Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a body found in the hills off Jack Wright Pass, west of Wellington. A hiker discovered the body Tuesday. The DCSO Investigation Division is working to positively identify the body and determine the cause of death. The sheriff’s office says there is no threat to the community.… MORE
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NV Gov Will Extend Stay-at-Home Order Later Today, Will Also Ease Some Restrictions
Governor Stave Sisolak says he will extend the stay at home order which was set to expire April 30. Sisolak told ABC the statistics have plateaued, and that hospitalizations and intensive care hospitalizations have begun to decline. Sisolak also says he will ease some of the restrictions when it comes to retail curbside pick up. …… MORE
Number of Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Rises Overnight
The number of new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Nevada climbed slightly overnight, as the Clark County death toll from the disease increased by 12 to reach 186. The statewide total of corona positive cases is 4,805, and there are 219 deaths. The Washoe County Health District reports 834 covid 19 cases with 14 new cases,…… MORE
Carson City Man Arrested on Suspicious of Attempted Sexual Assault And Other Charges
A Carson City man was arrested on suspicion of attempted sexual assault, child endangerment and other faces other charges, including false imprisonment and drug possession.. 25 year old Luis Dominguez-Zavaleta was arrested Tuesday in the 2000 block of Lone Mountain Drive. He is accused of attempting to sexually assault his ex-girlfriend, and not allowing her…… MORE
Governor Sisolak Making a Change in Leadership at DETR
Governor Steve Sisolak is making a change in leadership at the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. Heather Korbulic [kor-BUELL-lic], the former executive director of the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange, has been appointed as Interim Director of DETR. She replaces Tiffany Tyler-Garner, who served as head of the department for a little over…… MORE
Washoe County School District Names Kristen McNeill The New Superintendent
The Washoe County School District has a “new” superintendent. It’s Dr. Kristen McNeill, who’s been on the job as the interim superintendent since Traci Davis was fired on July 1st of last year. This is her 25th year with the district, so she’s hardly new. Trustees voted in favor six to one during the board’s…… MORE
Local Company Makes Face Coverings Using T-Shirts
“iCelerate – High Sierra Industries” in partnership with Custom Ink has made more than a thousand face coverings out of extra t-shirt stock. KOH’s Daniela Sonnino has more…… MORE
Nevada is Joining The Western States Pact
Governor Steve Sisolak says Nevada is joining the western states pact, and says he believes sharing information about Covid 19, and joining the “best practices” to keep people safe, is the right thing to do. The pact includes Washington, Oregon Colorado and California. The governor says the guiding principal is the health of Nevada residents…… MORE
TMCC Assistant Soccer Coach Dies After Being Diagnoses With COVID-19
Truckee Meadows Community College has confirmed the death of an assistant soccer coach as a result of COVID-19. 54 year old Gonzalo Lopez, had been on the soccer staff at TMCC since their inaugural season in 2019. Lopez had been a soccer coach for 25 years at the club, high school and collegiate level and…… MORE
Reno Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash
Reno Police are investigating a car vs. motorcycle crash that killed a motorcyclist. It happened on Veterans Parkway at Long Meadow Drive at 1:25 PM Monday. REMSA took one other patient to the hospital. Police are questioning witnesses to determine what led to the crash.… MORE
