The “Nevada Wildfire Summit – Protecting and Preserving Our Rangelands”, brought together government officials and business owners to discuss how to prevent and combat increasingly devastating wildfires in Nevada, and throughout the West. The summit included three panel discussions with state, local and federal agencies, along with private entities, to highlight innovative solutions to improve…… MORE
Hepatitis A Outbreak in Las Vegas
In Las Vegas there’s an “outbreak” of hepatitis A cases, mostly among the homeless and people who abuse drugs. The Southern Nevada Health District reports from November to June it counted 83 cases of the virus that causes liver damage and can be fatal. Only 58 cases were reported in 2016, 2017 and 2018, combined.…… MORE
Hantavirus Fatality in Washoe County
A second Washoe County resident has contracted hantavirus and died. This is the second fatal case of hantavirus since 2017and highlights the seriousness of this disease. Dr. Randall Todd, Director of the Washoe County Health District Epidemiology and Public Health Preparedness Division says, on average, 38% of hantavirus cases are fatal. Infected rodents, most commonly…… MORE
WCSD School Board Members to Speak at Republican Men’s Club Lunch Tuesday
Two conservative members of the Washoe County School Board will be speaking at Tuesday’s Republican Men’s Club lunch at the Atlantis. Andrew Caudill and Ellen Minetto are the guest speakers. Doors open for the event at 11am, lunch is 11:30 and the speakers start at noon. Register online at RepublicanMensClub.org.… MORE
Woman Killed in Wrong-Way Crash in Inyo County
A woman is dead after a crash on US 395 in Inyo county. It happened just before 6 p.m. Sunday near the town of Independence. CHP says the crash happened when an SUV was going the wrong way and collided with a pickup truck. The crash also resulted in a semi-truck jack-knifing to avoid the…… MORE
WCSO Investigating Double Murder in Sun Valley
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a possible double murder in Sun Valley. Secret Witness is offering a $5,000 reward for information in the case. The shooting happened at approximately 3:30am, Sunday, near Sidehill Drive and Quartz Lane. A man and a boy were pronounced dead at the hospital. A third victim, a boy,…… MORE
Montreux Will No Longer Host The Barracuda Championship
Montrêux Golf & Country Club announced Saturday that, after 21 years, it will no longer host the Barracuda Championship. The decision was reached by the Montrêux Golf & Country Club Board of Directors after many weeks of study and discussion. Tim Slapnicka, president of the board of directors released a statement. It says, “We evaluated…… MORE
Fernley Woman in Serious Condition After Being Stabbed
A Fernley woman is in serious condition after Lyon County deputies say she was stabbed outside of a McDonalds on Sunday. The suspect fled the scene but was arrested minutes later by Lyon County deputies. He’s been identified as 48-year-old, Charles Walkin of Silver Springs. He is facing attempted Murder and Domestic Violence charges. The…… MORE
Reno Police Conduct Weekend Crackdown on Street Racing
A street racing crackdown Friday night led to 52 citations, according to the Reno Police Department. Six police officers and two sergeants took to the streets to issue citations for violations like speeding, careless driving and other street racing misdemeanors. Police said the crackdown was done at the community’s request and the operations will continue…… MORE
Woman Files Wrongful Conviction Lawsuit Against Nevada
A woman who spent more than 35 years in prison for a 1976 Reno murder she did not commit, has filed a wrongful conviction lawsuit against the state, and could get up to $3.5 million under a new Nevada law. The lawsuit, in Washoe District Court, asks for a certificate of innocence for Cathy Woods…… MORE
