Police use tear gas, rubber bullets to break up Black Lives Matter protest on Strip
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Las Vegas police used tear gas and nonlethal rounds to break up a protest on the Strip shortly before 9 p.m. Sunday.
June 1st 2020, 2:43 am
Unrest overshadows peaceful U.S. protests for another night
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The scale of the coast-to-coast protests rivaled the historic demonstrations of the civil rights and Vietnam War eras.
June 1st 2020, 1:28 am
Police use rubber bullets, tear gas to break up Black Lives Matter protest on Strip
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Las Vegas police used tear gas and nonlethal rubber bullets to break up a protest on the Strip shortly before 9 p.m. Sunday.
June 1st 2020, 1:28 am
Trump took shelter in White House bunker as protests raged
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Secret Service agents rushed President Donald Trump to a White House bunker on Friday night as hundreds of protesters gathered outside the executive mansion, some of them throwing rocks and tugging at police barricades.
June 1st 2020, 1:10 am
Black Lives Matter protesters say police fired rubber bullets on Strip
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Some protesters reported being hit by rubber bullets fired by police.
June 1st 2020, 12:27 am
Average U.S. gas price up 8 cents over 2 weeks to $2.05
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey says Sunday that the jump comes as crude oil costs rise and gasoline demand increases amid widespread easing of stay-at-home orders.
May 31st 2020, 10:54 pm
Black Lives Matter protest Sunday night on Las Vegas Strip — LIVESTREAM
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The group started the protest outside Mandalay Bay about 5 p.m.
May 31st 2020, 9:34 pm
Christo, artist known for massive, fleeting displays, dies at 84
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Christo, known for massive, ephemeral public arts projects, has died. He was 84.
May 31st 2020, 6:35 pm
Pope Francis cautions against pessimism in coronavirus era
Las Vegas Review-Journal
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis is cautioning against pessimism as many people emerge from coronavirus lockdowns to lament that nothing will ever be the same.
May 31st 2020, 4:34 pm
George Floyd protests around the US on front pages around world
Las Vegas Review-Journal
SpaceX’s successful launch and peaceful protests that turned violent almost — repeat, almost — made us forget for a few moments about COVID-19.
May 31st 2020, 3:16 pm
Motive of Virginia mass shooting remains unclear 1 year later
Las Vegas Review-Journal
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The rampage at a Virginia Beach city government building was the latest in a string of high-profile mass shootings nationwide, between the high school killings in Parkland, Florida, and the Walmart massacre in El Paso, Texas.
May 31st 2020, 3:04 pm
SpaceX’s astronaut-riding Dragon arrives at space station
Las Vegas Review-Journal
It was the first time a privately built and owned spacecraft carried astronauts to the orbiting lab in its nearly 20 years.
May 31st 2020, 12:59 pm
Longtime cancer doctor takes the helm at FDA
Las Vegas Review-Journal
New to Washington after a storied career in medicine, FDA chief Stephen Hahn talks about the coronavirus, hydroxychloroquine and his role in President Donald’ Trump’s coronavirus task force.
May 31st 2020, 10:25 am
Anger over police killings shatters dozens of US cities
Las Vegas Review-Journal
“We’re sick of it. The cops are out of control,” protester Olga Hall said in Washington, D.C. “They’re wild. There’s just been too many dead boys.”
May 31st 2020, 9:26 am
Protests over police killings rage in dozens of U.S. cities
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Tense protests over the death of George Floyd and other police killings of black men grew Saturday from New York to Tulsa to Los Angeles, with police cars set ablaze and reports of injuries mounting on all sides as the country lurched toward another night of unrest after months of coronavirus lockdowns.
May 31st 2020, 2:05 am
National Guard sent to Reno after looting, City Hall damaged
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The city of Reno and Washoe County issued mandatory curfews Saturday night after Reno City Hall was damaged and looted during protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody.
May 31st 2020, 1:54 am
Tear gas and burning cars in U.S. cities as unrest continues
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Tense protests over the death of George Floyd and other police killings of black men grew Saturday from New York to Tulsa to Los Angeles, with police cars set ablaze and reports of injuries mounting on all sides as the country lurched toward another night of unrest after months of coronavirus lockdowns.
May 30th 2020, 10:35 pm
Governors call in National Guard as George Floyd protests grow
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Governors in several states called in National Guard troops as protests over repeated police killings of black men grew Saturday from New York to Tulsa to Los Angeles, where police fired rubber bullets to scatter crowds and at least one police car burned.
May 30th 2020, 7:49 pm
Astronauts launch from US soil for 1st time in nearly 10 years
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Despite more storms in the forecast, two NASA astronauts launched in a history-making ride into orbit aboard a rocket ship built by Elon Musk’s SpaceX company.
May 30th 2020, 3:47 pm
Trump praises Secret Service, says ‘vicious dogs’ were ready
Las Vegas Review-Journal
President Donald Trump on Saturday claimed that many Secret Service agents were “just waiting for action” and ready to unleash “the most vicious dogs, and the most ominous weapons, I have ever seen” if protesters angered by his response to George Floyd’s death had crossed the White House’s security fence.
May 30th 2020, 3:03 pm
Delays getting records means crucial virus questions go unanswered
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Nevada journalists are routinely told to wait weeks, sometime months, to receive key public records about the pandemic response from government officials.
May 30th 2020, 3:03 pm
Storms forecast as 2 astronauts prepare for historic SpaceX flight
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Forecasters put the odds of acceptable conditions at 50-50 for the 12:22 p.m. PDT liftoff of the 270-foot Falcon 9 rocket in what would be the first launch of astronauts into orbit by a private company.
May 30th 2020, 3:03 pm
Governor says outside influences major factor in Minnesota violence
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The governor acknowledged Saturday that he didn’t have enough manpower to contain the chaos that officials believe is largely being done by people and groups from outside of the community. The entire Minnesota National Guard has been activated. Federal troops may also be brought in.
May 30th 2020, 3:03 pm
Las Vegas claims no violation in video supporting Mayor Goodman
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Las Vegas records show city staff was involved in creating a video in which people praised Mayor Carolyn Goodman, who’d been criticized for comments about reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic.
May 30th 2020, 12:02 pm
Southern Nevada sees 122 new coronavirus cases, no new deaths
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The Southern Nevada Health District on Saturday morning reported 122 new cases of coronavirus in Clark County, but no additional deaths.
May 30th 2020, 11:32 am
Governor admits manpower shortage in Minneapolis, mobilizes entire Guard
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Fires burned unchecked and thousands protesting the police killing of George Floyd ignored a curfew as unrest overwhelmed authorities for another night in Minneapolis, and the governor acknowledged Saturday that he didn’t have enough manpower to contain the chaos.
May 30th 2020, 10:32 am
Governor admits manpower shortage in chaotic Minneapolis streets
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Fires burned unchecked and thousands protesting the police killing of George Floyd ignored a curfew as unrest overwhelmed authorities for another night in Minneapolis, and the governor acknowledged Saturday that he didn’t have enough manpower to contain the chaos.
May 30th 2020, 10:02 am
George Floyd protests a portrait of anger, chaos around the US — PHOTOS
Las Vegas Review-Journal
From Las Vegas and Southern California to Omaha, Nebraska, Atlanta, Washington, D.C. and New York, to Minneapolis and St. Paul, protesters took to the streets Friday night to show their anger about the killing of George Floyd on Monday.
May 30th 2020, 3:10 am
Georgia declares state of emergency around Atlanta amid Floyd protests
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Georgia’s governor declared a state of emergency in one county to activate up to 500 members of the state National Guard “to protect people property in Atlanta.”
May 30th 2020, 2:38 am
Georgia declares state of emergency around Atlanta amid Floyd protests — WATCH LIVE
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Georgia’s governor declared a state of emergency in one county to activate up to 500 members of the state National Guard “to protect people property in Atlanta.”
May 30th 2020, 1:37 am
Ballot petition for redistricting commission gets more signature-gathering time
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Proponents of a ballot petition to create an independent commission to redraw state legislative districts will have extra time to gather needed signatures to qualify for the 2020 ballot.
May 29th 2020, 11:48 pm
Prosecutor calls dismissal of Bundy case ‘extreme sanction’
Las Vegas Review-Journal
A prosecutor urged the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday to give the government another chance to pursue charges against rancher Cliven Bundy and others.
