The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) has implemented new measures to deal with “an unprecedented number of unemployment insurance claims.”
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Gov. Steve Sisolak on Friday ordered a mandatory shutdown of most nonessential businesses in the state, his broadest action to date in response to spread of COVID-19 illness.
A guidance letter from the state says businesses considered nonessential “may remain open” and should adhere to strict social distancing practices to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak ordered casinos and other gaming establishments to close, and also strongly encouraged nonessential businesses to shut down for the next 30 days as part of the state’s latest response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
As coronavirus fears cut into the Las Vegas tourism industry, a growing number of casino and convention-related workers say they are suddenly out of a job.
The fairs will highlight temporary positions starting at $18 an hour, including census takers and enumerators.
Speakers at a Board of Regents meeting expressed disappointment in a lack of response from the board and UNLV leadership on a recent commencement speech.
A weak trough passing north of Las Vegas will bring some gusty winds as the only blemish on a Memorial Day weekend forecast, says the National Weather Service.
Nicholas Bott, 44, had been facing a felony charge of child abuse and a gross misdemeanor count of contact with a minor.
Safety while boating at Lake Mead National Recreation Area has long been an issue, leading to several deaths almost every year since 2000.
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