Gov. Sisolak Extends Stay-at-Home Order, Eases Some Restrictions

Gov. Steve Sisolak is extending his directive asking people to stay at home to limit the spread of coronavirus until May 15. But he will ease restrictions on other outdoor activities and some businesses starting Friday. Sisolak will allow starting May 1 retail businesses and marijuana dispensaries to offer curbside pickup, as restaurants have been … Read more

State unemployment office gets new leader

The state office that oversees employment has a new interim leader-during a time when its needed more than ever. Governor Steve Sisolak has appointed Heather Korbulic to lead the department as it sees record unemployment due to coronavirus. Korbulic was formerly the director of the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange.

Stay-at home orders to be lifted soon in El Dorado County

Stay-at home orders in El Dorado County are expected to be lifted Thursday as the area has nearly four dozen cases of coronavirus. The latest person to test positive is a man between the ages of 50 and 64 who lives in the southern part of the county. The area has seen 39 recoveries.

Man arrested after high-speed chase enters Churchill County

A man is in custody after a high-speed chase crosses into Churchill County. Deputies say Jeffery Bergquist was driving a vehicle stolen out of California. Spike strips were deployed, but the chase didn’t end until Bergquist struck a cement barrier. He faces a host of charges including terroristic threatening after deputies say he shouted he … Read more

2 men cited for illegal dumping in Sun Valley

Two men are cited for illegal dumping in Sun Valley. Washoe County sheriff’s deputies say witnesses alerted them to two men who dumped a white Ford Explorer in an open field off Pearl Drive Sunday. The men admitted to the act and had to SUV towed off the field.

Raley’s donates $100K in prepackaged meals to northern NV, CA

Raley’s Market has donated $100,000 in packaged meals and fresh produce so seniors in northern Nevada and northern California can eat during the coronavirus pandemic. The local Office of Volunteers of America delivers 1,100 meals a day to its sites-and now, nearly 6-thousand meals a week to isolated seniors, the disabled, the homeless, and veterans.

Carson City Near Top of Census Participation

More than half of Nevada households have filled out their census questionnaire, matching the nationwide response rate of 53.4%. The Census Bureau released data that revealed that Boulder City, Henderson and Fallon had over 60% participation, Response rates in Nevada counties have varied with the highest at 59.6% in Churchill County, followed by 57.2% in … Read more