The University of Nevada, Reno on Wednesday announced steps it is taking to make it a better institution for black students, faculty and staff. Campus officials say It includes “thoughtful and prominent recognition celebrating Colin Kaepernick and those black social justice pioneers who came before him on our campus.” Among other things, the university says … Read more
The state is facing a more than $800 million budget shortfall this fiscal year, tied to the coronavirus pandemic. Governor Steve Sisolak says the state is going to have to make some tough decisions. The shortfall includes a loss of $265 million in general funds needed for the Distributive School Account.
It’s one of few events not canceled by COVID-19. The American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament will happen this summer at Lake Tahoe. There won’t be spectators but you can catch Tony Romo, Steph Curry, and Charles Barkley competing on television. It’s happening at the Edgewood Tahoe in Stateline from July 8th through the 12th.
The death toll from COVID-19 inches upward in the Quad-County region. A woman in her 70s from Lyon County has died from coronavirus. The area also reported five new cases-two in Lyon County and 3 in Carson City-bringing the total number of active cases to 72.
Valley Youth Day Camp has reopened at the Carson Valley Community Center. But it might look a little different. Safety guards are in place, including temperature checks and social distancing markers on floors. There won’t be any water fountains and visitors are strongly encouraged to wear facial coverings. Space in the DC Day Camp is … Read more
Douglas County deputies are looking for a fugitive. They say Ryan Manuella is wanted on charges of domestic battery with strangulation. They say he has known family and associates in California, Texas and New York, but admit he could be anywhere in the U.S.
On Tuesday, Governor Steve Sisolak signed a directive which allows schools in Nevada to reopen their doors as early as this week. Within the directive is also an outline for schools to resume athletic activities. The Governor’s directive gives authority to Nevada’s school districts and private/charter schools to decide how they’ll return to campus. They’ll … Read more
A new directive will let Nevada’s schools reopen for summer learning and activities, so long as they follow the state’s protocols for COVID-19. The Nevada Department of Education announced the new directive was signed Tuesday by Gov. Steve Sisolak and goes into effect Wednesday for public, charter and private schools.
Voters waited in line more than seven hours to cast their ballots after polls were supposed to have closed for Nevada’s primary when changes made in response to the coronavirus created lengthy backups. Hundreds of people were still in line at polling places in Reno and Las Vegas when polls closed at 7 p.m. delaying … Read more
Early numbers show voter turnout in the state’s primary in Washoe County to be at about 22.5 percent. Much of the voting was done by mail-in due to coronavirus. But the polls are open until 7 p.m. for those wishing to cast a ballot in person. For the first time, you could also register to … Read more