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
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Small Fire Knocked Out at The Washoe County Complex
A small fire was knocked out Tuesday at the Washoe County Complex. Reno Fire Department units responded. The problem was described as a small electrical fire. Once the smoke was cleared from the building, firefighters declared the scene safe for County staff and the public to return.… MORE
The Truckee River Water Master on our Water Year
The Truckee River Water master checked in with KOH’s Daniela Sonnino this week to talk about where we are when it comes to the water year.… MORE
Governor Steve Sisolak Releases Phase 2 Guidelines
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak says that the state will begin Phase 2 of his “Roadmap to Recovery” reopening plan on Friday, allowing most businesses to reopen and paving the way for casinos and tourists to return on June 4. Governor Sisolak said his planned press conference on Tuesday was canceled out of an abundance of…… MORE
Carson City Sheriff’s Office Looking For Burglary Suspect
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is looking for the man who broke into a home and assaulted the homeowner. It happened on May 13, 2020 at a home in the area of Colorado Street and Kansas Street. The sheriff’s office said the homeowner returned home from lunch and found the suspect in a back room.…… MORE
27 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Monday in Washoe County
Two more Washoe County women have died from COVID-19, officials reported Monday. One woman was in her 80s and the other was in her 90s. Both had underlying health conditions. The new deaths bring the total number of deaths in the county to 54. And there were 27 new cases of COVID-19 with three recoveries.…… MORE
Reno Crews Respond to Fire at The Lakemill Lodge
The Reno Fire Department responded to a small apartment fire in Downtown Reno last night. Just before 10 p.m. a fire broke out on the 7th floor of the East LakeMill Lodge building. Firefighters contained the fire to one room and we’re able to knock it down quickly. Three people were taken to the hospital…… MORE
RTC Looking For Input on The Expansion of Their Flexride Program
RTC is considering an expansion of their Flexride program to Spanish Springs and Sommersett, and they have a presentation online now for you to watch and leave your comments.… MORE
Local Casinos Hoping to Welcome Back Guests Next Month
The Peppermill Casino Resort, like most casinos in the Silver State, are preparing to welcome back guest to their properties, possibly by early next month. The resort is already excepting room reservations for June 1st. Besides coronavirus testing for every employee, the resort is also taking a number of other precautions to keep guests safe.…… MORE
Seventeen New COVID-19 Cases Reported Sunday in Washoe County
Two Washoe County women died from COVID-19 related illnesses Sunday. Both had underlying health conditions. One was in her 40s and one was in her 70s. That gives Washoe County 52 COVID-19 related deaths. Also on Sunday, the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System reported that three patients have died from COVID-19 related illness. There…… MORE
