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
One Man Arrested After High Speed Chase
A high-speed chase ended early Monday morning in Churchill County without injuries. Just after 4:30am Monday, the Churchill County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a high-speed vehicle chase that started in Mineral County. A white Toyota pick-up truck driven by 40-year-old Jeffery Bergquist was reported stolen out of California. The Walker River Tribal Police allegedly…… MORE
Lawsuit Filed Against The Governor’s Orders Limiting The Use of Malaria Drugs
On March 23, Governor Steve Sisolak signed emergency regulations limiting the prescription of two drugs used as a treatment for COVID-19, chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine. Now there are lawsuits designed to reverse those regulations.… MORE
Forty People Currently Hospitalized in Washoe County Due to COVID-19
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
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
