Noticiero Movil

Questions remain regarding state and federal eviction moratoriums

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On March 29, 2021, the Biden administration extended the federal eviction moratorium until June 30. On March 30, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak extended the state eviction moratorium until May 31 that was previously scheduled to end Wednesday, March 31. The two moratoriums have slightly different eligibility factors. As stakeholders try to sort this out, several… [Read More]

4 In 10 WCSD high school students failing at least one course

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The Washoe County School District recently released data showing nearly 40% of high school students are failing at least one subject, and almost a quarter are failing in two. Superintendent Kristen McNeill said on Friday that a significant number of students are failing even more than two classes. “14% of our students were failing three… [Read More]

Sisolak unveils 75-day plan that eases capacity limits, transfer decision-making to local entities

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Gov. Steve Sisolak announced on Thursday that he is loosening some COVID-19 restrictions for the first time since November — and will hand off almost all of the health and safety-related decision-making to local jurisdictions in May. Starting Monday, capacity limits for indoor establishments will be lifted to 35 percent, for restaurants, places of worship, gyms and… [Read More]

When can I expect to receive the COVID-19 vaccine?

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The COVID-19 vaccine is here in Nevada. However, with only a small number of doses initially available, not all Nevadans are yet eligible to receive the vaccine. Below, we have answered as many of your questions as possible about the vaccine, from “Where do I fall on the state’s priority list?” to “How will I… [Read More]

New COVID-19 awareness efforts in Spanish launch in Northern Nevada

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Across the country, Latino communities have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Washoe County officials recently launched an outreach program to more effectively communicate with the Spanish-speaking community. KUNR’s Natalie Van Hoozer spoke with Ivet Contreras, who’s involved with this campaign and says she’s basing her strategy on an… [Read More]

Sisolak extends ‘statewide pause,’ announces new eviction moratorium through March

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Gov. Steve Sisolak announced on Sunday that he is extending current coronavirus health and safety restrictions for another month and putting in place a new moratorium on evictions through the end of March. But he also spent a significant portion of the afternoon press conference defending his decision to not go further and implement another statewide shutdown,… [Read More]