Washoe County reported 25 new positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 662. The number of active cases is 477. Fifteen more people have recovered, bringing the number of recoveries to 166. The county reported no new deaths due to COVID-19. Washoe County announced Monday it will start reporting cases by…… MORE
Food Bank Adding Locations to The Kids Cafe Program
The Food Bank of Northern Nevada announced Monday that an additional 4 locations have been added to the schedule for its Kids Cafe program. There are now 24 locations for parents to pick up grab-and-go style packages breakfasts and lunches for children. Parents are encouraged to go to the same site each week to receive…… MORE
Carson City School District Transitioning to Pass/Fail System
Carson City School District will transition all secondary students to a Pass/Fail grading system for the second semester of the school year. The decision comes as principals, instructional leaders, district-level administrators and members of the teachers’ union have discussed the extension of school closures following spring break. Richard Stokes, superintendent for the Carson City School…… MORE
Sheriff’s Office Looking For Car Theft Suspect
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is trying to identify a suspect accused of stealing a vehicle and credit card fraud. Sunday, Deputies responded to reports of a stolen GMC Sierra from a home in the Old Washoe Estates. During the investigation, Deputies also learned the victim’s credit cards had been stolen and were used at…… MORE
RTC Starts Work on Prater Way Project in Sparks
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
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
