The City of Las Vegas has blocked off traffic at two locations — in the Arts District and just off Fremont Street — to serve as communal outdoor dining areas.
Las Vegas resident and ZZ Top frontman Billy Gibbons rides down the Strip with his wife, Gilligan Stillwater Gibbons, and Las Vegas Review-Journal columnist John Katsilometes on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @KMCannonPhoto
This week’s guest is Las Vegas Raiders fullback Alec Ingold. Vegas Nation host Cassie Soto is joined by Raiders reporters Vinny Bonsignore and Adam Hill, Allegiant Stadium insider Mick Akers and Vegas Nation podcast host Heidi Fang to breakdown what’s new with the Raiders.
The Heights of Summerlin nursing home in Las Vegas registered 16 new resident deaths from COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the total to 24, more than a quarter of all fatalities in state-run or -licensed facilities.
Shad Gaspard, 39, the former WWE wrestler, was found dead Wednesday morning on the shoreline of Venice Beach in California. Gaspard went missing over the weekend. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Memorial Day isn’t just an opportunity for a barbecue or beach trip. It’s a day honoring American service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Knights TV analyst and former NHL goaltender Mike McKenna spoke with the Golden Edge podcast crew on his time in the league and what it’s like to be a media member now.
This week’s viewer questions: More testing rather than new cases? Should we shift resources to antibody testing? What would antibody positive results be used for? Will casino health and safety guidelines help stop the spread? (Renee Summerour/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Construction crews tested exterior lights at Resorts World on the Las Vegas Strip, May 19. (David Guzman/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Nevada Congressman Steven Horsford admitted to having an affair with Gabriela Linder, a former intern for Sen. Harry Reid. Linder detailed her account of the affair in a podcast she called, “Mistress for Congress.” (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
In a Tuesday earnings call, Frank Fertitta III, CEO of Station Casinos parent company Red Rock Resorts, said buffets won’t be among the amenities included in the early stages of the resorts’ reopenings. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Station Casinos rolled out new health and safety protocols Monday morning, May 18, including the use of thermal scanners, testing all employees for COVID-19 and “enhanced cleaning technologies.” (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The big six casinos have released their health and safety plans to reopen for the public.
Business Reporter Bailey Schulz and Renee Summerour discuss what visitors can expect.
President Donald Trump posted his letter to the WHO in a Monday night tweet. He threatened to pull the U.S. out of the World Health Organization (WHO) within 30 days, unless it will “commit to major substantive improvements.” (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Crews installed Raiders Way street signs Tuesday, May 19, near the Las Vegas Raiders headquarters in Henderson. The street was renamed from Executive Airport Drive. (Mick Akers/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Maverick Helicopters will restart its flights on Friday, according to a news release. To celebrate, Maverick will give away 250 flights for two with its “Our Vegas” promotion. (James Schaffer/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UNLV plays Arizona State on Sept. 12. The Rebels hope to play that game at Allegiant Stadium. But they could be forced to play at Sam Boyd Stadium. The Raiders have offered UNLV a chance to play at Allegiant. New Rebels coach Marcus Arroyo has sold recruits on new stadium. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
MGM Resorts on Monday announced free parking for all guests at its Strip resorts for the foreseeable future. New York-New York and Bellagio are the first announced hotels to reopen for casino business and return to the golden days of no-cost parking.
Las Vegas city attorney Brad Jerbic is leaving his post on July 1, but he will continue to work on Project Enchilada, a beautification effort that promises to restore downtown neighborhood blocks to their original luster. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Colorado Belle, an iconic hotel-casino on the Colorado River in Laughlin, will stay closed for the foreseeable future and lay off its 400 workers. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Colorado Belle, an iconic hotel-casino on the Colorado River in Laughlin, will stay closed for the foreseeable future and lay off its 400 workers.
The MSG Sphere at The Venetian construction site remains sidelined and representatives of MSG Entertainment offered no updates on when workers might return. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UFC heavyweight Alistair Overeem defeated Walt Harris in the main event and UFC strawweight Claudia Gadelha took home a victory over Angela Hill in the co-main of UFC Florida. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
A car caravan for UNLV athletes who earned their degrees on Saturday reaches its final stop at the house of Gio Fauolo, one of the captains of the football team who graduated in four years. The caravan went on for more than five hours and covered 138 miles with 20 stops.
Educators Jessica Houchins and Christopher Houchins discuss their work life merged with their parenting life during quarantine, at their home in Henderson on Thursday, May 14, 2020. (Elizabeth Page Brumley/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Governor Steve Sisolak provides an update on phase 1 reopening including more testing, data and business compliance with regulations.
Gila River Casino at Wild Horse Pass in Chandler, Arizona, is packed with players on the casino’s reopening day, Friday, May 15, 2020. (Elizabeth BrumleyLas Vegas Review-Journal)
Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino reopened in Maricopa, Arizona, on Friday, May 15, 2020. It was closed during the government shutdown for coronavirus. (Elizabeth Brumley/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Raiders released the team’s preseason schedule and this year’s matchups could play a bigger role than usual.
UFC heavyweight Walt Harris will collide with Alistair Overeem in the main event of UFC Fight Night 172 in Jacksonville, Fla., on May 16. It’ll be the first time Harris competes since his 19-year-old stepdaughter, Aniah, was kipnapped and killed in Fall 2019. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal