Special Olympics Nevada (SONV) Summer Games is the organization’s largest annual sporting event, however, due to the COVID-19 crisis, this will be the first Games held entirely in a virtual format. From June 22 through June 26, SONV Virtual 2020 Summer Games will feature athletes from across the state competing in a variety of fitness and sports skills competitions in hopes of … [Read more...] about Special Olympics Nevada to host first-ever virtual 202 Summer Games
NAC to award $400,000 in emergency grants; applications taken June 1-15
CARSON CITY - Furthering its mission to support the nonprofit arts industry, the Nevada Arts Council (NAC) will award nearly $400,000 in emergency relief grants funded by the CARES Act through the National Endowment for the Arts. These noncompetitive, nonmatching grants will be awarded in amounts from $1,000 to $10,000 based on need and in the order they’re … [Read more...] about NAC to award $400,000 in emergency grants; applications taken June 1-15
Election protection hotline live for early voting
The Let Nevadans Vote coalition is operating its statewide Election Protection Program during the primaries for the first time this year. Nevadans can call 866-OUR-VOTE to report voting issues. Let Nevadans Vote is a coalition dedicated to protecting voting rights. Member organizations include the ACLU of Nevada, Silver State Voices, and Battle Born Progress. The coalition … [Read more...] about Election protection hotline live for early voting
Ramp Closures Along Southwest Beltway This Week
Ongoing work to widen the 215 Beltway will prompt closures of the highway ramps at Charleston Boulevard and Sahara Avenue this week. The scheduled closures are: Northbound 215 to Sahara exit ramp will be closed until 6 p.m. Wednesday.Southbound 215 on ramp from Charleston will be closed from 5 a.m. Wednesday to 6 p.m. Thursday.Southbound 215 to Sahara exit ramp will be … [Read more...] about Ramp Closures Along Southwest Beltway This Week
Officials Remind Residents to Participate in Census
Since the kickoff of the 2020 U.S. Census this spring, almost 60 percent of households in Clark County have filled out their Census forms, which is consistent with the national average. “I want to thank residents who have gone online or called the Census Bureau to fill out their Census forms,” said Clark County Commission Chairman Marilyn Kirkpatrick. “As we work to put … [Read more...] about Officials Remind Residents to Participate in Census