A coalition of advocacy organizations is calling on local and state officials to halt evictions during the coronavirus pandemic to protect the health and safety of all Nevadans and ease financial stress during …
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Venetian and Palazzo closing amid coronavirus crisis
The Venetian and Palazzo will close until at least April 1 amid the coronavirus outbreak, operator Las Vegas Sands announced today. A decision on whether to extend the closure will be made later, officials said. The process of closing the Las Vegas St…
Metro Police step up virus countermeasures
Metro Police say they have upped their hygienic and safety practices and canceled nonessential public events because of the coronavirus outbreak. As the virus spreads, “the pace for patrol officers has remained unchanged as …
Number of coronavirus cases in Clark County rises to 42
The number of coronavirus cases in Clark County has risen to 42, up from 35 on Monday, according to the Southern Nevada Health District. The number of deaths in the county …
Golden Knights delay March season ticket payments
The Golden Knights sent an email to season ticket holders this morning informing them that this month’s payment will be delayed amid the coronavirus crisis. Season ticket installment payments — six in total — started in January and …
Catholic church cancels Mass until April
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Vegas has canceled Mass at least through the weekend of April 5, a week before Easter, because of the coronavirus pandemic. The suspension includes all church services, parish meetings and …
Guide: Some ways Nevada families can get assistance during coronavirus closures
Hours after Gov. Steve Sisolak ordered all Nevada schools to close due to the spread of coronavirus, the Clark County School District announced locations where free breakfast and lunch will be provided for students during the closure.
Las Vegas rallies for the vulnerable as coronavirus threat intensifies
As the global coronavirus pandemic shuts down Las Vegas, residents and local organizations are stepping up to help those in need of assistance.
Nevada casinos will decide closures on their own, gaming official says
Casinos in Nevada will continue to make their own decisions about whether to temporarily close because of the coronavirus pandemic, Tony Alamo, chairman of the state Gaming Commission, said today. Gov. Steve Sisolak has also …
Clark County closing community, recreation facilities
Clark County is closing all of its indoor community and recreation facilities today until further notice to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, officials said. While outdoor spaces and parks will remain open, visitors are encouraged …