floyd

Both the Washoe County Sheriff and Reno Police Chief are speaking out after the death of a black man in Minneapolis. George Floyd was seen on video dying while an officer pressed his knee into the handcuffed man’s neck, as onlookers begged him to stop and other officers stood by. Chief Jason Soto says he’s…MORE

Active COVID-19 Cases in Washoe County Hit Their Highest Point

As Covid 19 cases in Nevada passed 8,000 with nearly 400 deaths, active COVID-19 cases hit their highest point in Washoe County Wednesday at 618. The county reported 26 new cases and 12 recoveries. There were no deaths. There have been 1,485 COVID-19 cases in Washoe County.MORE

Reno Police Respond to Shooting on Yori Avenue

Reno Police were called to the 2600 block of Yori Avenue on a report of someone being shot. They found a man shot once in the upper torso. He was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Police found a suspect, a female. They said she is no danger to the public. The victim and…MORE

Reno City Council Reject Annexation Plan

Reno City Council unanimously rejected a proposal to annex more than 1,000 acres along Evans Creek, the area known as Ballardini Ranch. The Council’s main concern is the fire danger in the area and a lack of fire road access. The Council Members also expressed concerns about why the proposal was put forth when there…MORE

First Responders Are Invited to a Cook-Out Saturday

Mark Silva, owner of Your Personal Chef, is inviting first responders to a cook out and memorial this Saturday. Any first responder, and all military vets, can come out and get a free meal at the Riverwalk Mobile Home Park, and Silva talks about what they’re serving up. If you’d like to go, it’s at…MORE

54 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Tuesday in Washoe County

There were 54 new cases of COVID-19 in Washoe County, officials announced Tuesday.  The active case count now stands at 604 cases, the highest point so far.  Of the 54 positive cases, 18 are from the homeless population. Officials said the results were from testing done on May 14.MORE