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Banjo CEO had ties to white supremacist group as a teen, documents show: Tuesday, April 28, 2020; Recently unearthed documents reveal that the CEO of Banjo — a California-based tech firm with offices in Las Vegas — was involved with a white supremacist group in his youth.
Las Vegas under excessive heat warning, could set record: Monday, April 27, 2020; An excessive heat warning has been issued for Las Vegas, with the valley forecast to hit triple-digit temperatures Wednesday for the first time ever in April. The warning, which ...
Nevada joins Western States Pact for COVID-19 response, reopening economy: Monday, April 27, 2020; “Millions of visitors from our fellow Western states travel to Nevada every year as a premier tourism destination, and this partnership will be vital to our immediate recovery.”
UNLV med school dean helps launch plasma program for COVID-19 patients: Monday, April 27, 2020; Doctors in Las Vegas say they are “cautiously optimistic” about a treatment for COVID-19 patients that has already been used to remedy the sick for more than 100 years. The so-called convalescent plasma treatment takes antibodies from a recovered patient ...
Reopening Las Vegas too soon risks more than a new wave of infection: Sunday, April 26, 2020; Gov. Steve Sisolak has praised Nevadans for adhering to COVID-19 shutdown directives, but if control measures are reduced too soon, the disease will likely spread beyond control ...
County Marriage License Bureau reopening: Friday, April 24, 2020; Couples will again be able to get married in Clark County — albeit under social distancing guidelines — starting Monday when the Marriage License Bureau in ...
Las Vegas experts: Antibody tests can tell us about how coronavirus has infected the population: Friday, April 24, 2020; As doctors in Las Vegas and around the world try to grapple the unknowns of the novel coronavirus, one area many are looking at is in our blood and what the antibodies we produce in our immune system can tell us about the way the virus is spreading ...
Struggling sex workers, sidelined by pandemic, take their talents online: Friday, April 24, 2020; Sandi Benks has worked at the Love Ranch, a legal, licensed brothel seven miles outside of Carson City, for the past two years. She sees many clients on a regular basis — a relationship she’s been creative in maintaining during the coronavirus pandemic. Like all nonessential business, Nevada’s brothels are shuttered out of virus concerns. A week into the closure, Benks started ...
CEO: UMC on track to perform 4,000 coronavirus tests a day by May 1: Tuesday, April 21, 2020; University Medical Center will significantly ramp up its coronavirus testing capacity over the next several weeks, officials say, a key component in reopening the community …
Clark County facing $1 billion loss in revenue: Tuesday, April 21, 2020; Clark County is projecting a $1 billion loss in revenue over the next 16 months as a result of the coronavirus crisis, Chief Financial Officer Jessica Colvin said ...
Las Vegas strip clubs make case for federal coronavirus aid: Tuesday, April 21, 2020; Like business operators throughout the Las Vegas Valley, Jason Mohney is trying to figure out how to support his employees amid the COVID-19 outbreak. But unlike many ...
Pets and pandemic: How does life in quarantine affect dogs and cats?: Monday, April 20, 2020; With the state’s stay-at-home order lasting at least until the end of April, our pets are likely spending much more time with us now than ever before. And overall, that’s a good thing, local veterinary experts say. But there are some caveats, particularly if ...
40 years apart, approaches to epidemics much the same: Sunday, April 19, 2020; The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t the first viral outbreak Brian Murphy has seen as a health care professional in Las Vegas. An HIV caregiver since the 1980s, he sees lessons …
Nevada physicians, health experts weigh in on coronavirus treatments: Saturday, April 18, 2020; While a vaccine for COVID-19 won’t be available for the next several months and into 2021, hospitals and labs around the world are racing to find the best effective treatment for supportive care to buy time for patients’ survival. Some of the most talked about treatments ...
Las Vegas Justice Court temporarily suspends traffic warrants: Friday, April 17, 2020; The Las Vegas Justice Court is suspending enforcement of some 270,000 traffic warrants until 60 days after the governor lifts a stay-at-home directive issued because of ...
UNLV Medicine ramping up virus testing capacity: Wednesday, April 15, 2020; UNLV Medicine says it is doubling its testing capacity to 300 tests a day. Since launching curbside testing in Las Vegas last month, UNLV Medicine has ...
