A girl with a rare form of epilepsy whose recovery inspired the name of a medical marijuana oil that drew families of children with similar health problems to Colorado for treatment has died …
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Countries start thinking about easing up on restrictions
Even as coronavirus deaths mount across Europe and New York, the U.S. and other countries are starting to contemplate an exit strategy and thinking about a staggered and carefully calibrated easing of restrictions designed to curb the scourge.
Sisolak limits religious gatherings, closes golf courses
Congregants looking to attend Easter or Passover services this week in Nevada will not be able to gather as part of more-enhanced social distancing protocols …
‘You gave me another chance at life’: Vegas COVID-19 patient leaves hospital
Southern Hills Hospital in Las Vegas announced that it has sent its most critical COVID-19 patient home from the hospital. In video posted today on Twitter, the patient is …
Station Casinos extending employee pay, benefits through May 15
Station Casinos is extending full pay and benefits for employees through May 15 because of the coronavirus pandemic, Richard J. Haskins, president of …
Station Casinos extending employee pay, benefits through May 15
Station Casinos is extending full pay and benefits for employees through May 15 because of the coronavirus pandemic, Richard J. Haskins, president of …
Allegiant bleeding $2 million a day because of pandemic
A Las Vegas-based airline is taking a major financial loss from the lack of air travel because of the coronavirus pandemic. Allegiant Travel Co., the parent company of …
NLV sets penalties for violating emergency directives
Landlords and property managers in North Las Vegas who violate Gov. Steve Sisolak’s moratorium on evictions face fines of up to $1,000 a day, revocation of their business license and …
MGM raises $11 million to help employees with help of show headliners
MGM Resorts International has raised about $11 million for its Employee Emergency Grant Fund to assist employees impacted economically by the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced today. Many of MGM’s resident entertainers contributed to …
Closed and without March Madness, sports betting faces new pressures
The Horseshoe Council Bluffs Casino had planned an advertising campaign, looking to beckon visiting college basketball fans to its sportsbook.