Much is being learned through DNA sequencing about the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, and now Nevada is contributing to this important body of scientific knowledge.
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The Nye County Sheriff’s Office plans to have additional deputies patrolling the highways and byways later this year, as the agency began its latest training academy last month.
The Division of Public and Behavioral Health has announced a grant of $1,935,621 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration which will fund psychiatric access to care in Nevada communities.
Both the Pahrump Justice Court and the Nye County Fifth Judicial Court have outlined modifications to its day-to-day business operations amid the COVID-19 virus outbreak.
An apparent act of “vandalism” in Pahrump has prompted a multi-agency investigation that includes county and federal officials.
Gov. Steve Sisolak on Thursday rolled out the “Nevada United: Road Map to Recovery Phase 1” guidelines and protocols for individuals and businesses.
Regulators unanimously passed policies for both nonrestricted licensees — Strip, downtown and locals properties — and restricted licensees — those with 15 or fewer slot machines.
It appears that the COVID-19 virus has claimed the life of a local business.
Brian Bradford, attorney at Fisher Phillips, an employment and labor law firm in Las Vegas, speaks about what employers should consider when it comes to employees amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Bradford spoke with Pahrump Valley Times Interim Editor Jeffrey Meehan.
The 2020 Primary Election is officially underway, with mail-in ballots making their way to homes all across Nye County and Nevada.
No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in the Saturday, May 2 drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $25 million.
The Nevada Gaming Commission will meet virtually Thursday to discuss how to resume gaming operations that were shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Health and safety policies for the resumption of gaming operations will be considered for possible action at this meeting.
As of May 1, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak has relaxed some of his emergency COVID-19 restrictions, allowing certain businesses to reopen. However, the “Stay at Home” order has not been lifted and many other “nonessential” businesses are still unable to resume their normal operations, a fact which leaves a bad taste in the mouths of those pushing the effort to recall the governor and remove him from office.
It was a rocky start as small businesses and Nevada banks began round two of the Paycheck Protection Program this week.
Besides needing funds available for small businesses during the COVID-19 crisis, small business owners need additional support and guidance, as well as opportunities to talk with other small business owners. University of Nevada, Reno Extension is offering virtual question-and-answer “Coping With COVID-19 Town Halls” for small businesses every Wednesday and webinars on specific topics for small businesses every Friday.
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