The coronavirus has claimed 10 lives in Nevada, including the first person younger than 50. The four new deaths confirmed Thursday were the most in a single day. They included a man from Clark County in his 30s with underlying medical conditions, according to the Southern Nevada Health District. Another Clark County man in his … Read more
Unemployment claims in Nevada just hit an all-time high amid the coronavirus pandemic. More than 93,000 people in Nevada filed unemployment claims last week, up from 6,356 from the previous week, according to the U.S Department of Labor. Nationwide in the week ending March 21, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 3,283,000, … Read more
Nevada tops the nation when it comes to new unemployment claims resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an analysis by the think tank Heartland Forward. The 182 percent weekly spike in claims is due to the state’s dependence on tourism.
Washoe County now has 57 confirmed cases of COVID-19. That brings Nevada’ statewide total at least to 420 cases. But officials say they don’t have enough testing to get a true picture of how many people may be infected. Some good news-the health district says four people in Washoe County have recovered from the respiratory … Read more
The World War II-era military barracks at the Reno-Stead Airport could become a shelter for the homeless during the COVID-19 outbreak. The Reno-Tahoe Airport authority board will determine whether it will allow Washoe County or the city of Reno to lease the buildings Friday.
Locals are using their stay-at-home orders to be productive. KOLO-TV reports they’re sewing masks-a hot commodity-for nurses and doctors on the front lines of the COVID-19 outbreak. They’ve got a Facebook group called “Masks Across Nevada” which so far has made and donated 350 masks.
Nevada’s National Guard stands at the ready if the governor makes the call during the COVID-19 pandemic. The guard could be used to secure roads or deliver materials to certain areas. Situations like martial law are not expected.
A local man is asking for your help finding his lost wedding ring. Jim Kumpel tells 2 News he dropped his ring in the parking lot of Smith’s grocery store on South Meadows Parkway Tuesday. The ring is gold with his wedding date – and the year 1975 engraved on the inside; he’s offering a … Read more
With Nevada’s world famous nighlife and gambling at a near standstill to slow the spread of the new coronavirus, state leaders are bracing for a serious hit to the state budget just as demand for services like unemployment benefits are expanding. Gambling taxes are the second biggest revenue generator for the state after the sales … Read more
Staying home for Nevada during the COVID-19 crisis may be bringing more attention to domestic and sexual violence. On a normal day, employees at Safe Embrace are answering calls and providing services to survivors, both men and women, of domestic and sexual abuse. However “In the last two weeks, we’ve had 60 calls outside of … Read more