Governor Steve Sisolak held a press conference at the Grant Sawyer State Office Building Friday, to provide an update on the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and to discuss steps the State of Nevada and local and federal partners are taking to monitor and prepare.
Steve Sisolak talks about how Nevada is preparing for the coronavirus in case it starts to spread across the state.
The computer system, slot machines and video poker at the Four Queens and Binion’s in downtown Las Vegas were down on Friday afternoon, Feb. 28, 2020. (Elizabeth Brumley/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The computer system, slot machines and video poker at the Four Queens and Binion’s in downtown Las Vegas were down on Friday afternoon, Feb. 28, 2020. (Elizabeth Brumley/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
With the CDC’s recent warning that COVID-19 – coronavirus – will likely make its way into the United States, it’s important now more than ever to be prepared. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The CEO of Corona maker Constellation brands said sales of the beer are doing just fine. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Real estate broker Scott Gragson pleaded guilty Friday in his fatal DUI case and is expected to spend several years in prison. (James Schaeffer, Michael Quine / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Las Vegas Aviators president Don Logan talks about some of the headline players coming to Las Vegas for Big League Weekend at Las Vegas Ballpark on Feb. 29 and March 1, 2020. (Ron Kantowski/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Las Vegas real estate broker Scott Gragson pleaded guilty Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, in his fatal DUI case. He is expected to spend several years in prison. Melissa Newton, a mother of three, was killed in the wreck on May 30, 2019. (James Schaeffer and Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
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Coronavirus fears continue to compound along with the number of international cases of the illness. On Friday, Global markets continued their dive, with the main European markets losing between 2 and 3 percent. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Lady Gaga returned with her first solo single in three years on Thursday night. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Derrick Jones, Jr., a forward with the Miami Heat, spoke about his transition to the NBA, Kobe Bryant’s death, the effect it had on him as a native of Pennsylvania and how he’s applied Bryant’s work ethic to his own career. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The San Francisco 49ers’ defense knows Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes is a dual-threat quarterback. Conversely, the Chiefs know how dangerous their opponent’s defense is. Ahead of Super Bowl LIV, players from both teams talk about how they’re preparing to handle the challenges ahead of them. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Ahead of Super Bowl LIV, Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu said at a media day that their team’s defense is prepared for almost anything since they’ve seen it all with quarterback Patrick Mahomes. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Day one of the death penalty trial of Ray Charles “Ray Ray” Brown, 26, who is accused of being the gunman in the April 2016 robbery and killing of a Lee’s Discount Liquor store clerk.
The first six seats were put into place last week at Allegiant Stadium in a surprise unveiling for the Diaz family, who hold season tickets. (Las Vegas Raiders)
A few days out from the biggest game in sports Review-Journal sports betting writers Todd Dewey and Jim Barnes join Cassie Soto in studio to talk about betting trends and prop bets betters are making.
The NHL trade deadline is on Monday, Feb. 24 and it is unlikely the Golden Knights will be able to pull off a Mark Stone-sized trade this year. Golden Edge crew Cassie Soto, David Schoen and Ben Gotz discuss what the Golden Knights will have to do to create cap space, as well as discuss the likelihood of an AHL team coming to Las Vegas.
Andrea DeCarlo, general manager at Creed at the Forum Shops at Caesars on the Las Vegas Strip, talks about her luxury perfume store Monday, Jan. 27, 2020. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto
With an early 4 minute penalty kill and 2 first period goal from Mark Stone, the Golden Knights defeat the Coyotes 4-1 to take over first place in the division.
Elon Musk tweeted Friday night that The Boring Company’s underground tunnel project in Las Vegas will be “hopefully fully operational” within the next year. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
A homeowner in a residential area near Warm Springs Road and Spencer Street shot a man who had broken into her home on Saturday, December 28, 2019. The man, who was in his 30s, died at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center. (Katelyn Newberg/ Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Runnin’ Rebels closed out non-conference play with a 64-49 win over Eastern Michigan on Saturday afternoon. UNLV will now prepare for the start of Mountain West conference play, which tips off on Wednesday against Utah State.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for Cajon Pass that could impact travel on I-15 between Las Vegas and Southern California from late Sunday night through Tuesday morning. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Volunteers through the Downtown Vegas Alliance sort donations for Alpine Motel fire victims on Saturday at the Mob Museum. (Julie Wootton-Greener/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
JCPenney at Meadows Mall opened at 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day for early Black Friday deals. The first 1,500 customers through the doors received a coupon for $500, $100 or $10 off their purchases on Thursday. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto
UNLV football will prepare for its final game of the season, and the last under head coach Tony Sanchez as it was announced that he will be let go after the Nov. 30 matchup against in-state rival, UNR. Rebel Nation crew Cassie Soto and Mark Anderson are in Reno with a game preview.
Clark County prosecutors are increasingly charging fatal DUI suspects with murder. However David Westbrook and his wife, Deborah, are public defenders who are litigating a case involving such a defendant and have already filed a brief with the Nevada Supreme Court noting case law has already rejected this practice. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
The Raiders promoted wide receiver Rico Gafford from the practice squad this week to help fill in the role vacated by the injured Hunter Renfrow. Defensively, they’re hoping to limit big plays from an explosive Chiefs offense. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