During crisis, UNLV clinic offers free virtual mental health care: Wednesday, April 15, 2020; By the time the spread of COVID-19 closed much of Nevada, The Practice Mental Health Clinic at UNLV had already been working on a plan to provide free, accessible mental health care for those who need it during the crisis.
Convention Center could house 900 hospital overflow beds: Tuesday, April 14, 2020; The Las Vegas Convention Center would be turned into an alternate care facility if area hospitals reach their capacity in treating coronavirus patients, Clark County officials said today. The temporary ...
Nevada airports get $231 million to subsidize operations: Tuesday, April 14, 2020; The U.S. The Department of Transportation announced today that 30 airports in Nevada will get over $231 million from the federal government to help maintain operations during ...
Las Vegas family law lawyers offer advice for issues arising during pandemic: Friday, April 10, 2020; For parents who share custody of a child, COVID-19 is posing some unique challenges, particularly with the pandemic limiting travel options and parents concerned about …
Officials: Social distancing has helped limit the spread of COVID-19 in Las Vegas: Thursday, April 9, 2020; As University Medical Center staff prepares for an expected surge of COVID-19 patients over the next week, officials say social distancing guidelines have helped slow the spread of the infection in Southern Nevada. The Southern Nevada Health District reported today that 314 COVID-19 patients have been admitted to ...
Union praises commissioners for clarifying contract suspensions: Thursday, April 9, 2020; The Nevada chapter of Service Employees International Union is lauding the Clark County Commission for swiftly setting parameters of the suspension of the collective bargaining agreement between ...
Las Vegans break with tradition to celebrate religious holidays amid crisis: Thursday, April 9, 2020; April is packed with significant holidays for Christians, Jews and Muslims, meaning the celebration of Easter, Passover and Ramadan traditions must include social distancing ...
How (and why) to take part in the census: Thursday, April 9, 2020; While COVID-19 has significantly disrupted our daily lives, halting almost everything set to take place this spring, one thing still set to go on as planned is the 2020 census.
NLV sets penalties for violating emergency directives: Wednesday, April 8, 2020; Landlords and property managers in North Las Vegas who violate Gov. Steve Sisolak’s moratorium on evictions face fines of up to $1,000 a day, revocation of their business license and ...
County allows liquor stores to make deliveries: Tuesday, April 7, 2020; Liquor stores in unincorporated Clark County will now be able to deliver package alcohol while their doors remain closed because of the coronavirus pandemic. “We’re doing our best to work with the industry and ...
Henderson couple relieved to be home after virus forces lengthy cruise detour: Sunday, April 5, 2020; Zelda Gilbert boarded the cruise ship with her husband, Paul, on March 1 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It was supposed to be a 15-day excursion ...
Understanding COVID-19 symptoms: Allergies, flu or coronavirus? And when should I see a doctor?: Sunday, April 5, 2020; The most common COVID-19 symptoms are fever, cough and shortness of breath.
Labor officials blast county manager's decision to suspend union contracts: Thursday, April 2, 2020; Yolanda King said the move was necessary to be able to change employee schedules to make the county more responsive to the virus …
Retired medical professionals sought to help Clark County combat virus: Wednesday, April 1, 2020; As the reality of a health care staff shortage grows more imminent in the Las Vegas area, Clark County officials are asking retired health care workers who are able and willing to serve as volunteers with the Medical Reserve Corps of Southern Nevada to assist in combating COVID-19 in the community.
McCarran closes concourses as air traffic dwindles: Wednesday, April 1, 2020; Some concourses at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas will close amid the decline of passenger activity due to COVID-19, officials announced today. Passengers can still access airline ticketing and check-in, the TSA checkpoint and baggage claim ...
UMC seeing 10% daily increase in patient numbers: Wednesday, April 1, 2020; University Medical Center is preparing for a patient surge of coronavirus victims in the next couple of weeks ...
'Eager to jump in': Las Vegas-area medical students mobilize amid crisis: Wednesday, April 1, 2020; When Amanda Hertzler received a phone call asking her to screen people seeking shelter at the Cashman Center for COVID-19, she didn’t hesitate to jump on the opportunity ...
