Amid uncertainty, college football trying to plan for season
Spring football was shelved because of the coronavirus. There is still plenty of work going on in college football.
Coronavirus death toll jumps above 100 in Nevada
The death toll of the coronavirus in Nevada has surpassed triple digits, with state officials reporting 102 deaths as of Friday evening.
ICE detainee who sued over virus threat at Henderson jail is denied release
A federal judge on Thursday denied the release of an immigration detainee with underlying medical conditions whose lawsuit claimed his stay at the Henderson Detention Center ...
Regents OK budget cuts that could trigger faculty furloughs, new student fees
The state Board of Regents approved a series of cuts to the Nevada System of Higher Education on Friday that could save $125 million in spending in response to the coronavirus pandemic’s projected economic impact.
Metro Police lays off 103 part-time employees
About 100 part-time Metro Police employees were laid off this week because of budget cuts prompted by the coronavirus pandemic, officials said. It was the first of a number of “difficult decisions” expected in the coming ...
Health District: Hospitals expect more COVID-19 patients, request 600-plus additional ventilators
With more COVID-19 patients in Clark County requiring intubation and breathing assistance from a ventilator, acute care hospitals are seeking to double the number of ventilators they currently have, Southern Nevada Health District officials said on Friday. The Health District expects the demand for ...
Health District: Hospitals expect more COVID-19 patients, request 600-plus additional ventilators
With more COVID-19 patients in Clark County requiring intubation and breathing assistance from a ventilator, acute care hospitals are seeking to double the number of ventilators they currently have, Southern Nevada Health District officials said on Friday. The Health District expects the demand for ...
Nevada jobless claims continue to break records
The week ending April 4 saw the second-most initial claims for unemployment insurance in Nevada history, according to a state report released today. The report by the ...
Nevada health centers getting $6.25 million to fight coronavirus
Nevada community health centers will receive $6.25 million in grant funding from the federal coronavirus stimulus package, the state’s U.S. senators announced today. The centers can use the ...
How SNWA safely protects the Valley’s drinking water
The Southern Nevada Water Authority treats almost the entire Valley’s drinking water before municipal water agencies deliver it to your tap. SNWA is committed to the ...