Nevada

Health officials in Las Vegas said Monday they’ve increased the number of community disease investigators and have adopted an automated system using text and email messages to notify people who may have had contact with people who have tested positive for the coronavirus.

Lawmakers on the Interim Finance Committee approved the transfer Monday of all $401 million stashed in the state’s rainy day fund to help fill holes in the budget created by coronavirus-related business closures.

2020 Census packets will be dropped on the front doors of Nevada homes this week.

As Clark County’s COVID-19 case count began to climb, the Southern Nevada Health District expanded its staff of four disease investigators to more than 60 in six weeks.

If you’ve missed stopping by your neighborhood library to pick up the latest book, movie, or music release, or to catch an educational program or live concert, you’ll be glad to know that the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District has announced a new service that will get you back in the library...

Residents in need of a furry companion will have the chance to find one online.

Since the coronavirus prompted widespread casino and business closures in Nevada in March, the Moapa Band of Paiutes has prioritized protecting tribe members, particularly elders.

Ten Nevada Walmart parking lots will host coronavirus drive-thru testing for the public starting Monday.

The Nevada State Public Health Laboratory plans to begin antibody studies this month to better understand how many people have been infected by the new coronavirus and how many may have some immunity.

Flags will fly at half-staff Monday in Nevada to honor the life of entertainer Roy Horn.