Gov. Steve Sisolak on Sunday ordered the closure of all public schools in Nevada to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 on K-12 schools, beginning Monday..
Shelves are being left empty at grocery stores due to people overbuying products. Clark County Commission Chairman Marilyn Kirkpatrick and Vegas Chamber President/CEO Mary Beth Sewald insure that their will be food on the shelves and urge the public to stop panic buying.
Penn & Teller, favorites in Las Vegas since 1993, are off the stage until further notice.
“We are heartbroken to disappoint our fans, but the new figures that have come in today make it clear that the risk of bringing our fans together in theater tonight is just too great. So we will be closed for a while,” Teller said in a statement Saturday. “We love you all and will be back with you as soon as we possibly can.”
Despite coronavirus canceling many other planned sporting events, UFC Brasilia went on as scheduled on Mar. 14, though no fans were permitted to attend. Charles Oliveira and Gilbert Burns took home performance bonuses for their wins in the main and co-main events, respectively. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Raiders may look to select a quarterback in the 2020 NFL Draft and have 5 picks in the top 100. Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts and Utah State’s Jordan Love could be among those the team has on their watchlist. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Nevada Athletic Commission voted to suspend all combat sports licenses through March 25 in order to protect the health and safety of those working and competing in the events from coronavirus. Adam Hill and Heidi Fang discuss what this means for future events the UFC have on their schedule and more. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Wynn CEO Matt Maddox had a video message for employees expecting to see a decline in business but assuring staff members their jobs are safe.
People around the Las Vegas valley have sent in photos and video to the Review-Journal showing the empty shelves in different stores.
Jessica Williams was 20 years old in 2000 when she fell asleep at the wheel and struck six teenagers, killing them. She was paroled in October and says she is forever tormented by the pain she caused. (Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Knights players sent a video message to fans after the NHL season was suspended due to the coronavirus.
Yesco celebrates 100 years of creating neon signs in Las Vegas (Elizabeth Brumley/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Masters has been postponed until a later date that has yet to be determined. Fred Ridley, chairman of Augusta National Golf Club, made the announcement on Friday morning, March 13, 2020. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Surveillance video of a March 12, 2020, armed robbery at a business in the 800 block of North Decatur Boulevard (Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)
Whether Clark County schools will close over coronavirus concerns depends in part on having enough bus drivers to get kids to school and enough teachers to teach them, district representatives said Thursday, emphasizing that the final decision will rest with the Southern Nevada Health District. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Gov. Steve Sisolak declared a state of emergency to deal with the ongoing coronavirus outbreak in Nevada.
Gov. Steve Sisolak declared a state of emergency to deal with the ongoing coronavirus outbreak in Nevada. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Walt Disney Company announced the closure of its Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, on Thursday afternoon. Known as the “happiest place on earth,” Disneyland has closed its doors only three other times in 65 years. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Clark County schools is immediately suspending all athletic events, assemblies and extra-curricular events until further notice over coronavirus fears, the district said Thursday. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
COVID-19 is making an impact on the Las Vegas Strip. Usually filled with crowds and parties, the Strip is now quiet with empty lines, empty casino floors and little action along major party spots. (Renee Summerour/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Toshiba Plaza outside T-Mobile Arena on the Las Vegas Strip remains empty after the Pac-12 tournament was canceled due to coronavirus concerns. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Toshiba Plaza outside T-Mobile Arena on the Las Vegas Strip remains empty after the Pac-12 tournament was canceled due to coronavirus concerns. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Passengers travel through the McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas on Thursday, March 12, 2020, amid concerns of the coronavirus pandemic. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
COVID-19 is the specific type of coronavirus that has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 enters the body through the mouth, nose or eyes, attaching itself to a protein in airway cells. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The 2020 Census starts as multiple council members at Mayors from across the state gather to encourage citizens to fill out the census.
A woman was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle in a central Las Vegas parking lot Thursday morning, March 12, 2020, according to police. (Glenn Puit/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Las Vegas Review-Journal hosts a debate between the 3 candidates running for Department 5 in Clark County District Court. Participating are Veronica M. Barisich, Terry A. Coffing and Blair Cowan Parker.
Neil Diamond had a surprise performance during the 24th annual Keep Memory Alive Power of Love gala at MGM Grand Garden Arena.
The NBA suspended the rest of its season after Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for coronavirus prior to a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The NBA suspended the rest of its season after Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for coronavirus prior to a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.