Clark County accounts for about 85% of the coronavirus deaths reported in Nevada, where the death toll had reached 190 on Thursday afternoon.
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2 killed in rollover crash on Summerlin Parkway
The Nevada Highway Patrol is reporting two fatalities following a single-vehicle rollover crash this afternoon on Summerlin Parkway and Anasazi Drive.
New COVID-19 cases confirmed at Resorts World construction site
Three new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed at the Resorts World Las Vegas construction site, according to a news release. The latest cases, which bring to total to seven, were confirmed in …
Five players with Las Vegas ties could have their names called this weekend during NFL Draft
The 2020 NFL Draft, moved from Las Vegas to a virtual format, is likely to change the second half of that narrative, as fans stay home to fight the spread of COVID-19, desperate for current sports content to watch. The first round was always going to …
‘There is fear’: Nevada DACA recipients await Supreme Court ruling on program
As many Nevadans worry about their health, finances and loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic, over 12,100 Nevadans with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status have another immediate concern as well.
Indefinite timeout: From the Knights to the Lights, Las Vegas’ sports teams plan for uncertain scenarios
There’s a sense that the NBA and NHL, the two major leagues that paused their seasons in mid-March, will set the precedent for when to restart their seasons. Both have TV deals that …
Unpausing Las Vegas: What might our valley look like after the shutdown lifts?
As at properties up and down the Las Vegas Strip, a makeshift Treasure Island crew is working to have the property ready for when Governor Steve Sisolak lifts his shutdown order to restart business. Reopening could begin as early as May 1, but wheneve…
Vegas entertainment venues work to turn the lights back on
“The live events industry needs to be clear about the precautions we are taking to [ensure] safety for our fans, artists, athletes, everyone. It’s truly a collective effort to bring everyone back in the best possible conditions.”
Vegas entertainment venues work to turn the lights back on
“The live events industry needs to be clear about the precautions we are taking to [ensure] safety for our fans, artists, athletes, everyone. It’s truly a collective effort to bring everyone back in the best possible conditions.”
Local restaurants prepare to reopen without knowing when it might happen
“It’s been a challenge, but we just have to stay ahead of it as much as we can.”