May 29th 2020, 11:36 pm
Protests, some violent, spread in wake of George Floyd death — WATCH LIVE
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Demonstrators marched, stopped traffic and in some cases lashed out violently at police as protests erupted Friday in dozens of U.S. cities following the killing of George Floyd after a white officer pressed a knee into his neck while taking him into custody in Minnesota.
May 29th 2020, 11:06 pm
Protests, some violent, spread across U.S. in wake of George Floyd death
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Demonstrators marched, stopped traffic and in some cases lashed out violently at police as protests erupted Friday in dozens of U.S. cities following the killing of George Floyd after a white officer pressed a knee into his neck while taking him into custody in Minnesota.
May 29th 2020, 10:48 pm
As Nevada ramps up antibody testing, CDC issues accuracy warning
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The agency warns that some coronavirus antibody tests are inaccurate and said even the better ones should not be used to determine who can safely return to work or school.
May 29th 2020, 10:06 pm
Plans for new Las Vegas Valley charter schools imperiled by pandemic
Las Vegas Review-Journal
One school planned for the Historic Westside in Las Vegas says it will not open until next year while two others say they are struggling to meet enrollment goals.
May 29th 2020, 10:06 pm
Grand Canyon to fully open South Rim in June; North Rim to open
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The Grand Canyon is expanding access to its more popular South Rim entrance and planning to let visitors in around the clock next month after it shuttered temporarily over coronavirus concerns.
May 29th 2020, 10:06 pm
Las Vegas claims no violation in video supporting Goodman
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Las Vegas records show city staff was involved in creating a video in which people praised Mayor Carolyn Goodman, who’d been criticized for comments about reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic.
May 29th 2020, 10:06 pm
Clark County schools to move to Phase Two of reopening June 8
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Under the plan announced Friday, some staff will return to district offices under social distancing guidelines, while much work will continue to be done online or by phone.
May 29th 2020, 6:47 pm
Nevada faces even larger budget cuts
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Gov. Steve Sisolak’s administration is asking for even deeper budget cuts in the coming fiscal year than those already announced as the state struggles with huge drops in revenue because of the coronavirus-triggered business shutdown.
May 29th 2020, 6:47 pm
13-year-old wunderkind with 4 associate degrees headed for UNLV
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Jack Rico earned his degrees from Fullerton College, a community college in Southern California, becoming the youngest graduate in the school’s history.
May 29th 2020, 6:47 pm
Secretary of state: Mail ballots distributed properly
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The Nevada secretary of state’s office took an extra step Friday to clarify “ongoing confusion” over the all-vote-by-mail June 9 state primary, seeking to clarify misunderstandings over how mail ballots have been distributed.
May 29th 2020, 6:47 pm
Truck drivers seen as crucial during COVID-19 crisis, recovery
Las Vegas Review-Journal
A long-haul truck driver from Las Vegas documented his life on the road for more than three months as he transported essential goods during the coronavirus pandemic.
May 29th 2020, 6:47 pm
Coronavirus virtually halted homeless services at Las Vegas’ shelter
Las Vegas Review-Journal
While its direct impact on the homeless population is still unclear, the coronavirus pandemic has made life on the streets of Las Vegas harder in many ways.
May 29th 2020, 6:47 pm
George Floyd’s death ‘disturbing,’ ‘deplorable,’ Nevada law enforcement leaders say
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Nevada law enforcement leaders on Thursday distanced their agencies from the actions of a Minneapolis police officer involved in the death of an unarmed black man.
May 29th 2020, 2:44 pm
Feds sending Native American clinics coronavirus relief money
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Friday it will be sending more than $6.3 million to Native American health care providers in Nevada as part of $500 million in national relief for the Indian Health Service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 29th 2020, 2:30 pm
NSHE officials urged to restart search for new UNLV president
Las Vegas Review-Journal
UNLV is looking to resume its search for a new president after the process was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 29th 2020, 2:14 pm
Cowabunga Bay set to open doors during Phase Two — BLOG
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Cowabunga Bay water park was set to open it’s doors about 10:40 a.m. on Friday as Phase Two of the state’s reopining plan began.
May 29th 2020, 2:00 pm
Virus sends consumer spending down 13.6% in April
Las Vegas Review-Journal
U.S. consumer spending plunged by a record-shattering 13.6% in April as the pandemic shuttered businesses, forced millions of layoffs and sent the economy into deep recession.
