University of Nevada
UNLV, UNR, TMCC drop mandatory masks for fully vaccinated
May. 21, 2021 05:52 PM EDT
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Officials at UNLV and the University of Nevada, Reno say those who are fully vaccinated no longer are required to wear masks on their...
UNLV changes course to hold in-person graduation ceremonies
Mar. 20, 2021 04:24 PM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The University of Nevada, Las Vegas is changing course and now plans in-person spring graduation ceremonies in May as the coronavirus outbreak...

The Latest: UNLV now plans in-person spring graduation
By The Associated Press Mar. 20, 2021 06:52 AM EDT
Nevada universities plan to offer in-person classes in fall
Mar. 09, 2021 03:14 PM EST
RENO, Nev. (AP) — The University of Nevada, Reno has announced it will offer primarily in-person classes and student services when the fall semester starts in...

Viral Vegas: Deaths jump, tourism slumps amid long pandemic
By Ken Ritter Feb. 12, 2021 11:15 AM EST
Study: 35% of Nevada residents unlikely to get virus vaccine
By Scott Sonner Jan. 14, 2021 05:17 PM EST
RENO, Nev. (AP) — A new study found about one-third of Nevada residents currently are unlikely to get vaccinated for COVID-19 but their explanations of their...
UNLV to hold 2020's spring, winter commencements on Tuesday
Dec. 12, 2020 12:29 AM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Thanks to the coronavirus outbreak, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas on Tuesday will hold two virtual commencements on the same day for two...

The Latest: New Mexico loses ground in COVID-19 spread fight
By The Associated Press Oct. 09, 2020 01:13 AM EDT

Kamala Harris' husband criticizes Trump's lack of compassion
By Scott Sonner Oct. 08, 2020 07:03 PM EDT
Nevada governor's staff member tests positive for COVID-19
By Scott Sonner Oct. 06, 2020 02:57 PM EDT
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak will be tested for coronavirus and work out of his Las Vegas office indefinitely after a positive COVID-19 test...
Nevada county health officer against eased cap on gatherings
By Scott Sonner And Sam Metz Sep. 30, 2020 08:15 PM EDT
RENO, Nev. (AP) — A day after Gov. Steve Sisolak authorized relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions on public gatherings statewide, Washoe County health officials...
Renown, Tesla, Panasonic top county list of virus job sites
By Scott Sonner And Sam Metz Sep. 28, 2020 06:18 PM EDT
RENO, Nev. (AP) — The Tesla battery factory where Tesla and Panasonic employees work east of Reno, and Renown Regional Medical Center are the job sites where...
Nevada sees more than 600 new COVID-19 cases, 15 more deaths
Aug. 29, 2020 03:33 PM EDT
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada is reporting 609 additional coronavirus cases and 15 deaths.
The Nevada Department of Health and Human...
Study: COVID-19 test results undercount Nevada case numbers
By Scott Sonner Jul. 08, 2020 06:27 PM EDT
RENO, Nev. (AP) — The first coronavirus antibody study conducted in Nevada suggests COVID-19 test results dramatically underestimate the number of people who...
Nevada News Digest
Apr. 20, 2020 05:04 PM EDT
Good afternoon. Here’s a new, updated look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up in Nevada.
Questions about today’s coverage...
Regents extend UNR President Johnson's contract to Dec. 31
Apr. 10, 2020 05:54 PM EDT
RENO, Nev. (AP) — The state Board of Regents has approved an extension of University of Nevada, Reno President Marc Johnson's leadership through the end of the...
UNR President Johnson postpones departure until Dec. 31
By Scott Sonner Apr. 08, 2020 05:23 PM EDT
RENO, Nev. (AP) — The state Board of Regents has abandoned plans to appoint an acting president at the University of Nevada, Reno while it searches for a...