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School district announces it will be closed until May 15

The Nye County School District announced Friday that all district buildings and facilities will remain closed through May 15, in compliance with Gov. Steve Sisolak’s most recent Stay at Home directive.

State’s unemployment claims rise 7.7% over previous week

Finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation shows initial claims for unemployment insurance totaled 42,541 for the week ending April 25, up 7.7 percent over last week and the fifth highest weekly total in state history. Nevada has met the thresholds required to trigger extended benefits.

Sisolak outlines Nevada’s ‘Roadmap to Recovery’

Gov. Steve Sisolak on Thursday laid out the state’s “Nevada United: Roadmap to Recovery” plan, designed to build a path forward and safely restart Nevada’s economy.

Kinross partners with Nye coalition and Nevada outreach

Kinross, the operator of Round Mountain’s gold mine has partnered with Nevada Outreach Training Organization and NyE Communities Coalition to provide Nye County communities for relief during COVID-19 pandemic.

Two-vehicle crash prompts Mercy Air response

One person was transported to a Las Vegas medical facility after sustaining chemical burns in a motorhome over the weekend.

North Carolina pug tests positive for coronavirus

After several members of a North Carolina family tested positive for the new coronavirus, they found out their pet pug tested positive, too, possibly the first dog in the United States to be diagnosed with the virus, USA Today reported.

Sheriff recognizes National Volunteer Week

They are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week providing crucial assistance to Nye County Sheriff’s Office deputies, as well as the community at large.

Slain trooper Jenkins’ family thanks supporters

Nevada Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Jenkins was shot and killed when he stopped to help a motorist early in the morning of March 27 on U.S. 93 north of Ely. Hundreds of first responders escorted Jenkins’ body as it was driven 245 miles to the Clark County coroner’s office.

Pahrump resident encouraging salute to essential workers

The country is in the midst of a public health crisis and while many are staying home as ordered by various officials, there are millions of others who cannot do so but must strike out for work each day, as they work in an essential industry.

Community remembers fallen deputy

A decade has passed since the shooting death of Nye County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Ian Michael Deutch.

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