Yearly Archives: 2020
What will Nevada’s health care worker shortage mean for its COVID-19 response? | KUNR
The novel coronavirus pandemic is exacerbating health care capacity in Nevada, highlighting the state's shortage of providers.
Day 21 – The Orr Ditch siphon
Karl is sleuthing out the origins of the Orr Ditch siphon that rerouted irrigation water to allow for development of the University's campus.
The wake up call (opinion)
OPINION: Lately, this is starting to worry me: I am afraid that we will get through this, and that nothing will change.
NSHE Regent Sam Lieberman passes away at 58
Nevada System of Higher Education Regent and former Nevada State Democratic Party chairman Sam Lieberman died yesterday. He was 58.
Day 20 – Seuss
Karl rolls out a protest song for the ages, but it's perhaps too much of a tongue twister to sing while washing your hands.
Presentar una solicitud de desempleo y sentirse desanimado | KUNR
El estado de Nevada está viendo un aumento en los nuevos reclamos de desempleo debido a los cierres de negocios anunciados por el gobernador Steve Sisolak.
COVID-19 pandemic creates barriers for those seeking recovery | KUNR
The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting houseless individuals who are in different stages of recovery for substance use.
PODCAST: This month’s going to be really tough (COVID-19)
The Washoe County Health District continues to be tight-lipped with information about COVID-19. Reno's mayor is very concerned.
Day 19 – the Sparks rail yard
Karl doesn't want Sparks to feel left out, so he's sharing some railroad yore to keep in the city's good graces.
COVID-19: Renown to repurpose parking garage as alternate care site
Renown Health is preparing for a surge in hospitalized patients needing care for symptoms of COVID-19 by creating a temporary patient care area in its Mill Street Parking Structure.