The World Baseball Classic will be postponed from 2021 to 2023 because of the new coronavirus, a person familiar with the planning tells The Associated Press.
Monthly Archives: May 2020
Small-town barber wins early victory in fight to stay open
A judge on Monday declined to stop a defiant Michigan man who reopened his barber shop despite a state order that has closed businesses for weeks because of the coronavirus.
Pelosi urges Congress to ‘go big’ on next virus aid package
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is poised to unveil the next coronavirus aid package, encouraging Congress to “go big” on aid to help cash-strapped states and struggling Americans. Voting is possible as soon as Friday.
Sisolak among governors to ask Congress for $1T in aid to states
Governors and legislative leaders from five western states that are coordinating their response to the coronavirus outbreak asked Congress on Monday to send $1 trillion to state and local governments across the U.S. in the next federal aid package.
Drive-thru COVID-19 testing at Orleans expands hours, capacity
The drive-thru coronavirus testing site at the Orleans will once again expand its capacity after Clark County and University Medical Center added Clinical Pathology Laboratories as a partner in the effort.
Raiders agree to deal with running back Devontae Booker
The Las Vegas Raiders agreed to a deal Monday with former Denver Broncos running back Devontae Booker.
Biggest U.S. solar project approved in Southern Nevada despite critics
The Trump administration announced final approval of the largest solar energy project in the U.S. despite objections from conservationists who say it will destroy …
All employees will wear masks when casinos reopen, Caesars says
All employees will wear masks when Caesars Entertainment resorts in Las Vegas eventually reopen after the coronavirus shutdown, according to a company statement. Caesars said it will also provide masks to guests and will “strongly encourage” patrons t…
Providence College star, Golden Knights draftee Jack Dugan joins organization
One of college hockey’s top stars is joining the Golden Knights. Vegas announced today that Providence sophomore Jack Dugan is leaving college and …
Nevada governor declares fiscal emergency
Gov. Steve Sisolak has declared a state of fiscal emergency for Nevada due to the coronavirus pandemic, allowing money to be transferred from …