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:
1.CONTACT TRACING FINDS 1,500 CASES, INDOOR VENUES BIGGEST RISK
2. CORONAVIRUS TRANSMISSION RATE IN NEVADA IS THE HIGHEST IN THE U.S. ACCORDING TO ‘RT.LIVE’ REPORT
3. YOUNGER NEVADANS DRIVING NEW SURGE OF COVID-19 CASES
In an effort to increase safety for passengers and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, Southwest Airlines is updating protocols that include requiring passengers to wear face coverings beginning May 11.
In downtown Henderson and at The District at Green Valley Ranch, small shops are opening their doors for business. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
RJ investigations reporter talks about the federal investigation that included the Alpine Motel and its owner as well as whether the city failed to do inspections because of the probe.
Las Vegas police are investigating after a car struck a pedestrian and crashed into a Smith’s grocery store in the east valley. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UNLV music students will ring a set of chimes 58 times in honor of the victims of the Route 91 Harvest festival shooting. (Nathan Asselin/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UNLV music students will ring a set of chimes 58 times in honor of the victims of the Route 91 Harvest festival shooting. (Nathan Asselin/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak and Joe Robbins speak to the crowd at the Clark County Government Center Amphitheater to remember the victims of the 1 Oct. shooting that occurred in 2017 at the Route 91 festival. (Michael Quine and Nathan Asselin/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Steve Sisolak and Joe Robbins speak to the crowd at the Clark County Government Center Amphitheater to remember the victims of the 1 Oct. shooting that occurred in 2017 at the Route 91 festival. (Michael Quine and Nathan Asselin/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
A 17-year old says she was groped and then sexually assaulted by a loss-prevention specialist at an Albertsons store in east Las Vegas. The subject’s voice has been distorted to protect her identity. (Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Sixty-five ton canopy truss is lifted into place on Raiders stadium.
Las Vegas Water Sports will debut its new aqua park attraction at Lake Las Vegas Days this weekend. (Mat Luschek / Review-Journal)
Someone abandoned a several hundred pound pig at Sharon Linsenbardt’s farm. Her farm is a rescue for animals, but she doesn’t have room or resources to take on another such creature, so she’s asking the community for help. (Mat Luschek / Review-Journal)
Year after year, late or no-show buses in the Clark County School District draw the ire of parents and students alike. One year the problem even prompted a parent to crack a school bus window in frustration over a late drop-off. (Mat Luschek/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Debra Kelleher, DK Hospitality President talks with Johnny Kats about the reopening of the Stirling Club. (Mat Luschek / Review-Journal)
Michael Stapleton, COO of the Stirling Club talks with Johnny Kats about the reopening of the club. (Mat Luschek / Review-Journal)
John Katsilometes reports from the reopening of the Stirling Club on New Year’s Eve 2018. (Mat Luschek – Review-Journal)
The full show: A spectacular view from the rooftop of the Trump International Hotel as 80,000 pyrotechnics illuminated the Las Vegas Strip at the stroke of midnight. Fireworks by Grucci choreographed launches from the Stratosphere, the Venetian, Treasure Island, Caesars Palace, Planet Hollywood, Aria and MGM Grand.
Las Vegas police give a briefing after a man was shot and killed by an officer following a traffic stop. (Rio Lacanlale/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Favorite in the second race, Newspaper of Record, could be vulnerable on the one-mile course. But after an impressive performance at Belmont, you’ll have to seek out other horses for a good price.
Bob Baffert’s Complexity has the handicappers’ attention in a “difficult, hard and taxing race,” as other horses show real chances of taking the challenge in this juvenile contest.
The 1 mile race has handicappers Vic Stauffer and Patrick McQuiggan split on the 4th race of the Breeder’s Cup at Churchill Downs. McQuiggan sees opportunities for the European entries.
A look at the first race in the 2018 Breeder’s Cup at Churchill Downs: the Juvenile Turf Sprint. Joining Review-Journal horse racing columnist Mike Brunker from the South Point in Las Vegas are South Point handicapper Patrick McQuiggan and the voice of Oaklawn Park, Vic Stauffer.
Barbers discuss the growing industry at the 2018 LV Barber Expo on Sunday, Sept. 30 at South Point. (Bailey Schulz/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
