Religion-themed Statues Removed From Mandalay Bay – VIDEO
 
Religion-themed Statues Removed From Mandalay Bay – VIDEO

Objections from a group of mostly Northern Nevada-based religious leaders asked statues of Hindu and Jain deities be removed from the nightclub, calling the pieces’ display there “highly inappropriate.”

Defund CCSD Police Rally
 
Defund CCSD Police Rally

Students and school counselors gathered Wednesday afternoon to call for defunding the Clark County School District Police Department.

LVCVA #VegasSmart social media campaign brings awareness to wearing a mask – Video
 
LVCVA #VegasSmart social media campaign brings awareness to wearing a mask – Video

Now that Gov. Steve Sisolak has announced requirements to wear masks in public settings in the state, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority will attempt to deliver the message to prospective visitors via their #VegasSmart social media campaign. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Wynn Las Vegas’ ‘re-imagined’ buffet – VIDEO
 
Wynn Las Vegas’ ‘re-imagined’ buffet – VIDEO

On June 18, The Buffet at Wynn reopened to customers with what the resort called “a re-imagined all-you-can-eat concept that combines the abundance of the traditional buffet with the benefits of a full-service restaurant.” (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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Kats Wow Excl.

Kats Wow Excl.

Steve Wynn selling Las Vegas mansion For $25M – Video
 
Steve Wynn selling Las Vegas mansion For $25M – Video

More than two years after he bought a Las Vegas megamansion, casino billionaire Steve Wynn is trying to sell it for $25 million. The lavish golf course estate, dubbed Museo, spans about 13,500 square feet, has six bedrooms and nine bathrooms, and recently underwent a $16 million renovation. (Ivan Sher Group/Berkshire Hathaway)

Nevada’s unemployment crisis  – Video
 
Nevada’s unemployment crisis – Video

Thousands of jobless workers turned to the state for payments after the COVID-19 shutdown in March. DETR has struggled to handle record claims. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Caesars mandates guests to wear masks
 
Caesars mandates guests to wear masks

Guests at Caesars Entertainment Corp. properties will be required to wear masks while inside its properties, effective immediately.

MGM Grand and Aria are reopening pool clubs – Video
 
MGM Grand and Aria are reopening pool clubs – Video

MGM Grand’s Wet Republic Ultra Pool and Aria’s Liquid Pool Lounge plan to open July 2, according to a Wednesday statement from MGM Resorts International and Hakkasan Group. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Illegal fireworks spike in Las Vegas – Video
 
Illegal fireworks spike in Las Vegas – Video

Las Vegas Fire Department spokesman Tim Szymanski says there has been a rise in illegal fireworks across the valley and urges residents to refrain from buying them.

COVID-19 Q&A
 
COVID-19 Q&A

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.LAS VEGAS HOSPITALS DROP HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE AS COVID-19 TREATMENT2. CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA BOTH SEEING RECORD JUMPS IN COVID-19 CASES.
       WHAT ARE THESE NUMBERS TELLING US?3. ENHANCING FACIAL COVERINGS IN NEVADA WILL THIS BE APART OF GOV. SISOLAK’S      PRESSER TONIGHT?

Today is National Hydration Day!
 
Today is National Hydration Day!

While relief from the Las Vegas heat spell is on its way, you’ll have to wait several days for it. In the meantime, there’s some valuable tips to keep you hydrated.

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A 20-axle Schnabel railroad car used to carry heavy equipment. (YouTube)

Vegas Nation: 2020 Draft Special – Raiders Day 2 Draft Picks
 
Vegas Nation: 2020 Draft Special – Raiders Day 2 Draft Picks

The Raiders made the 80th, 81st and 100th pick in the 2020 NFL draft selecting Lynn Bowden Jr – Wide Receiver from Kentucky, Bryan Edwards – wide receiver from South Carolina and Tanner Muse – linebacker from Clemson. Vegas Nation Host Cassie Soto discusses the pick with Review-Journal sports columnist Ed Graney and Raiders beat writer Vinny Bonsignore.

Las Vegas police ID man killed in officer-involved shooting – VIDEO
 
Las Vegas police ID man killed in officer-involved shooting – VIDEO

A 24-year-old man with a sawed-off shotgun was shot dead by Las Vegas police in front of a red car the man allegedly tried to steal toward the end of car a chase Tuesday with speeds of more than 100 mph through multiple areas of the valley. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Las Vegas residents spend more time with their pets during pandemic
 
Las Vegas residents spend more time with their pets during pandemic

With Las Vegas Valley residents facing a global pandemic, business shutdowns and economic uncertainty, many say they are finding a silver lining by spending more time with their pets. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesaye

UNLV scientists make Coronavirus test kit component
 
UNLV scientists make Coronavirus test kit component

UNLV scientists are creating a solution known as viral transport medium that plays a critical role in preserving COVID-19 nasal-swab samples while they’re transported in vials to the Southern Nevada Public Health Laboratory for testing.

Las Vegas Strip hoteliers outline cleaning plans upon reopening – VIDEO
 
Las Vegas Strip hoteliers outline cleaning plans upon reopening – VIDEO

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak has yet to confirm when casinos will be able to reopen, but operators are already preparing for the day they’ll have to reassure guests their properties are clean and safe amid the virus outbreak. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)