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Monthly Archives: April, 2020

Need for student computers sparks community-wide effort

Nearly 16,000 area students do not have access to a computer at home, making getting and submitting assignments in the time of “shelter-at-home” an extra challenge.

Finding a friend: Marley’s story

Marley, a longtime fixture at the Nevada Humane Society, was recently adopted and has become the official mascot of the Salvation Army Rehabilitation Center.

Governor: New directive limits church activities, golf courses ordered to close

Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak followed through on a threat made Monday: If people don't practice social distancing, he'll tighten restrictions.

Application period opens for new low-income senior housing

A new affordable housing complex for seniors began accepting resident applications this week to prepare for leasing, which is slated to start this summer.

Examining the COVID-19 outbreak at Willow Springs | KUNR

At Willow Springs, a residential treatment facility in Reno, 24 youth and 11 staff have tested positive for COVID-19. One staff member has died.

Day 24 – Champagne & Hartman

Karl's curation of stories begotten by other stories is stymied by the rules of Facebook, but those stories are alive and well at the Sparks Heritage Museum.

RTC invites public comment on Sun Valley improvement project

Residents can learn about the Sun Valley Blvd. Transportation Improvement Project and provide feedback to the RTC online through May 1.

Las escuelas del distrito escolar de Washoe pasan a la educación a distancia | KUNR

Las escuelas públicas de Nevada permanecen cerradas como parte del esfuerzo del estado para luchar contra la propagación de coronavirus.

New UNR president may not start until next year

The Nevada System of Higher Education and its Board of Regents are considering extending University of Nevada President Marc Johnson's contract through December of 2020 -- or until a replacement has been named.

Day 23 – a Bruce Thompson redux

Karl revisits the topic of his pal Bruce R. Thompson with a few more stories of the renowned judge.

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