Governor Steve Sisolak speaks about tourism returning to Las Vegas during the pandemic and what the state needs to do in order for them to feel safe.
Rj reporter Eli Segall discusses how COVID19 is affecting renters and homeowners in Nevada. (Renee Summerour/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Experts say smoking can spread the COVID-19 coronavirus. But not because of airborne particulates. The virus could spread from a smoker’s likely pattern of fingers-to-mouth-to-gaming-device. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Las Vegas performers of Gladius The Show, an acrobatic equestrian production, struggle to survive the coronavirus shutdown. Their tour shows were cancelled and they still have to feed their 18 horses. But they keep their sprits high and train theirselves and horses every days.
Despite the impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on the project, work at Allegiant Stadium is proceeding as scheduled with crews working in three shifts instead of two to allow increased social distancing without losing productivity.
Las Vegas resident and ZZ Top frontman Billy Gibbons rides down the Strip with his wife Gilligan Stillwater GIbbons and Las Vegas Review-Journal columnist John Katsilometes Wednesday, May 20, 2020. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto
The number exceeds economists’ expectations of an additional 2.4 million claims for the past week. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, 38 million people have filed for unemployment in the U.S. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The actress Lori Loughlin and her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, will plead guilty to conspiracy charges. The couple had previously been accused of paying $500,000 to get their two
daughters into the University of Southern California. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Jim Murren worked as the chief financial officer of MGM Resorts International from 1998 until March 2020. He is now leading Nevada’s COVID-19 Response, Relief and Recovery Task Force.
Two men were stabbed at a central Las Vegas home, Thursday morning, May 21, leaving both with life-threatening injuries. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
A sports talk host called this week a public relations disaster for the Knights and a tourism official said it may shorten the honeymoon period between the team and its devoted fan base.
There were 236,970 visitors from China in Las Vegas in 2018, according to data from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The City of Las Vegas has blocked off traffic at two locations — in the Arts District and just off Fremont Street — to serve as communal outdoor dining areas.
Las Vegas resident and ZZ Top frontman Billy Gibbons rides down the Strip with his wife, Gilligan Stillwater Gibbons, and Las Vegas Review-Journal columnist John Katsilometes on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto
This week’s guest is Las Vegas Raiders fullback Alec Ingold. Vegas Nation host Cassie Soto is joined by Raiders reporters Vinny Bonsignore and Adam Hill, Allegiant Stadium insider Mick Akers and Vegas Nation podcast host Heidi Fang to breakdown what’s new with the Raiders.
CitiClean Services is one of many janitorial services handling a surge of work as owners of businesses prepare for a return to work amid the coronavirus pandemic. (Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Heights of Summerlin nursing home in Las Vegas registered 16 new resident deaths from COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the total to 24, more than a quarter of all fatalities in state-run or -licensed facilities.
Shad Gaspard, 39, the former WWE wrestler, was found dead Wednesday morning on the shoreline of Venice Beach in California. Gaspard went missing over the weekend. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Memorial Day isn’t just an opportunity for a barbecue or beach trip. It’s a day honoring American service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Knights TV analyst and former NHL goaltender Mike McKenna spoke with the Golden Edge podcast crew on his time in the league and what it’s like to be a media member now.
North Las Vegas Fire Chief Joseph Calhoun honors two good samaritans who rescued two men from a burning home over the weekend.
This week’s viewer questions: More testing rather than new cases? Should we shift resources to antibody testing? What would antibody positive results be used for? Will casino health and safety guidelines help stop the spread? (Renee Summerour/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Construction crews tested exterior lights at Resorts World on the Las Vegas Strip, May 19. (David Guzman/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Nevada Congressman Steven Horsford admitted to having an affair with Gabriela Linder, a former intern for Sen. Harry Reid. Linder detailed her account of the affair in a podcast she called, “Mistress for Congress.” (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
In a Tuesday earnings call, Frank Fertitta III, CEO of Station Casinos parent company Red Rock Resorts, said buffets won’t be among the amenities included in the early stages of the resorts’ reopenings. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Henderson City Council voted 4-1 to approve the arena, which will be home to the future American Hockey League affiliate of the Vegas Golden Knights. The city and the team will share the $80 million cost of the arena evenly. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
AD Desiree Reed-Francois staying could provide UNLV with stability.
Chris Petersen and Bryan Harsin have listed Boise State’s football program.
Brian Dutcher has continued San Diego State’s success in men’s basketball.
Steve Fisher turned the Aztecs into a Mountain West and national power.
Jerry Tarkanian was the model of stability and success for UNLV
CCSD Superintendent Dr. Jesus Jara spoke to media on Tuesday about assisted technology learning and how important safety and wellness is in planning what happens when schools get back in session in August. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Station Casinos rolled out new health and safety protocols Monday morning, May 18, including the use of thermal scanners, testing all employees for COVID-19 and “enhanced cleaning technologies.” (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)