RENO, Nev. (KLAS) — A Reno man made his first court appearance via video conference Thursday for allegedly destroying federal property following a protest relating to the death of George Floyd. According to court documents, 27-year-old Keith Moreno threw a cigarette receptacle and two rocks through the first-floor windows of the Bruce R. Thompson Federal Courthouse.

The alleged crime took place during the late evening of the May 30. Officials say Moreno broke three of the courthouse windows.

Moreno was arrested on July 1 after officials say he “boasted about having thrown the receptacle through a courthouse window on May 30. Additionally, they say he “bragged that law enforcement was not smart enough to find him” and claimed that, if there was further civil unrest or rioting, “I’d go right back to it.”... Read More

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — As COVID-19 cases rise in Nevada, the state’s coronavirus task force is updating its efforts to slow the spread. It held a meeting Thursday morning.

The latest data from the state shows cases are growing at a rate of 3.5% which is more than twice what it was at the end of May and state officials anticipate more cases in the coming weeks.

Testing has increased and businesses in are in Phase 2 of the reopening.

The state conducted field observations this week and determined three out of four businesses are complying with the state guidelines but the highest not-compliance rate was found in bars and national brand retail stores. Gov. Sisolak has made it mandatory to wear face masks in public.

Some recent statistics show cases have shifted to a younger age group and the virus has increased significantly in the Hispanic community. Hispanics make now make up 63% of cases compared to 40% a month prior... Read More