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 include:
1. COVID-19 WAVE PROMPTS LAS VEGAS HOSPITAL TO ISSUE ‘DISASTER’ ALERT
2. VACCINE LAWSUIT AND AGE PRIORITY GROUP CHANGES FOR VACCINATIONS
3. COVID-19 PAUSE EXTENDED FOR 30 MORE DAYS
Shawn McDonnell and Kayleigh Lewis are married at Graceland Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas on Nov. 7, 2020. The couple face multiple charges in a Thanksgiving Day shooting spree that began in Henderson and spread to Arizona, leaving one person dead and several injured. (Courtesy)
Siegfried Fischbacher, who with his performing partner Roy Horn amazed the world with feats of magic, has died.
The often requested Vegas Golden Knights Milkshake, previously only a seasonal dessert at Black Tap at The Venetian, is now
a permanent menu item.
Golden Edge’s Cassie Soto and Ben Gotz give viewers a preview of the upcoming Golden Knights season.
Vegas Golden Knights’ general manager Kelly McCrimmon announced on Wednesday that forward Mark Stone was named as the team captain, making him the first to hold that position in the franchise’s history. McCrimmon, head coach Pete DeBoer and Stone spoke about what that means to the hockey team as well. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Public agencies across the Las Vegas Valley are beginning to schedule vaccinations for residents 70 and older. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Firefighters were called just before 5:25 p.m. to a one-story vacant wedding chapel at 1431 Las Vegas Blvd. South, according to a Las Vegas Fire Department news release. (Katrina Arevalo)
St. Rose Hospital-San Martin Campus has issued a disaster declaration. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Marcello Mauro, general manager of Nora’s Italian Cuisine, talks about why hospitality workers should be considered for a higher priority in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
Firefighters were called just before 5:25 p.m. to a one-story vacant wedding chapel at 1431 Las Vegas Blvd. South, according to a Las Vegas Fire Department news release. (Katrina Arevalo)
Las Vegas Sands Corp. Chairman and CEO Sheldon G. Adelson, who died Monday night, was remembered Tuesday morning by leaders and others who recalled his business acumen, love of country as well as his philanthropy. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
With a compact schedule in place for the 2021 season, Golden Knights goaltenders Robin Lehner and Marc-Andre Fleury discuss what their time split may be at the position. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Raiders have hired Gus Bradley as the team’s new defensive coordinator. Vegas Nation’s Cassie Soto and Sam Gordon discuss the new hire.
Sheldon Adelson, chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands Corp. and one of the world’s richest men, has died.
Sheldon Adelson, chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands Corp.
and one of the world’s richest men, has died.
New Raiders’ defensive coordinator Gus Bradley spoke to media during an introductory press conference and said he’s aiming to evaluate and develop the talent there and looking to develop a strong mindset of going after the ball. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Brig Lawson, a former Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority official charged in a criminal investigation, struck a plea agreement Tuesday. Lawson’s attorney, Chris Oram, entered the plea on Lawson’s behalf in the case over the LVCVA’s misuse of airline gift cards. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto
Officials in Nye County are attempting to distance themselves from a conspiracy after a lengthy letter from the chairman of the Nye County GOP. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
governor Steve Sisolak updates Nevadans on the status of vaccienes.
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak said Monday the strict measures to combat COVID-19 cases will remain in effect for an additional 30 days. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs will not be charged with driving under the influence after a blood test indicated his blood-alcohol content was below the legal limit in Nevada, a prosecutor with the Clark County district attorney’s office said Monday. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Artificial intelligence already exists in Las Vegas’ hotel-casinos, and its use across resort operations is likely to expand in coming years. (Elliot Bauman / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
At CES 2021, Panasonic showcases its partnership with Illuminarium to bring 30,000-square-foot, 360-degree entertainment venues to U.S. cities including Las Vegas. (CES)
Jessica Halling, the Youthcare program director at St. Jude’s Ranch for Children in Boulder City, talks about her experiences in human trafficking in Las Vegas, Jan. 6, 2021. (Elizabeth Brumley/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Las Vegas Metro Police gang and vice bureau Lt. William Matchko is interviewed at Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Headquarters, in Las Vegas on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021.
Chris Wink, co-founder of the Blue Man Group and director of content at Area15, talks about his psychedelic infinity room funhouse, Wink World, which opens Jan. 7 at Area15.
Golden Knights Head Coach Pete DeBoer gives an update on the team’s goalie situation. Players Ryan Reaves and William Carrier talk about the impact of back-to-back games on this year’s schedule. (Elliot Bauman / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Bootlegger Bistro has four generations of roots in Las Vegas. Lorraine Hunt-Bono, the owner of Bootlegger Bistro, said the evolution of the restaurant mirrors that of Las Vegas. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Dawn Allysa Hooker, mother of freshman students, talks about how her children have adjusted to the virtual classroom and how she hopes that won’t be disrupted this year. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto
