Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford warned Nevadans to be alert of scams related to the pending federal stimulus package. While a deal has been negotiated and the bill awaits final votes and the president’s signature, Congress’ economic relief package, in part, proposes to send money directly to individual Americans in response to the financial distress caused by COVID-19. … [Read more...]
Gov. Sisolak bans anti-malaria drugs for coronavirus patients
Associated Press Nevada’s governor has signed an emergency order barring the use of anti-malaria drugs for someone who has the coronavirus. Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak’s order Tuesday restricting chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine comes after President Donald Trump touted the medication as a treatment for the virus. Trump last week falsely stated that the Food and Drug … [Read more...]
10/2/19
Sen. Bernie Sanders home in Vermont after heart attack
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is back at his Vermont home after being treated for a heart attack in Las Vegas. The plane carrying the 78-year-old senator arrived in Vermont just before 6 p.m. Saturday, one day after he was released from a hospital. As he left the airport he told reporters “I’m feeling great, thank you.” He was then … [Read more...]
FBI, Sheriff ’s Deputies ID Suspect in Reno bank Robbery
Associated Press RENO — Sheriff’s deputies and the FBI are continuing to search for a suspect in a bank robbery Friday north of Reno. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect Monday as 32-year-old Albert Diaz-Ordaz, Jr. Investigators say no weapon was visible when he allegedly entered the Wells Fargo Bank on Sun Valley Boulevard at about 1 p.m. … [Read more...]
Nevada News Briefs
Associated Press 2 Killed, 1 Hurt in Lyon County Crash that Closed US 95-A SILVER SPRINGS — The Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating a head-on crash in Lyon County that killed two people over the weekend and shut down a state highway for several hours. The patrol says two people in a southbound Chevrolet Sonic died in the crash with a pickup truck at about 5:30 … [Read more...]
Nevada News Briefs
Associated Press Sparks Marina Victim Identified as Reno Man, 69 SPARKS — Authorities have identified the dead man found floating this week in the Sparks Marina. The Regional Medical Examiner’s Office said Thursday 69-year-old Peter Wehrlin of Reno was pronounced dead at the scene Tuesday morning. The cause and manner of his death are still under … [Read more...]
Reed Falls to Wooster
Reed junior Taylor Hernandez returns a serve on Thursday during a 3-0 loss to Wooster. The girls are 7-8 on the season and have matches against Douglas and Bishop Manogue this week. … [Read more...]