Yarleny Roa-Dugan, a Las Vegas hospital nurse, talks about the current climate in her hospital with the recent COVID-19 spike. (Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Red Rock Resort sportsbook director Jason McCormick and Sunset Station sportsbook director Chuck Esposito tape their new sports betting podcast in a studio at Sunset Station in Henderson Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto
George Aiello, 77, was discharged after almost nine months battling and recovering from COVID-19 at Danbury Hospital and Gaylord Speciality Healthcare
Captain Lisa Barnes of the Salvation Army of Southern Nevada says about 4,000 to 5,000 children in the valley will receive toys for Christmas this year, supporting more than 1,000 families. It is dipping into its operating budget to purchase toys.
Grinch’s Tartufo is a Neapolitan gelato cake topped with whipped cream and strawberries and encased in a faux Christmas ornament of Valrhona white chocolate. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Vegas Nation’s Vinny Bonsignore and Heidi Fang update on Raiders injuries, discuss the severity of quarterback Derek Carr’s injury and if Marcus Mariota should take over for the remainder of the season.
Raiders head coach Jon Gruden said Derek Carr’s probability of returning to play the Dolphins is 50-50 during his Friday news conference. He updated on the status of other players like Hunter Renfrow, Clelin Ferrell and more, also.
Jolene Mannina, creator of Vegas Test Kitchen, talks about their concepts and events coming up. (Al Mancini/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Marcus Mariota shares that he’s thankful for the Raiders helping him find his way back onto the field after a difficult season recovering from injury.
Raiders backup quarterback Marcus Mariota was unable to lead his team to victory on Thursday night, falling 30-27 to the Chargers. Vegas Nation’s Cassie Soto and Sam Gordon break down what went wrong for the silver and black.
Yarleny Roa-Dugan, a Las Vegas hospital nurse, talks about the current climate in her hospital with the recent COVID-19 spike. (Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
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Rain showers approach a neighborhood in Centennial Hills in Las Vegas on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020.
Walker Furniture continued their Home for the Holidays program by providing another family with new furniture. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Las Vegans Jeff and Karol Doody have decorated their home with scenes of the Las Vegas Strip. Their holiday light display will appear on ABC’s “The Great Christmas Light Fight” on Wednesday.
Gina Iacuaniello is a former bookkeeper for high-profile attorney Bret Whipple. She reported irregularities in his office accounts to the State Bar of Nevada, which filed a complaint against Whipple. (Angus Kelly and Arthur Kane/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Metropolitan Police Department’s Santa Cops program delivers toys to Las Vegas families. Ten area commands visited area families to deliver toys to more than 74 families who are struggling as a result of job losses and furloughs. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto
Las Vegas police Lt. Ray Spencer speaks during a press conference on the homicide investigation involving the victim Aldo Araiza, who went missing in 2000 and his remains were found in 2004, at the Metropolitan Police Department Headquarters in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020.
The Southern Nevada Health District received its first doses of the Pfizer vaccine Monday morning. Now it is being given to front-line staffers at acute-care hospitals like Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center. (Elliot Bauman / Las Vegas Review Journal)
Boulder City residents held a protest, in the form of a parade, to celebrate Christmas and express their unhappiness that the Chamber of Commerce had to cancel its annual parade.
Santa Claus, accompanied by Jingle Cat and some friends, visited Boulder City neighborhoods Dec. 12, 2020, to spread some holiday cheer.
The Clark County School District and the Clark County Education Association have reached a tentative agreement on reopening schools, according to a news release from the district sent early Wednesday. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System started administering initial doses of the Pfizer
COVID-19 vaccine to frontline healthcare workers at the North Las Vegas VA Medical.
Vegas Nation’s Heidi Fang and Adam Hill update on the players who will be out for the Raiders against the Chargers on Thursday Night Football.
Dr. Brian Labus, Epidemiologist with the UNLV School of Public Health and the governor’s medical advisory team, and RJ Health reporter Mary Hynes cover the latest topics surrounding COVID-19 in Nevada. Topics this week include:
1. MORE CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA HOSPITALS GET COVID-19 VACCINE SHIPMENTS
2. SISOLAK EXTENDS NEVADA PANDEMIC ‘PAUSE’
Raiders head coach Jon Gruden gives an injury update ahead of the team’s match up versus the Chargers on Thursday Night Football.
Nevada Highway Patrol troopers interview Jordan Alexander Barson, the driver of a box truck that plowed into a group of nearly 20 bicyclists on U.S. Highway 95, south of Las Vegas, on Dec. 10. (Nevada Highway Patrol)
COVID-19 vaccine arrives at Southern Hills Hospital in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020. (Southern Hills Hospital)
UNLV men’s basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger announced Tuesday he tested positive for COVID-19, one day after his team’s game against Pepperdine was canceled. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)