Ten new Coronavirus cases and one death were reported Monday in Washoe County. There are now 1,266 positive COVID-19 tests , and the death total is 48. Washoe County reported 54 new COVID-19 cases and one death Sunday, the largest single-day spike in cases. The County expects numbers to increase as testing expands. Nearly half…… MORE
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RTC Reminding You to Support Midtown Businesses
RTC is reminding everyone that a lot of the work on the Virginia Street Project is complete, so now is a great time to visit restaurants and shops in midtown, and help them stay open during this tough time. RTC’s Laruen Ball says if you haven’t been downtown for awhile, many of your favorites have…… MORE
NDOT Getting Ready to Demolish Parr/Dandini Blvd Bridge
The Nevada Department of Transportation is getting ready to demolish the Parr/Dandini Boulevard Bridge over 395, with construction kicking off next month.… MORE
Storey County Reports It’s First COVID-19 Case
Storey County has its first COVID-19 case, a man in his 40s. Carson City Health and Human Services released the latest figures for the Quad County area and the Storey County infection was one of them. The other five new cases are all Carson City residents. Two are men in in their 40s; a woman…… MORE
6.4 Magnitute Earthquake Reported Near Mina, #Nevada
The U.S. Geological Service is reporting that a magnitude-6.4 earthquake struck in remote western Nevada early this morning. The temblor was reported at 4:03 a.m. about 35 miles outside Tonopah, just east of the Sierra Nevada range. The quake’s depth was estimated to be 4.7 miles deep.… MORE
More Drive-Thru Testing Will be Available in Reno & Elko
Drive-through COVID-19 testing begins Monday at two Walmarts in Reno and one in Elko. Testing is for adults who meet Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state and local guidelines about who should be tested. This includes first responders, healthcare providers, those with symptoms of COVID-19 and people in high risk groups without symptoms. …… MORE
Latest Case Numbers in Washoe County
Officials announced a third death Wednesday due to COVID-19. The patients were two men in their 70, one with underlying health conditions, and a man in his 50s with underlying health conditions. The total number of deaths in the county now stands at 43.… MORE
Reno Police Investigating Shooting on Market Street
Reno Police responded to reports of shots fired at the La Quinta Inn on Market Street last night. According to the Reno Police Department, the call came in just before 11 p.m. Officers say there are injuries from the incident, and they are investigating. No word yet on any arrests.… MORE
Better Business Bureau Warning The Public About a Puppy Scam
The Better Business Bureau is warning the public about puppy scammers after a resident of Washoe County lost $2500 on a Yorkie that they never received.… MORE
Nevada Governor Declares State of Fiscal Emergency
Gov. Steve Sisolak declared a state of fiscal emergency Monday in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. His office said the pandemic has put a strain on public services in the state of Nevada. In a press release, his office said in part: “At this time, Nevada is estimating a significant shortfall of State General Fund…… MORE
