Many people in the U-S have been laid off because of the coronavirus pandemic — and many more likely will be, especially from restaurant jobs. But some companies are hiring — among them Domino’s Pizza, which says it needs 10,000 more workers to keep up with the demand for deliveries.… MORE
UNR Student Studying Abroad Tests Positive For COVID-19
A UNR student studying abroad has tested positive for COVID-19. School officials announced on Friday that the student has not returned to the campus and has now traveled directly home. Medical providers are monitoring that students condition while they are isolated at home. UNR campus officials released a statement saying that there are no students…… MORE
Fatal Shooting Under Investigation in The Gardnerville Ranchos Area
One person is dead following a shooting Saturday night in the Gardnerville Ranchos area. All people involved were detained and an investigation is on-going according to the sheriff’s office. The call for the shooting in the 1400 block of Bumblebee Drive came in at 9:31 pm. Deputies arrived on the scene to find one person,…… MORE
New Cases Reported in Washoe & Douglas County
The Washoe County Health District on Thursday reported four new cases of COVID-19 in Washoe County, bringing the total number to 18. All cases are self-isolating and in stable condition. One woman is in her 30’s, the rest are over 60. The health department is also monitoring people who have had close contact with these…… MORE
Finding Ways to Stay Calm in an Uncertain World
Tensions are high, but mental health experts say there are ways you can deal with that stress, even if you’re being asked to stay home during the outbreak. KOH’s Daniela Sonnino had a counseling session with Kat Geiger of Thrive Wellness find ways to stay calm in an uncertain world.… MORE
Truckee Officials Asking You to Rebook Your Vacation
Officials in the town of Truckee are asking you to rebook your vacation in light of the outbreak, but consider helping local businesses when you pass through.… MORE
Elko County Reports Their First Case of COVID-19
Elko County has its first Covid 19 case. The patient is a woman in her 30’s with no underlying medical condition. She was tested March 16th and has been self isolating, while the state is contact tracing and monitoring. There are no positive cases in Humboldt, Lander, Eureka or White Pine Counties.… MORE
Nevada Housing Rights Coalition Urging Local Governments to Protect The Homeless
The Nevada Housing Rights Coalition is urging local governments to protect the health the homeless in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The coalition sent a letter to the City of Reno and Washoe County, as well as Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson and Clark County. They say on any given night, Nevada is…… MORE
Atlantis Donating Extra Food to Employees And Local Charities
The Atlantis Casino has donated a majority of their leftover food from their restaurants to their employees to help them while the casino is shut down for thirty days. The remaining food went to the Food Bank of Northern Nevada, The Eddy House, and The Empowerment Center. Around 10 pallets or 3000 pounds of food…… MORE
UNR Students Being Forced Out of Their Dorms
University of Nevada, Reno has ordered all students out of their dorms by the 25th due to the outbreak, but the university is not giving back any of the money they spent on housing. UNR still plan to charge students a full semester for their empty dorms. Students are eligible for a 50 percent refund…… MORE
