The RTC is starting work this week on a section of Prater Way between McCarran and Sparks Boulevard. KOH’s Daniela Sonnino has more on some closures you need to be aware of.… MORE
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Latest COVID-19 Case Numbers in Washoe County
Washoe County reported two more COVID-19 related deaths on Sunday, bringing the total to 18. Additionally, there were 31 more positive tests for COVID-19 and 17 recoveries. The deceased were a man and a woman, both in their 60s and both with underlying health conditions. There have been 637 total cases, 151 recoveries, 44 people…… MORE
Police Conduct Weekend Street Racing Crackdown
A crackdown on street racing the last two weekends netted 41 speed-related citations, one misdemeanor arrest for exhibition of speed and seven arrests for driving under the influence. The crackdown was a result of citizen complaints about street races in Reno during late evening weekend hours. Nevada Office of Traffic Safety partially funded the crackdown.… MORE
Washoe County School District Hosting Virtual Forum Tuesday
Washoe County School District Trustees have scheduled a Virtual Forum for Tuesday, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. During this Forum, Dr. Kristen McNeill, interim superintendent, will answer questions from the community about her vision for the District’s future. Members of the community may submit questions any time before or during the meeting at [email protected]…… MORE
Hot August Nights Spring Fever Revival Cancelled, Main Event Still on The Calendar
Hot August Nights’ Spring Fever Revival, planned for May 15th & 16th in downtown Reno has been canceled. The main event is still on the calendar. Executive Director, Mike Whan says, “In the coming days we will continue to work diligently on the production of the Hot August Nights Virginia City event, July 31st and…… MORE
Hundreds Gather in Carson City to Protest The Governor’s Stay-at-Home Order
Hundreds of people protested at the State Capitol in Carson City, Nevada, on Saturday, demanding that Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak reopen the state’s economy and lift a stay-at-home order that he imposed to stop the spread of coronavirus outbreak. Protesters parading on a sidewalk carried U.S. flags and signs displaying messages such as “Open Nevada”…… MORE
Nevada Governor Working on a Plan to Reopen The State
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak said Thursday he is working on a plan to open up the state and functioning again. But Sisolak said he has not yet developed that plan. Sisolak warned if the society gets opened up again too quickly, it would come at a risk of hurting the economy. He says, “This is…… MORE
Senator Jacky Rosen Talks to KOH About The CARES Act
Senator Jacky Rosen talked to KOH this week about how the CARES ACT will help people who live in rural areas in Nevada and other states get access to health care and distance learning while the pandemic continues.… MORE
Alternative Care Site Planned For The Reno-Sparks Convention Center Now on Hold
Washoe County officials announced Thursday that plans for the Alternative Care Site at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center are on hold. The COVID-19 Washoe Incident Management Team said they are monitoring the current local trends with regards to the COVID-19 modeling, and should there be a need to move forward with the care site, the project…… MORE
NV Dems Urging the Secretary of State to Expand Mail-In Voting
The Nevada State Democratic Party sent a letter to Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske following the order to move the June primary to an all-mail election. NV Dems urged the SOS to implement a number of measures aimed at expanding both mail-in voting and well-organized, hygienic in-person polling locations. Nevada Democrats, as well as activists…… MORE