May 29th 2020, 1:44 pm
Minneapolis cop who knelt on black man’s neck arrested
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Cheering protesters torched a Minneapolis police station that the department abandoned as three days of violent protests spread to nearby St. Paul and angry demonstrations flared across the U.S over the death of George Floyd.
May 29th 2020, 1:44 pm
Henderson apologizes for miscommunication on playground, hoops — BLOG
Las Vegas Review-Journal
After initially stating playgrounds and basketball courts would be able to reopen as Phase Two of the reopening, city officials announced Friday that is not the case.
May 29th 2020, 1:30 pm
Henderson apologizes for miscommunication on playground, hoops
Las Vegas Review-Journal
After initially stating playgrounds and basketball courts would be able to reopen as Phase Two of the reopening, city officials announced Friday that is not the case.
May 29th 2020, 1:00 pm
Rage in Minneapolis after George Floyd’s death — PHOTOS
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Some held up signs with Floyd’s last words: “I can’t breathe.” Graffiti on city walls called police murderers. In a highly symbolic image, a protester carried a U.S. flag upside down, a sign of distress.
May 29th 2020, 1:00 pm
Some gyms busy early as reopening of Nevada businesses enters Phase 2
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Gov. Steve Sisolak has published guidance for what businesses are allowed to reopen under Phase 2 of the state’s coronavirus response plan.
May 29th 2020, 11:58 am
105 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death reported in Clark County
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Clark County reported 105 new cases of COVID-19 and one additional death over the preceding day, according to data posted Friday by the Southern Nevada Health District.
May 29th 2020, 11:58 am
Trump vows to get Minneapolis protesters ‘under control’
Las Vegas Review-Journal
President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to take action to bring the city of Minneapolis “under control,” calling violent protesters outraged by the death of a black man in police custody “thugs” and saying that “when the looting starts, the shooting starts.”
May 29th 2020, 11:58 am
Reopening of Nevada businesses enters Phase 2; some gyms busy early
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Gov. Steve Sisolak has published guidance for what businesses are allowed to reopen under Phase 2 of the state’s coronavirus response plan.
May 29th 2020, 9:10 am
Police try to regain control amid torched, violent Minneapolis
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Cheering protesters torched a Minneapolis police station that the department abandoned as three days of violent protests spread to nearby St. Paul and angry demonstrations flared across the U.S over the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer kneeled on his neck.
May 29th 2020, 7:25 am
George Floyd protesters unleash fury, Trump threatens military action
Las Vegas Review-Journal
President Donald Trump blasted the “total lack of leadership” and tweeted: “Just spoke to Governor Tim Walz and told him that the Military is with him all the way. Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts.”
May 29th 2020, 3:09 am
Reopening of Nevada businesses enters Phase 2, here is what’s allowed
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Gov. Steve Sisolak has published guidance for what businesses are allowed to reopen under Phase 2 of the state’s coronavirus response plan.
May 29th 2020, 3:09 am
George Floyd’s killing sparks protesters to unleash fury beyond Minneapolis — WATCH LIVE
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Cheering protesters broke into a Minneapolis police precinct station on Thursday after the department abandoned it, setting it ablaze and igniting fireworks as three days of violent protests spread to cities across the U.S. over the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man.
May 29th 2020, 1:37 am
George Floyd protesters enter Minneapolis police station, set fires — WATCH LIVE
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Protesters angered by the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died while in police custody, gained access to a Minneapolis police precinct on Thursday, the third straight night of violent protests spreading beyond the city.
May 29th 2020, 12:32 am
George Floyd protesters enter Minneapolis police station, set fires
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Protesters angered by the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died while in police custody, gained access to a Minneapolis police precinct on Thursday, the third straight night of violent protests spreading beyond the city.
May 29th 2020, 12:22 am
George Floyd protesters unleash fury beyond Minneapolis
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Anger over the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man in police custody, spread beyond Minneapolis on Thursday, with looting and fires set along a major St. Paul street and protesters returning to a neighborhood already ravaged by violent protest.
