As the coronavirus continues to stay on everyone’s minds many local grocery stores are hiring new employees to try and keep up with the big increase in customers. Shelves that are usually stocked to the ceiling at Costco are looking empty. Staff says they need extra hands with the extra work. That is one of… Keep Reading
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – As coronavirus fears impact our tourism industry, many workers are suddenly finding themselves with reduced hours or even unemployed. The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation or DETR is here to help. Janise Clyne is the manager for the Reno Job Connect office at the America Job Center. Continue Reading on… Keep Reading
RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Reno city leaders are expected to consider measures to halt eviction proceedings during the coronavirus crisis, councilwoman Naomi Duerr told News 4-Fox 11. Duerr said she recently recommended to Mayor Hillary Schieve an ordinance, similar to others going into effect around the country, that would temporarily stop evictions. Continue Reading… Keep Reading
Effective Monday, March 16, due to the ongoing public health concerns over the spread of COVID-19, the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles’ offices in Carson City, Reno and Las Vegas will only serve customers with appointments. The number of customers allowed into rural offices will be limited as well. Only customers, or those who are… Keep Reading
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – MARCH 16, 3:15 P.M. UPDATE: The City of Reno said Monday it is stopping all non-essential business including casinos, bars, restaurants, and gyms. Mayor Hillary Schieve said affected businesses have until 10 A.M. Tuesday, March 17, 2020 until they must close. Schieve said the city will discuss with restaurants whether they can… Keep Reading
CARSON CITY — Nevada’s seven state museums are closing to the public until the end of the month in response to the Coronavirus outbreak. “The safety of our visitors, staff and volunteers is our top priority,” said Myron Freedman, acting administrator of the Division of Museums and history. Continue Reading on carsonnow.org Keep Reading
RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Nevadans stuck aboard the virus-hit Grand Princess cruise ship arrived at a remote part of the Reno-Tahoe International Airport on Sunday afternoon. Airport spokesman Brian Kulpin says of those passengers, about 36 of them were from Northern Nevada. Continue Reading on mynews4.com Keep Reading
RENO, Nev. – The University of Nevada athletics department has released the following statement jointly with the UNLV athletics department: “In alignment with the NCAA’s decision on its upcoming championship events, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and the University of Nevada, Reno, will conduct its upcoming spring season athletic competitions with only game essential staff… Keep Reading
Robots are released into an abandoned nuclear power plant and teams get points for finding the most objects – no, it’s not a video game, it’s top international robotics teams deploying a cadre of flying, rolling and walking autonomous robots to search for and find the artifacts. The teams, including University of Nevada, Reno’s Team… Keep Reading
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – A new state record for carp has been broken! The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) posted on Facebook that Brenden Burnham caught a 35 pound, 3 ounce carp at Virginia Lake in Reno on Monday. Continue Reading on kolotv.com Keep Reading
