Las Vegas’ most famous baseball player is joining the fight against the coronavirus. Phillies outfielder and Las Vegas High School alumnus …
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Lack of protective wear one of many issues in Las Vegas hospitals, nurses say
The problem stems in part from what nurses describe as weakened guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
How you can help: Ways to give, volunteer and donate and more
Let’s all do our part to ensure Vegas stays strong throughout this health crisis.
Lou LaPorta, a founding father of Henderson, dies at 96
At the time the city of Henderson was incorporated in 1953, it was inhabited by some 7,410 residents. Lou Laporta was one of them. He and his wife, Elayne, had already been there for years.
It’s important to check in on domestic abuse victims
“It’s typical for domestic violence victims to feel isolated in normal circumstances, and now here we are in this unprecedented time.”
William Hill has turned to everything from sumo to table tennis to keep sports betting going
Shortly after all the major professional and collegiate American sports leagues announced cancellations or postponements due to the coronavirus, Nick Bogdanovich called a staff meeting with a simple message to impart.
Financial relief: How to apply for and receive federal coronavirus emergency funds
The (CARES) Act will place about $300 billion directly into Americans’ pockets, provide $377 billion worth of assistance to small businesses, and both expand and extend unemployment benefits, among other outcomes.
How to make a mask to help yourself and others
There’s a national shortage of personal protective equipment for health care workers battling coronavirus, and the need for supplies is urgent. Individuals across the country have sprung into action, dusting off their sewing machines to produce homema…
Grand Canyon National Park closes to visitors amid pandemic
The Grand Canyon closed indefinitely to visitors Wednesday, joining other national parks seeking to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Los Angeles mayor urges everyone to wear masks
The mayor of Los Angeles on Wednesday told everyone in the nation’s second-largest city to start wearing masks to combat the coronavirus, but California’s governor isn’t ready to take that idea statewide.