Entertainment reporter John Katsilometes talks about the popular “Tiger King” and Jeff Lowe, a central figure in the Netflix documentary phenomenon who wanted to do business with the last Las Vegas Strip entertainer to use wild tigers in his act. (Renee Summerour/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Howard Berman, 66, playing the harmonica at a jam session in April 2014. Berman, who was active in the Las Vegas music community, died on March 24, 2020, from COVID-19. (Diana Andriola)
Former MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren held a news conference Monday to provide updates on a newly formed public-private partnership he is leading aimed at distributing resources to blunt the spread of the new coronavirus.
Michael Ramirez, a legislative lobbyist with the Las Vegas Police Protective Association, and veteran detective Lawrence Rinetti Jr. pleaded not guilty on Monday, March 30, to felony charges that stem from the detective’s relationship with a drug-addicted stripper. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto
UNLV spring sport student-athletes are coping with the fact that their season’s have ended due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Students of Touro Univeristy Nevada are volunteering to screen homeless persons for symptoms of COVID-19 prior to allowing them access to the temporary homeless facility at Cashman Center.
Governor Steve Sisolak announced a halt to all residential and commercial evictions while the state of emergency stays in effect to help stop the spread of the Coronavirus.
Red Rock and Hoover Dam close down due to the Coronavirus outbreak in the U.S.
Clark County and Las Vegas officials opened the upper parking lot of Cashman Center as a temporary homeless shelter.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Alec Ingold sits down with the RJ and talks about the excitement surrounding the team’s move to Las Vegas during off-season training in Wisconsin. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Ikem Okeke is a Bishop Gorman High alum who played his college football at Hawaii. After his pro day was canceled due to the coronavirus, he’s attempting to catch the attention of NFL scouts by creating his own workout using the same company that tests at the combine. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Nevada Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Jenkins’ body was escorted from the Clark County coroner’s office to Ely Saturday afternoon, March 28. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Las Vegas police investigate an apparent murder-suicide in the 3900 block of Chasing Heart Way on Saturday, March 28, 2020. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Law enforcement vehicles escorted Nevada Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Jenkins’ body as it was driven to the Clark County coroner’s office Friday night. (James Schaeffer and Le’Andre Fox / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Nye County Sheriff’s Office press conference on the officer involved shooting that occurred on March 25th, 2020.
Emily-Kate Niskey, 52, is an independent contractor working conventions, conferences and shows. Niskey said all of the upcoming shows she was scheduled to work have been cancelled. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto
A 22-year-old man was found shot to death on a residential street in Henderson on Friday afternoon, police said. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The 55-year-old leader of Britain made the announcement via Twitter on Friday. He is the first Western leader to confirm that he has contracted the virus. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The COVID-19 pandemic has already raised questions about how long the virus can live on clothing. But what about shoes? (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Nevada Highway Patrol press conference on the incident involving a trooper who was shot and killed during a traffic stop Friday morning.
Calling it “Family Meal Friday,” the downtown eatery has given food bags to laid off employees every Friday since the coronavirus shutdown. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto
In order to become a prolific quarterback in the NFL, Oregon’s Justin Herbert says he is going to have to make himself uncomfortable and put himself in challenging situations in order to improve at his position. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Health Reporter Mary Hynes talks about the latest in statewide testing efforts and the mask and other medical supply shortages for frontline medical staff.
Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury talks about what he’s been up to during the coronavirus pandemic alongside other Pacific Division stars.
Spring Valley High is piloting the Chromebook loaner program for the district. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
Telebriefing – Friday, March 27, 2020.
Despite the NFL cancelling all public events for this year’s draft, league commissioner Roger Goodell sent out a memo saying team’s can still expect to make their picks April 23-25.
Video was released on Friday from an officer’s body cam of UFC champion Jon Jones going through a sobriety test and before being arrested. Jones was arrested early Thursday on charges of aggravated driving while intoxicated, possession of an open container and negligent use of a firearm.
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak and UMC Director of Infectious Disease Dr. Shadaba Asad discussed COVID-19 precautions and other information related to the coronavirus pandemic.
