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1 person dead in east Las Vegas house fire – VIDEO
 
1 person dead in east Las Vegas house fire – VIDEO

Las Vegas Fire Department officials said one person was killed in a fire in a vacant house on Eastern Avenue near Oakey Boulevard on Monday, May 4, 2020. (Glenn Puit/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is responsible for one of the most iconic sporting moments in Las Vega
 
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is responsible for one of the most iconic sporting moments in Las Vega

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is responsible for one of the most iconic sporting moments in Las Vegas history.
The Lakers star center emerged as one of the NBA’s marquee scorers from time he was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in 1969.
He spent the first 14 years of his career scoring and scoring and scoring, tracking down former Lakers legend Wilt Chamberlain, who scored 31,419 points to become the league’s all-time leading scorer.
The Lakers played the Utah Jazz at Thomas & Mack Center on April 5, 1984, and Kareem needed 21 points that night to eclipse Chamberlain.
He scored 22 before a sellout crowd, passing Chamberlain for good with a skyhook — regarded the most unstoppable shot in NBA history. .
Abdul-Jabbar finished his career with 38,387 points to go with six NBA championships and six MVPs. He is still the all-time leading scorer and lauded as one of the game’s all-time greats.

MGM Resorts want to host NBA without fans
 
MGM Resorts want to host NBA without fans

With major professional sports on hold amid the coronavirus pandemic, rumblings of sporting events resuming with Las Vegas as the host city are getting louder with MGM Resorts looking to host fanless NBA games on the strip.

The Utah Jazz played 11 games at the Thomas & Mack Center in 1983-84.
 
The Utah Jazz played 11 games at the Thomas & Mack Center in 1983-84.

The Utah Jazz played 11 games at the Thomas & Mack Center in 1983-84, introducing Las Vegas to professional team sports. .
The team’s owner, Sam Battistone, sought to increase regional support for the Jazz, who’d yet to make the playoffs in four seasons in Utah.
The Jazz had the best season in franchise history, finishing 45-37 and qualifying for the NBA Playoffs. Adrian Dantley and Rickey Green were both All-Stars. The team won its first-ever playoff series.
The Jazz played two more home games in 1984-85, but left Thomas & Mack for good afterward.

14th Annual Las Vegas May Day – VIDEO
 
14th Annual Las Vegas May Day – VIDEO

For the 14th Annual Las Vegas May Day Las Vegas Valley workers and residents organized a Caravan down the Las Vegas Strip.

CCSD students have Wi-Fi brought to them on school buses – VIDEO
 
CCSD students have Wi-Fi brought to them on school buses – VIDEO

The Clark County School District rolls out school buses equipped with Wi-Fi hot spots on 13 routes throughout the Las Vegas Valley to help students access online learning materials during school closures. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto

Henderson winery reacts to Sisolak’s economic plan – VIDEO
 
Henderson winery reacts to Sisolak’s economic plan – VIDEO

Governor Sisolak’s reopening plan is easier said than done for the only winery in Clark County. Grape Expectations is trying to figure out how to open up shop when they are three businesses in one. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Southwest requiring face coverings
 
Southwest requiring face coverings

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.

Locals rush to reopened tennis courts
 
Locals rush to reopened tennis courts

Daniel Nunez and Sarah Germain made immediate plans to go to their local tennis court, Darling Tennis Center, when they received an email that the facility would open on May 1.

Businesses in Henderson begin reopening – VIDEO
 
Businesses in Henderson begin reopening – VIDEO

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)

Biz Reopen
 
Biz Reopen

Biz Reopen

Chick-fil-A is launching a meal kit – VIDEO
 
Chick-fil-A is launching a meal kit – VIDEO

According to CNN Business, the chain plans to start releasing the kits on May 4. Chick-fil-A predicts that half of its national locations will carry the meals. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Sisolak “Road to Recovery” Phase One takeaways – VIDEO
 
Sisolak “Road to Recovery” Phase One takeaways – VIDEO

Renee Summerour and RJ reporter Colton Lochhead discuss the takeaways from Gov. Steve Sisolak’s “Road to Recovery Plan,” when will it start and for how long. (Renee Summerour/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Sisolak talks phase one of Nevada recovery roadmap – VIDEO
 
Sisolak talks phase one of Nevada recovery roadmap – VIDEO

Most Nevada businesses will reopen by May 15 in phase 1 of the recovery. Casinos will remain closed, along with other venues where large crowds may congregate. (Governor’s Office/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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