‘Community Fridge’ now open in Pahrump

As more and more individuals and families continue to rely on area charitable organizations to provide food products amid the pandemic, a local organization has found a novel approach to do the same.

Cortez Masto calls for alternative to Navy expansion in Nevada

U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., has released a draft of the Northern Nevada Rural Land Management, Conservation, and Military Readiness Act, that includes alternative expansion of the Naval Air Station Fallon and management bills for Pershing, Douglas, Churchill, and Lander counties.

State GOP, Trump campaign appeal mail-in ballot ruling

The Nevada Republican Party and Trump Campaign have filed an appeal to the Nevada Supreme Court following Monday’s ruling in Kraus v. Cegavske.

Douglass Morgan leaving as head of gaming board

Gov. Steve Sisolak on Thursday, Oct. 29 announced that Sandra Douglass Morgan, the chairwoman and executive director of the Nevada Gaming Control Board, is resigning to pursue an exciting professional opportunity.

Building safety group to host virtual educational program

ICC Learn Live, the International Code Council’s inaugural virtual education event, will take place Nov. 9-13 with panel conversations, keynote addresses and breakout sessions around key topics in building safety.

Sisolak reappoints two, taps two for contractors board

Gov. Steve Sisolak announced the appointment of Bryan Cowart and Boyd Martin and the reappointment of Margaret Cavin and Jan Leggett to the Nevada State Contractors Board effective Nov. 1, appointments that run through Oct. 31, 2023.

Seasonal workers projected to number 4,700 in Nevada

Retailers in Nevada and throughout the United States are ramping up hiring campaigns for the all-important holiday shopping season. The Retail Association of Nevada estimates retailers will boost hiring by 4,700 positions during the holiday shopping period in the state.

HHS sending 920,000 COVID-19 tests to state

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is sending 920,000 Abbott BinaxNOW COVID-19 point of care antigen tests to Nevada.

Town halls will focus on mitigating COVID’s impact

Special guest panelists from the Armed Forces Chamber of Commerce and from the Nevada Department of Business and Industry will share their insights on COVID’s effects on consumers and small businesses, and possible ways to mitigate those effects, at the next two virtual town halls for small businesses being offered by University of Nevada, Reno Extension.