The statewide Nevada Dental Association has hired experienced association executive Michele Reeder as its new executive director, succeeding Robert Talley, DDS and CAE, who will continue as a member of NDA’s Council on Government Affairs.
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The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living, representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and assisted-living communities across the country that provide care to approximately 5 million people each year, warned Congress today that without another COVID funding package, public health agencies and health care providers could find themselves less than completely prepared heading into the cold and flu season, as well as underfunded to handle another major spike in COVID cases.
Walmart, at the end of September, announced plans to address key shopping trends expected for this unusual holiday season, including an increase in online shipping, evolving wish lists and the need for a fast, easy and safe shopping experience.
Pahrump Valley Fire and Rescue Services crews responded to numerous fires throughout the valley this month.
University of Nevada, Reno Extension continues its online town hall and webinar series to assist small business owners, this week focusing on innovation.
All veterans, active duty, Nevada National Guard, reserves, health care providers, community partners and supporters are invited to attend a free, three-part virtual series, “Exploring the Identification &Treatment of Military Sexual Trauma” hosted by the Nevada Department of Veterans Services this October.
Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Friday that the Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation is the recipient of a $13 million federal grant to support short-term job training programs to help prepare unemployed and underemployed individuals for in-demand occupations in Nevada.
A new service will allow voters to track the status of their mail ballots during this election season.
The Pahrump Valley Times is presenting a series detailing each of the five statewide ballot questions that voters will be tasked with deciding this November.
Eric Trump was featured at an outdoor “Make America Great Again” event in Pahrump on Thursday, where he was met by dozens of supporters to re-elect President Donald Trump, his father.
Home Means Nevada, Inc., a state-affiliated nonprofit organization that administers certain functions of the Foreclosure Mediation Program, has launched a new tool for struggling Nevada homeowners as part of its ongoing COVID-19 response initiative.
Nevada has added 6,500 jobs since July 2020 and the unemployment rate in Nye County was 9.6% in August compared to July’s rate of 9.9% and 5% in August 2019, according to the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s August 2020 economic report.
As Pahrump continues to deal with the impact of the COVID-19 crisis, it’s important to recognize that other disasters can still occur throughout the year —- often with little or no warning. When these events happen, safety is the number one priority, leaving little time to think about the financial information or records needed to help with the recovery process.
An Esmeralda County official is concerned that Tiehm’s buckwheat, a rare plant that grows near the area of the proposed Rhyolite Ridge Project could jeopardize the economic prospects of Nevada’s smallest county – if it gains federal protection.
Gov. Steve Sisolak on Friday announced that he plans to provide updates to the current COVID-19 Statewide Baseline Mitigation Standards next week.