May 28th 2020, 11:48 pm
Violent protests over Floyd death spread beyond Minneapolis
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Anger over the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man in police custody, spread beyond Minneapolis on Thursday, with looting and fires set along a major St. Paul street and protesters returning to a neighborhood already ravaged by violent protest.
May 28th 2020, 11:36 pm
Clark County government center, other facilities to reopen Monday
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The Clark County Government Center and other county facilities will start to reopen Monday with health and safety measures in place for the public including mandated social distancing and recommended face coverings.
May 28th 2020, 9:47 pm
Lawrence Weekly to host town hall on small businesses reopening
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Clark County Commissioner Lawrence Weekly on Monday is hosting a Facebook town hall to answer questions that businesses might have as they set to reopen.
May 28th 2020, 9:36 pm
State could see $16 million in coronavirus costs through September, panel told
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Health insurance claims for 47,000 state employees stemming from COVID-19 illness could cost the state more than $16 million through September depending on how extensively stay-at-home guidance and other social distancing directives remain in place.
May 28th 2020, 9:36 pm
Judge rejects restraining order in chloroquine regulation lawsuit
Las Vegas Review-Journal
A Washoe County judge has rejected the Nevada Osteopathic Medical Association’s request for a temporary restraining order against Gov. Steve Sisolak’s emergency regulation.
May 28th 2020, 9:36 pm
National Guard called to respond to Minneapolis violence
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called in the National Guard on Thursday as looting broke out in St. Paul and a wounded Minneapolis braced for more violence after rioting over the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man in police custody, reduced parts of one neighborhood to a smoking shambles.
May 28th 2020, 9:36 pm
Cortez Masto withdraws from Biden VP consideration to focus on Nevada
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto announced Thursday she was withdrawing her name for consideration as a running mate for Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.
May 28th 2020, 8:01 pm
Cortez Masto withdraws from veepstakes
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto announced Thursday she was withdrawing her name for consideration as a running mate for Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.
May 28th 2020, 6:19 pm
Nevada among favorites to host GOP convention after Trump threat
Las Vegas Review-Journal
After President Donald Trump’s threat to move the Republican National Convention from North Carolina, online oddsmakers made Nevada the 9-2 fourth choice among alternate destinations.
May 28th 2020, 5:49 pm
Trump signs executive order to ‘regulate’ Twitter
Las Vegas Review-Journal
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to curb social media the day after Twitter fact checked two of his tweets.
May 28th 2020, 5:19 pm
Florida bear: Doughnuts lure city-roaming animal into trap
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Wildlife officials say bears tend to move more in the spring in search of mates and, as always, food.
May 28th 2020, 4:19 pm
India, Russia, S. Korea have increases in virus infections
Las Vegas Review-Journal
India had another record daily jump in coronavirus cases, while Russia reported a steady increase in its caseload even as it moved to swiftly ease restrictions in sync with the Kremlin’s ambitious political plans.
May 28th 2020, 1:11 pm
UMC hospital begins testing all patients for COVID-19
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The Clark County-run medical center in Las Vegas says it is the only hospital in Nevada to test all admitted patients for COVID-19.
May 28th 2020, 1:00 pm
Nevada gig workers frustrated by unemployment system notifications
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Las Vegan Victoria Waked has found herself trapped amid a list of messages telling her the claim she filed for unemployment insurance benefits can’t be processed.
May 28th 2020, 12:30 pm
Nellis Air Force Base moves to Phase 3 of reopening plan
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The base will enter the third phase of its reopening on Monday, allowing all personnel to return to work on base, officials said in a news release.
May 28th 2020, 12:02 pm
Clark County reports 65 new cases of COVID-19, 7 deaths
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Clark County recorded 65 new COVID-19 cases and seven additional deaths from the disease caused by the new coronavirus, according to data posted Thursday.
May 28th 2020, 12:02 pm
41M have lost jobs since virus hit, but layoffs slow
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Nearly 2.1 million workers filed first-time claims for unemployment in the latest week nationwide, according to the U.S. Labor Department.
May 28th 2020, 9:12 am
2.1M seek jobless aid, layoffs since virus struck nearly 41M
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Nearly 2.1 million workers filed first-time claims for unemployment in the latest week nationwide, according to the U.S. Labor Department.
May 28th 2020, 8:55 am
1 killed as violence again rocks Minneapolis after man’s death
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Fires continue to burn Thursday morning in Minneapolis after a man was killed as violent protests over the death of a black man in police custody rocked Minneapolis for a second straight night.
