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Clark County jail inmates recovering from COVID-19

The Clark County Detention Center in downtown Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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By Alexis Egeland / Las Vegas Review-Journal

April 15, 2020 - 5:20 pm

Las Vegas police said Wednesday that four Clark County Detention Center inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 since March 12.

One inmate was released from jail and is recovering at University Medical Center; one was released home Tuesday after serving their sentence; and two are isolated and recovering in negative air pressure rooms, police said in a release. One of the inmates in isolation will be released to a family member and tracked by Southern Nevada Health District officials, and the other will stay in custody, police said.

Police said 424 inmates have been monitored for COVID-19 since March 12, with 32 tested for the virus. Three tests are pending. The inmates with pending tests are no longer in jail, and their cases are being monitored by the health district.

Contact Alexis Egeland at aegeland@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0335. Follow @alexis_egeland on Twitter.

Man accused in shooting death of neighbor in Summerlin area

By Caitlin Lilly / RJ

May 14, 2024 - 12:10 pm

A 32-year-old man has been arrested after he was accused of shooting and killing his neighbor on Monday evening, according to Las Vegas police.

Want EDC tickets? There are still some left for sale

By Taylor Lane / RJ

May 14, 2024 - 12:02 pm

The Electric Daisy Carnival is coming to Las Vegas this weekend, and general admission tickets are still on sale on several resale websites.

Clark County launches new eviction protection program

Samantha Segura / RJ

May 14, 2024 - 11:34 am

Clark County announced this week that it has expanded its rental assistance programs to now include funding for those who may be facing eviction, but have not yet received an eviction notice.

Las Vegas is top domestic summer travel destination for US residents

By Caitlin Lilly / RJ

May 14, 2024 - 9:22 am

Travel website Tripadvisor is predicting a busy summer season in Las Vegas this year.

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How much of Nevada’s land is owned by the feds? More than you might think

By Alan Halaly / RJ

May 14, 2024 - 6:01 am

Nevada has the highest percentage of public lands of any state in the country. The majority of it is operated by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.

100 degrees in Las Vegas? It may happen Friday

By Marvin Clemons / RJ

May 14, 2024 - 6:00 am

Highs near 95 are forecast Tuesday through Thursday before a possible 100 degrees on Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

Here’s how shareholders voted on one smoke-free casino proposal

By McKenna Ross / RJ

May 13, 2024 - 6:34 pm

A proposal asked Boyd Gaming shareholders to study the effects of making casinos smoke-free. It was the first of three proposals across the industry to get a vote.

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3 killed in fatal crashes over the weekend in Las Vegas Valley

By Taylor Lane / RJ

May 13, 2024 - 12:01 pm

Three people died on Las Vegas roads this weekend, with two killed after striking objects.

Bid to stop A’s ballpark plan in Las Vegas strikes out

By Mick Akers / RJ

May 13, 2024 - 7:29 pm

The Nevada Supreme Court rejected a teachers union effort to put public funding for the Oakland Athletics’ planned Las Vegas ballpark on November’s ballot.