While a majority of CCSD schools are weeks away from reopening their doors, some private schools across the Las Vegas Valley are back in business. Almost five months after schools statewide shut down due to COVID-19, students returned for in-person class on Monday, with some changes. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Alisha Kerlin, executive director of the Marjorie Barrick Museum, describes the exhibits “Kept to Myself” and “Excerpts” featured at the UNLV museum in Las Vegas on Monday, Aug. 10, 2020. The museum is to reopen on Aug. 17,2020 by appointment only. (Elizabeth Brumley/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Vegas Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon talks about how much depth the team has on the roster, how additions like Zach Whitecloud and Robin Lehner have helped the team succeed and more. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Vegas Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon spoke about Max Pacioretty’s health, return to the team and how much he plans to involve him in the playoffs. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Longtime Dallas Cowboy turned Las Vegas Raider Jason Witten is looking forward to being a veteran leader with his new team. Vegas Nation’s Cassie Soto and Adam Hill discuss Witten’s excitement.
After spending 16 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys and having a brief stint as a color commentator on ESPN’s Monday Night Football broadcast, tight end Jason Witten discusses his decision to return to the NFL and moving on to join the Las Vegas Raiders in 2020. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Store employees were made aware of the positive case on Saturday. Affected areas were closed for “enhanced” cleaning and sanitizing, according to a statement
Shooting at Storeyville Mobile Home resort – VIDEO
Simon Cowell underwent surgery on Saturday to repair a broken back and was recovering at a hospital. He will miss the opening shows of “America’s Got Talent,” which begin this week. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Las Vegas police investigate a rollover crash at the intersection of West Flamingo Road and Edmond Street on Monday, Aug. 10, 2020. (Glenn Puit/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
John Katsilometes visits Madame Tussauds Wax Museum at The Venetian as they reopen their doors for locals and tourists.
A person who was inside the Nevada Legislature Building has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, Legislative Counsel Bureau Director Brenda Erdoes said Friday, July 10. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Mahogany Fire was fully contained on Tuesday after burning 2,758 acres in the Spring Mountain Range. The Forest Service said the suspected cause is an illegal campfire near the Mahogany campground.
Three mothers discuss their concerns with CCSD’s reopening plan, and how they are adapting to COVID-19 with their children. (Renee Summerour/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
In a marathon meeting Thursday night, Clark County School District trustees approved a plan to reopen schools this fall with the caveat that additional details about how to do so would come back before the board. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
This week’s guest is Las Vegas Raiders defensive end “Mad” Maxx Crosby. 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. Do the Raiders have a secret weapon in Lynn Bowden Jr.? The lanai doors are opened at Allegiant stadium and “Mad” Maxx shows off his fresh ink.
Dr. Brian Labus, Epidemiologist with the UNLV School of Public Health and the governor’s medical advisory team, and RJ Health reporter Mary Hynes to answer viewer questions regarding COVID-19 in Nevada.
Topics this week:
1. ONE-DAY SPIKE IN COVID-19 CASES
AMID PROTESTS, BUSINESSES REOPENING.
2. ARE PEOPLE LESS CONCERNED WITH
SOCIAL DISTANCING PROTOCOLS?
3. W.H.O: “ASYMPTOMATIC PEOPLE ONLY RARELY SPREAD COVID-19.”
4. MULTI-SYSTEM INFLAMMATORY SYNDROME IN CHILDREN
This season, Nevada high school football will have the earliest start ever. The NIAA moved up its football schedule to begin games as early as Aug. 14. State championship games will be completed before Thanksgiving.
A community-wide fundraiser for wounded Las Vegas police officer Shay Mikalonis and his family is scheduled for Thursday morning in Las Vegas.
Some Las Vegas Strip restaurants are adding a COVID-19 surcharge to their bills to help offset the additional costs of reopening. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
In the first sporting event to take place after shutdowns due to the coronavirus pandemic, UFC 249 saw a new interim champion crowned in the lightweight division in Justin Gaethje and in the co-main event, Henry Cejudo successfully defended his title against Dominick Cruz and then retired.
An officer with the Metropolitan Police Department for more than two decades was arrested by the agency on Friday and booked into jail on suspicion of stealing thousands of dollars from a Las Vegas police foundation.
NFR shared a compilation video with a message of hope for fans of the rodeo during the coronavirus pandemic.
Las Vegas Raiders players, including Hunter Renfrow, Alec Ingold, Josh Jacobs and Foster Moreau, are partnering with Three Square to help make sure those in need have access to food during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Thunderbirds honor all of the workers fighting the Coronavirus by flying over the Las Vegas Valley on Saturday.
At the NFL Scouting Combine, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow talks about what sets him apart from others in the NFL Draft and why he wants to be the first pick overall. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Las Vegas Review-Journal studio hosts a debate between the three candidates running for Department 15 in Clark County District Court. The candidates are Adam J. Breeden, Joseph Paul Hardy, Jr., Tegan Christine Machnich.
A local Las Vegas chef goes over how to prevent cross-contamination and what the proper steps are when handling food.
Now that we’ve been asked to wear masks in public, people are showing us their masks. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The RJ’s Subrina Hudson talks about when Nevadans will receive their unemployment checks, if they will receive back pay and who qualifies for the aid. (Renee Summerour/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
