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.”
Governor Steve Sisolak announced a mandatory face covering policy for all Nevadans and visitors. (Courtesy: KLAS-TV)
Students and school counselors gathered Wednesday afternoon to call for defunding the Clark County School District Police Department.
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)
The group seeking to recall Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman has not collected a single signature at the halfway mark and must gather 6,745 valid signatures before Aug. 4.
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)
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)
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)
Guests at Caesars Entertainment Corp. properties will be required to wear masks while inside its properties, effective immediately.
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)
NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace is speaking out against claims that he orchestrated the discovery of a noose in his Talladega Superspeedway garage. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
On Tuesday, late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel took to Twitter to apologize for his blackface impression of NBA star Karl Malone. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
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.
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?
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.
On Wednesday, the infamous Raiders shield logo was scrolled across portions of the video ribbons inside the Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District has announced the reinstatement of library branch services and activities effective immediately.
The new cases — coming on the heels of a record one-day jump of 412 in the county — brought the total to 11,481.
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.
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)
Protestors gathered at the Grant Sawyer Building at 3:00 p.m. on Friday to call for the Nevada economy to reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Dr. Jeff Davidson, medical director of Valley Hospital’s Emergency Department, talks about how people are delaying coming to the ER out of fear of catching COVID-19. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
Riley Lynn Thacker’s mom put a sign in their yard to congratulate her daughter completing her senior year and neighbors followed suit. (Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
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
Martinez Elementary teacher-librarian Nichole Beer and her team handed out Chromebooks to students at the North Las Vegas school Friday, April 24, 2020. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto
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.
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)