The Clark County Fire Department is parking a dozen trucks because of a drastic reduction in emergency calls on the Strip, which was closed last month in response to the coronavirus …
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Wynn employees to get free coronavirus testing
Wynn Resorts employees in Las Vegas will have access to free coronavirus testing through a partnership with University Medical Center. Workers will have access to testing at …
Did coronavirus fears, Trump remarks drive spike in poison center calls?
Crowds at Las Vegas-area markets have thinned, and items like eggs, chicken and even toilet paper are again readily available as the COVID-19 panic shopping has ceased. But cruise down the cleaning aisles and you’ll still find shelves mostly empty of …
Boyd CEO: Locals casinos could help lead way for Las Vegas recovery
When Las Vegas casinos reopen, properties that count heavily on locals could initially lead the way to a recovery from the coronavirus-induced economic downturn.
Boyd CEO: Locals casinos could help lead way for Las Vegas recovery
When Las Vegas casinos reopen, properties that count heavily on locals could initially lead the way to a recovery from the coronavirus-induced economic downturn.
Las Vegas road crews take advantage of light traffic to get projects done
Drivers still on the road while much of Southern Nevada stays home because of the coronavirus crisis may have noticed more construction than normal.
Pandemic impacts prospects of non-elite basketball recruits
Jake Murphy expected this summer to be his showcase for college coaches, a chance to catch an eye, hopefully earn a Division I basketball scholarship.
Groups sow doubt about COVID vaccine before one even exists
A coronavirus vaccine is still months or years away, but groups that peddle misinformation about immunizations are already taking aim, potentially eroding confidence in what could be humanity’s best chance to defeat the virus.
U.S. judge asked to block Nevada’s mail-in primary election
A U.S. judge in Reno plans to hear Wednesday from lawyers for Democrats and conservative voting rights activists who are challenging — for different reasons — plans to conduct Nevada’s primary election predominantly by mail because of COVID-19.
Masks, separated slots, more cleaning once casinos reopen
The coronavirus could be a literal game changer once America’s casinos reopen.