Legal aid group still helping during virus outbreak: Tuesday, March 31, 2020; Nevadans facing legal issues during the coronavirus pandemic can still seek remote assistance from Legal Aid of Southern Nevada. The agency has an online legal and financial toolkit that covers topics from food ...
Amid pandemic, county asks public to not flush wet wipes: Monday, March 30, 2020; Personal and cleaning wipes, even those labeled “flushable” are not meant to be flushed down the toilet, and can likely result in clogged pipes ...
Environmental groups ask BLM to table public comment period for solar project amid pandemic: Friday, March 27, 2020; The Bureau of Land Management opened a 45-day public comment period last week for a proposed solar plant project 32 miles west of Las Vegas.
Las Vegas epidemiologist weighs in on how long closures will last: Monday, March 23, 2020; Just one week ago, coronavirus was not known to be circulating widely in Nevada, and most of the valley was still operating business as usual. Since then, 126 cases have been confirmed in Clark County, two people have died, and Gov. Steve Sisolak ordered that all nonessential businesses close for 30 days, leaving ...
Las Vegas casino worker still stunned by unprecedented Strip closures: Monday, March 23, 2020; It was a surreal moment for Andrea Henderson as she watched the slot machines power down at the Bellagio. At the same time, people were still scurrying about, trying to buy in at the ...
With reduced traffic on Strip, roadwork shifting to daytime hours: Thursday, March 19, 2020; With state-mandated casinos closures drastically reducing traffic on the Strip, Clark County officials are taking the opportunity to ramp up daytime roadwork. To reduce the impact of work on the normally ...
Allegiant cutting flights as virus roils business: Wednesday, March 18, 2020; Allegiant Air, which two weeks ago said it was flying above the coronavirus turbulence, has since taken sharp measures to stay afloat. The Las Vegas-based domestic carrier, although ...
UNLV mental health expert offers tips on coping during the coronavirus shutdown: Wednesday, March 18, 2020; As residents begin to grapple with the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic, many Southern Nevadans are coming to terms with not only the dangers of the virus, but how it’s ...
Catholic church cancels Mass until April: Tuesday, March 17, 2020; The Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Vegas has canceled Mass at least through the weekend of April 5, a week before Easter, because of the coronavirus pandemic. The suspension includes ...
Nevada agency working to meet demand for unemployment benefits: Monday, March 16, 2020; The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation has expanded its services for residents who have lost work because of the coronavirus outbreak and are seeking unemployment insurance.
Clark County closing community, recreation facilities: Monday, March 16, 2020; Clark County is closing all of its indoor community and recreation facilities today until further notice to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, officials said. While outdoor spaces and parks will remain open, visitors are encouraged ...
VA health care facilities take more steps to prevent virus spread: Monday, March 16, 2020; The VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System is halting patient visitation, canceling elective surgeries and suspending group activities to protect veterans and staff from the ...
Health officials: Las Vegas hospitals ready for an onslaught of coronavirus patients: Monday, March 16, 2020; When patients arrive at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, they’re stopped at the entrance by health care workers and security guards screening for symptoms of COVID-19.
Clark County official: 'It’s not OK to buy a month’s worth' of supplies: Sunday, March 15, 2020; Clark County officials and community stakeholders have a message for residents: Don’t follow the urge to stock up on supplies like groceries, toilet paper and medicine amid the global COVID-19 pandemic.
UNLV expert advises community on how to react to and prepare for coronavirus: Sunday, March 15, 2020; We asked a doctor from the UNLV School of Public Health questions about what you should know about the coronavirus and how you should prepare for it.
How the coronavirus is disrupting religious services in Las Vegas: Friday, March 13, 2020; When parishioners head to services at WALK Church this Sunday, they’ll be greeted with something a little different: hand-sanitizing stations and disinfectant wipes ...
Efforts to combat coronavirus can only succeed if the medical supply chain can keep up: Thursday, March 12, 2020; Panic over a potential novel coronavirus outbreak in Southern Nevada has driven residents to wipe out stocks of nonperishable food items ...