Coronavirus has claimed “Uncle” Phil Maloof of the high-profile Maloof family of Las Vegas. George Maloof, Phil Maloof’s nephew, confirmed his uncle’s passing Saturday in Las Vegas at age 93, with coronavirus the cause.
Former Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is reportedly back to full health ahead of the 2020 NFL Draft after suffering an injury in Nov. 2019 that would end his collegiate career. Though he’d be happy to be drafted to a team as a backup who is mentored at first, Tagovailoa says the competitor in him is ready to start in the NFL. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
HBO is making 500 hours of programming available at no cost for a limited time. The #StayHomeBoxOffice programming will be available to stream without a subscription on HBO Now and HBO Go. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Johnny Kats interviews New York New York president and COO Cindy Kiser Murphey about the lighting of the Las Vegas Strip with messages of hope amid the coronavirus crisis.
Rj Business reporters Bailey Schulz, Subrina Hudson and Eli Segall talk about the top trending stories at the Review-Journal
Clark County is partnering with cannabis dispensary Planet 13 to provide 100 free meals each weekday to vulnerable seniors who are at high risk of being exposed to COVID-19 if they leave home.
The Las Vegas Review-Journal studio hosts a debate between the four of the candidates running for Department M in Clark County Family Court. The candidates are Lynn Neville Hughes, Robert Otto Kurth, Jr., Amy Meredith Mastin, Mandy Jill McKellar.
Bill Withers’ family said he died of heart complications on Monday in Los Angeles. Withers was a three-time Grammy winner. His other major hits include “Ain’t No Sunshine” and “Lovely Day.” (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
A tribute to honor the life of slain Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper Ben Jenkins is scheduled for Thursday night on the Strip. (James Schaeffer and Chase Stevens / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Corey Huh’s wife of three years, Adriana Huh, is in the hospital with a late-stage cancer, but he can’t visit her because the coronavirus pandemic has severely limited visitations to hospitals. (Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Review-Journal columnist John Katsilometes walks and talks along the Las Vegas Strip, from Mandalay Bay to Excalibur. (John Katsilometes and Kevin Cannon / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Amazon established a new section of its website where U.S.-accredited hospitals or state or federal agencies can apply for supplies. N95 masks, surgical masks, facial shields, surgical gowns, surgical
gloves and large-volume sanitizers are among the restricted items. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Democratic National Convention was set to take place over four days in the middle of July. Democratic officials have now confirmed the convention will take place the week of Aug. 17. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Review-Journal reporters Bailey Schulz, Alexis Egeland and Michael Scott Davidson talk about the top stories of the day, April 2. (Renee Summerour/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Review-Journal reporter Colton Lochhead talks about what activating the Nevada National Guard entails, what they will do for Nevada logistically and why this isn’t unusual during a statewide emergency.
The SEIU Local 1107 takes legal action against Clark County’s decision to suspend their contracts.
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Ivan Grant, a flair bartender at Long Bar at The D Las Vegas, makes his Quarantini. (Ivan Grant)
A house under construction was destroyed by fire and two others sustained minor damage in northwest Las Vegas early Thursday, April 2. Las Vegas firefighters evacuated residents as a precaution and there were no injuries. (Glenn Puit/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Firefighters have contained a 10-acre fire in the preserve area of Clark County Wetlands Park, April 2. Larry Haydu, Clark County assistant fire chief, gives details. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
According to Variety, 52-year-old frontman and songwriter Adam Schlesinger has died, following a short battle with the respiratory illness, coronavirus. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Renee Summerour wraps up the two large fire that hit part of the Las Vegas Valley Late Wednesday , early morning Thursday. RJ reporter Glenn Puit was at both scenes. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
President Donald Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act into law March 27. It allows states to expand unemployment insurance benefits, including to independent contractors, self-employed and gig workers. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Larry Haydu, assistant fire chief for the Clark County Fire Department, talks about a 10-acre fire at Clark County Wetlands Park on Thursday, April 2. (Glenn Puit/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Hotels on the Las Vegas Strip lit up their windows with hearts and messages to show support during the coronavirus pandemic, Wednesday night, April 1. (Le’Andre Fox and James Schaeffer/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Gov. Steve Sisolak issued a statewide stay-at-home order for Nevada’s 3 million residents Wednesday, joining 33 other states and several of America’s biggest cities in enacting a coronavirus quarantine that now extends to more than three-quarters of the U.S. population.
RJ investigations reporter talks about the federal investigation that included the Alpine Motel and its owner as well as whether the city failed to do inspections because of the probe.
The same day Gov. Steve Sisolak announced a stay-at-home order, one prominent Nevadan chose this time to emerge into the great outdoors.
Nevada’s 30-day casino shutdown is set to end April 16, and some Las Vegas properties are accepting bookings for the following day.
The Las Vegas Review-Journal studio hosts a debate between the two of the three candidates running for Department I in Clark County Family Court. The candidates are Soonhee Bailey and Yvette Chevalier.