The Trump administration’s failure to test all but a small percentage of detained immigrants for the novel coronavirus may be helping it spread through the United States’ sprawling system of detention centers and then to Central America and elsewhere …
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Nevada unemployment claims continue to climb
The number of Nevadans receiving unemployment benefits increased by 57,886 claims from a week ago to 189,007 for the week ending April 11 …
Las Vegas Justice Court temporarily suspends traffic warrants
The Las Vegas Justice Court is suspending enforcement of some 270,000 traffic warrants until 60 days after the governor lifts a stay-at-home directive issued because of …
Up to 290 inmates being released to curb spread of virus at jail
Up to 290 nonviolent inmates at the Clark County Detention Center will be released to try to stem the spread of the coronavirus that, as of Friday, had infected …
Third person at Allegiant Stadium tests positive for virus
The builders of Allegiant Stadium said today a third person at the construction site has tested positive for coronavirus. In a statement, Mortenson-McCarthy said it was notified Thursday that a …
Black, Asian COVID-19 death rates disproportionately high in Clark County
Black and Asian residents of Clark County appear to be dying of COVID-19 at disproportionately high rates …
A look at the pandemic’s effects here, by the numbers
Thirty days ago, at noon March 18, what long had been thought as the unthinkable occurred: Doors to the many casinos lining the Las Vegas Strip and Fremont Street were closed …
Why Nevada deserves special federal aid
By early March, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had issued an advisory against crowds of more than 250 people, yet Florida’s beaches were jumping with spring breakers. Nevada was different — it moved quickly to shoulder the responsibili…
Detained migrant with COVID-19 forced to call in to court
A detained immigrant who said he tested positive for COVID-19 was required to call in for a court hearing even after a guard said he was too weak to talk, his attorney said Thursday.
Coronavirus could complicate Trump’s path to reelection
The coronavirus is poised to reshape the political map, pummeling battleground states and alarming Republicans who see early signs of an election that could be a referendum on President Donald Trump’s management of the crisis.