May 28th 2020, 7:12 am
College student wanted in 2 Connecticut slayings captured in Maryland
Las Vegas Review-Journal
A college student wanted by police in a crime spree that included two slayings in Connecticut has been captured in Maryland, police said Wednesday night.
May 28th 2020, 2:38 am
UNLV coronavirus testing site draws 1,200 on 1st day
Las Vegas Review-Journal
More than 1,200 coronavirus tests were administered during the first day of operations for the new community-based site at UNLV on Wednesday.
May 28th 2020, 2:38 am
George Floyd protesters in LA block traffic but no arrests made
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Hundreds of people protesting the death of a black man in Minneapolis police custody blocked a Los Angeles freeway and shattered windows of California Highway Patrol cruisers on Wednesday.
May 28th 2020, 2:38 am
Twitter fact-checks Trump; he threatens new regs or shutdown
Las Vegas Review-Journal
President Donald Trump, the historically prolific tweeter of political barbs and blasts, threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering on Wednesday after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets. He turned to his Twitter account — where else? — to tweet his threats.
May 28th 2020, 2:38 am
Judge rejects second attempt to halt mail-in primary
Las Vegas Review-Journal
A federal judge has once again rejected a lawsuit filed by a conservative group seeking to stop the June 9 mail-in primary election on grounds contending that mail balloting could lead to voter fraud.
May 27th 2020, 10:50 pm
VA Medical Center in North Las Vegas resumes some in-person services
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The VA Medical Center in North Las Vegas is one of fewer than 20 VA sites around the nation chosen to work out best practices for reintroducing in-person health care services.
May 27th 2020, 9:06 pm
Nevada primary election turnout so far: 16 percent statewide
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Primary election turnout so far in the primary election is about 16 percent of active voters statewide, according to figures from the secretary of state. Average statewide primary turnout in the last 10 elections is 23.74 percent.
May 27th 2020, 8:50 pm
Nevada might not get census data in time to redraw districts
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Delays in data reporting caused by the coronavirus pandemic is likely to push redistricting in Nevada back and require a special legislative session.
May 27th 2020, 8:31 pm
Las Vegas ranks top 10 for solar energy, according to report
Las Vegas Review-Journal
In Environment America Research & Policy Center’s seventh annual report on solar energy in major American cities, the city is ranked seventh in solar energy supply per capita and 10th in total supply.
May 27th 2020, 8:21 pm
Nevada senators argue for federal coronavirus aid
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Nevada’s Democratic senators argued Wednesday for federal funds to help states and cities grappling with the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus.
May 27th 2020, 6:48 pm
Nevada joins lawsuit over fuel efficiency
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Nevada and and a coalition of nearly two dozen other states on Wednesday sued the Trump administration over a federal rule that rolls back vehicle emissions standards.
May 27th 2020, 6:48 pm
US virus deaths surpass 100,000
Las Vegas Review-Journal
The United States has surpassed a jarring milestone in the coronavirus pandemic: 100,000 deaths.
May 27th 2020, 6:34 pm
Poor weather postpones historic SpaceX rocket launch
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Since 2011, NASA has relied on Russian spaceships launched from Kazakhstan to take U.S. astronauts to and from the space station.
May 27th 2020, 4:34 pm
Countdown for historic SpaceX rocket launch — LIVESTREAM
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Since 2011, NASA has relied on Russian spaceships launched from Kazakhstan to take U.S. astronauts to and from the space station.
May 27th 2020, 3:48 pm
Man reported missing in northwest Las Vegas Valley is found
Las Vegas Review-Journal
A 27-year-old man who was reported missing Monday night has since been found, Las Vegas police said Wednesday.
May 27th 2020, 3:04 pm
North Las Vegas police search for homicide suspect
Las Vegas Review-Journal
North Las Vegas police are searching for a gunman who allegedly shot and killed another man Tuesday night in a residential area.
May 27th 2020, 3:04 pm
Clark County election worker’s COVID-19 case won’t affect primary
Las Vegas Review-Journal
A Clark County elections employee’s COVID-19 diagnosis should not affect the upcoming primary election or its result reporting and ballot verification processes.
