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Sen. Jacky Rosen urging 2020 census participation

U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), is strongly urging all Silver State residents to participate in the upcoming 2020 census.

California Lottery

No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in the Saturday, March 21 drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $13 million.

BLM opens comment period for solar project near Pahrump

The Bureau of Land Management opened a 45-day public comment period on the proposed Yellow Pine Solar Project that would be located about 10 miles southeast of Pahrump and 32 miles west of Las Vegas in Clark County.

Area builder sees potential in tiny homes in Beatty

Builder Terry Fisher is betting big on tiny homes in Beatty, constructing a cluster of them on the corner of Highway 95 and McDonald.

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Major chain stores hiring extra workers

While Americans brace for the economic impact of COVID-19 related closures and resulting lost income, major outlet chains in the essential grocery and pharmacy categories offered some good news this week. Walmart, Albertsons, CVS, Walgreen’s and Family Dollar/Dollar Tree announced they would be hiring a combined nearly 265,000 workers nationwide to compensate for the demands placed upon them during the crisis (Kroger’s/Smith’s made no specific hiring announcement). In addition, employees who are already serving these companies during the pandemic are expected to receive one-time bonuses of between $150 and $500 each from their employers.

NHP urges not to call 911 for road conditions

Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) officials have a message for drivers traveling in the region: “Don’t call 911 for road conditions.”

Truck nearly tips over in mud bog

A Star Nursery truck nearly overturned on soft ground off the pavement along westbound Bell Vista Road just east of Barney Street, just before 11 a.m. on Monday, March 16.

COVID-19 takes toll on Nevada hospitality jobs

The COVID-19 outbreak, and subsequent closure of Nevada’s gaming properties, has led to over 246,000 direct and indirect jobs related to the hotel and lodging industry, according to a recent report.

DEBRA SAUNDERS: Notes from my dining room table

There are two Americas — those of us who can shelter in place and and edgier America for whom isolation is an excessive hardship.

Man arrested on alleged under the influence charge

A man said to be living behind a business for roughly a week was taken into custody on allegedly being under the influence of a controlled substance.

Death Valley National Park closes many facilities, remains open

Death Valley National Park has limited services outside those that support visitor or resource protection as the park moves to comply with Executive Order N-33-20 issues by the California Gov. Gavin Newsom and the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

DMV offices shut down statewide, 90-day extension issued

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles has closed its offices statewide in an effort to mitigate the spread of the new coronavirus outbreak. The DMV is one of a stream of shutdowns of government offices and private businesses in the state.

Local attorney taking steps to avoid COVID-19

Though fears and concerns of the COVID-19 virus have forced many local business operations to a grinding halt, the wheels of justice continue to roll for local attorney Carl M. Joerger.

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