The town of Alamo is going ahead with its annual Fourth of July celebrations, with events scheduled for July 2-5. Almost all of the usual events will … [Read more...] about Full schedule of activities slated for Alamo’s Independence Day celebration
COVID-19
Regular continued unemployment claims decline as economy begins to reopen
Lincoln County records 84 continued unemployment claims CARSON CITY, NV – Finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and … [Read more...] about Regular continued unemployment claims decline as economy begins to reopen
District, parents continue discussions on next school year
With the upcoming 2020-2021 school year fast approaching, the question on the minds of every student, teacher, administrator and parent is what will … [Read more...] about District, parents continue discussions on next school year
Nevada unemployment rate improves but has a long way to go
Lincoln County’s unemployment rate is at 6.2 percent CARSON CITY, NV - According to the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s … [Read more...] about Nevada unemployment rate improves but has a long way to go
Governor’s mask mandate creates questions around local gatherings
As reported by KLAS-TV in Las Vegas, “Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak issued an emergency directive during a press conference Wednesday afternoon making … [Read more...] about Governor’s mask mandate creates questions around local gatherings
Governor mandates masks
During a late-afternoon press conference on June 24, Governor Steve Sisolak announced he has signed a directive with a new requirement for Nevadans … [Read more...] about Governor mandates masks
Online shopping problems top list of COVID-19-related complaints from consumers in Nevada, new FTC data finds
Reports about online shopping topped the list of COVID-19-related complaints from consumers in Nevada and nationally, according to new data released … [Read more...] about Online shopping problems top list of COVID-19-related complaints from consumers in Nevada, new FTC data finds
Amid uncertainty, school district begins plans for next year
The Lincoln County School District board met in person for the first time in three months June 10. The focus of the meeting was a new hire and the … [Read more...] about Amid uncertainty, school district begins plans for next year
Opinion: Grappling with COVID-19, Congress can leverage solar energy
By Cody Smith, policy associate, Center for Rural Affairs Wiping out the last five years of solar job growth, the COVID-19 pandemic has reset total … [Read more...] about Opinion: Grappling with COVID-19, Congress can leverage solar energy
Limited Fourth of July in Caliente
The Caliente Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) was founded June 20, 1935. Since then, it has proudly served and protected the community in many ways. … [Read more...] about Limited Fourth of July in Caliente