Despite schools and businesses closing early in the pandemic, overall water usage in Henderson increased, a UNLV study found.
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During his career as the parks and recreation director for Henderson, Dundee Jones fought for more park space in the city. Now, Henderson parks are nationally recognized.
Eligible restaurants include those in Henderson that must make changes to stay open under the governor’s latest directive, which caps occupancy at 25 percent.
The city’s municipal court announced Wednesday that hearings scheduled from Nov. 30 to Dec. 31 will be pushed back five weeks.
The city of Henderson is now offering grants through the federal CARES Act to help residents bounce back from the financial strain of COVID-19.
Joselito Vitug will be remembered as a jokester with a big heart. He died on May 6 due to complications from a battle with COVID-19.
The city says bypassing a requirement to have the City Council approve contracts worth more than $100,000 will help officials quickly respond to the pandemic.
Council members voted last week to use $2 million of CARES Act money to expand a City Hall lobby. The vote increases a budget for an existing plaza renovation project.
More than $1 billion went to Nevada to help governments recuperate costs related to responding to the coronavirus. Some cities will see a disproportionately small share.
Henderson Councilwoman Michelle Romero in an open letter called for the economy to reopen while vulnerable populations continue to take shelter.
The city contributed $200,000 to a nonprofit to buy Chromebooks for Henderson students so they can receive an education during the coronavirus pandemic.
Businesses that sell alcohol will be able to deliver to Henderson homes while nonessential businesses or closed or for the next 30 days, whichever comes first.
Henderson announced Wednesday it is extending event cancellations and closures. The move came after Gov. Steve Sisolak issued a stay-at-home order.
The municipalities are shutting down areas of parks where people can be in close proximity.
North Las Vegas and Henderson are suspending water shutoffs for residents financially affected by measures to combat the coronavirus, both cities said Monday.