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Tecopa restaurants reopen under strict guidelines and with a new addition

Opening a food service business in a tiny desert hamlet in the middle of a pandemic may seem like a long shot, but for the proprietors of a new Tecopa eatery called the Wild Wheat Bakery and Cafe, it was a way to keep hope alive. This fall, Wild Wheat takes its place alongside four other popular local restaurants that have weathered the economic storm and are coming back strong in the cool-weather season.

Nevada Humanities offering free online talk with author

Nevada Humanities will present a free online discussion, “Nomadland: Resiliency on the Road”, featuring award-winning author and journalist Jessica Bruder from noon-1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8.

Signs not allowed on state highway property

The Nevada Department of Transportation reminds community members that political signage is not allowed on state highway property.

Governors issue joint statement regarding threat to democracy

A coalition of 11 governors on Wednesday released a joint statement on what they say are recent threats to the democratic process and reports of efforts to circumvent the results of the upcoming election.

Truck takes out Beatty power pole in freak incident

The Beatty Post Office, the adjacent car wash, and one private residence were without electricity for several hours at the end of August as the result of a freak accident involving a big rig.

Anthem reaches data breach settlement of $39.5 million

A group of 43 attorneys general across the United States announced Wednesday that a $39.5 million settlement has been reached with Anthem stemming from their massive 2014 data breach that involved the personal information of 78.8 million Americans.

Three businesses cited for health, safety violations

The Division of Industrial Relations announced Monday, Sept. 28 that violations of required workplace health and safety measures has resulted in Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration issuing three notices of citation and penalty to businesses during the Sept. 14-18 period.

 
Sisolak loosens COVID-19 rules on indoor, outdoor gatherings

Nevada is substantially loosening its COVID-19 rules on large gatherings for both indoor and outdoor events and will allow for a limited number of spectators at sporting and other live entertainment events as part of a continued relaxation of restrictions.

Exchange approves 4.2% increase in rates for 2021

The Silver State Health Insurance Exchange, which connects Nevadans to qualified health plans through Nevada Health Link, announced the approved exchange health insurance rates for Plan Year 2021 at an increase of 4.2 percent.

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