Yearly Archives: 2020
OPINION: Law in the time of corona (updated)
OPINION: Under Nevada law, the governor can exercise police power in three ways that are applicable to the coronavirus crisis.
Reno Fire Department seeks arsonist
Reno Fire investigators are asking the public for help in identifying an arsonist that set at least three fires over the last two days.
United Way launches local emergency assistance fund (sponsored)
SPONSORED: United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra launched the UWNNS Emergency Assistance Fund to support local work in helping meet the increase of basic needs by local families and individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
UNR reverses course on dorm refunds
The University of Nevada, Reno announced this morning it will offer refunds to students for dorms they are being forced to vacate because of COVID-19.
RTC reduces services at admin offices, 4th Street station
The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County announced it is closing service windows at its 4th Street bus station. Buses are still operating normally.
STATE GUIDELINES: Essential versus non-essential businesses
We’re boiling down the important points about which businesses are considered essential versus non-essential, according to the State of Nevada.
UNR: Students to vacate residence halls by March 25
A University of Nevada, Reno student sent to the following email that was sent to students today ordering students to vacate residence halls by March 25 at 5 p.m.
4 ways to help kids relax as the coronavirus upends everyday life
The best way to protect children from experiencing anxiety is to keep life as normal as possible.
Effects of restaurant, hotel layoffs to spread
The pain felt by restaurant and hotel employees who are losing their jobs soon will be felt elsewhere in the Reno-area economy, too.
VIDEO: City outlines enforcement options against businesses refusing to close
The City of Reno announced late today how it will enforce businesses closures in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19.