Two Washoe County Health District employees have tested positive for COVID-19. Additionally, a fourth Washoe County Sheriff’s Office employee tested positive. Employees who may have been exposed were notified and steps are being taken to make sure it is safe for them to return to work. Washoe County reported 13 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday.…… MORE
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Crews Knock Down House Fire in Reno
The Reno Fire Department responded to a call of a house fire on Baldacci Road just after 9 p.m. last night. RFD says the family was home when they heard their fire alarms going off and called 911. When crews arrived on scene the garage was on fire. Crews were able to contain the fire…… MORE
Police Investigating Battery Case in North Reno
The Reno Police Department is investigating a battery with a deadly weapon in North Reno. At least one person was stabbed. It happened on Sunday evening near the corner of West Golden Valley and Burgundy Ct. Police say all subjects have been accounted for and there is no threat to the public. The condition of…… MORE
The County Health District’s Epidemiologist is Retiring
Washoe County Health Officer Kevin Dick has asked for the resignation of the district’s chief epidemiologist. Dr. Randall Todd has served as the director of epidemiology for Washoe County for the past 14 years. Prior to that, Todd served as the Nevada State Epidemiologist for 12 years. According to a report in the Reno Gazette…… MORE
Nevada Air Guard Plan Flyover For Health Care Workers
The Nevada Air Guard High Rollers will have a C-130 flyover of area hospitals beginning at noon Tuesday, to recognize the work they are doing battling COVID-19. The 152nd Airlift Wing will start from its base and pass over Renown South Medical Center at noon. During the following hour, it will also pass over Carson…… MORE
Fire Agencies Preparing For The Upcoming Fire Season
Fire agencies around the region are preparing for wildland fire season. Adam Mayberry with Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District says firefighters are expecting dry conditions in the weeks to come. Mayberry recommends people limit activities outside like target shooting or going off-roading. He also reminds people not to throw cigarette butts on the side of…… MORE
Active Cases of COVID-19 Are Down For The First Time in Washoe County
A Washoe County woman has died from COVID-19, officials reported Thursday. It is under investigation whether she had underlying health conditions. Her death brings the total number of deaths in the county to 22. Additionally, there were 29 recoveries, which is the most reported in one day for Washoe County. Active cases went down for…… MORE
Quad County Region Reports First Coronavirus Death
The Carson City area, reports the first death due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. The individual was a Carson City woman in her 70’s. They also reported five new positive cases and one recovery of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 68, with 25 recoveries and one…… MORE
The Carson City Sheriff Asking You to Recreate Safely This Weekend
Carson City Sheriff Kenny Furlong is asking everyone recreating this weekend to take extra precautions because they’re seeing an uptick in serious injuries in the back county. KOH’s Daniela Sonnino has more…… MORE
RTC’s Flex Ride Program Expanding to The North Valleys
The RTC’s pilot Flex Ride program in Sparks was so successful, they’re expanding it to the north valleys. KOH’s Daniela Sonnino has more…… MORE
