Gov. Steve Sisolak named Elisa Cafferata acting director of Nevada’s Department of Training, Employment and Rehabilitation and announced Barbara Buckley as the leader of a rapid response team on unemployment insurance at a press briefing Thursday afternoon. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Goodwill is becoming the surprising place for families and job seekers to save money during the COVID-19 pandemic. We look at its safety measures and price out outfits for a family of four. (Angus Kelly and Carrie Roper/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders head coach Jon Gruden discusses how the players they acquired in the offseason help them improve on defense and some of his expectations for his defensive line. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
A “mind-control” fungus found in cicadas manipulates the insects into “zombies” that spread fungal spores, according to a researcher. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden was pleased by the retention of information the newcomers to the organization have shown so far despite the chaotic offseason brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
During a Thursday media availability Raiders head coach Jon Gruden talks about what kind of contingency plans are in place in the event that one of team’s coaches catches coronavirus. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
During a Thursday media availability Raiders head coach Jon Gruden talks about what kind of contingency plans are in place in the event that one of team’s coaches catches coronavirus. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Wells Fargo and Three Square food bank team up to help out those in need during the coronavirus pandemic. (Glenn Puit/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Derek Carr never thought twice about playing this year. Vegas Nation host Cassie Soto is joined by Vinny Bonsignore, Allegiant Stadium insider Mick Akers and Vegas Nation podcast host Heidi Fang and Adam Hill. Around the league players are opting out of the season. Allegiant stadium is ready for some football.
The number of residents with COVID-19 at Lake Mead Health & Rehabilitation in Henderson tripled overnight, according to state data. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Knights players and coach Pete DeBoer discuss adjusting to afternoon postseason matchups as they prepare to tie a team record in that category
The Golden Knights are going back to their original lineup against the St. Louis Blues.
Sahara Las Vegas is the first property on the Las Vegas Strip — and the first in Southern Nevada — to receive a regulatory complaint related to coronavirus safety protocols. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
At Pink Wa Wa, more than 20 arcade machines are filled with cute stuffed animals, keychains and lipstick tubes that players can try to win.
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:
1. LOCALIZED TESTING SITES; ALTERNATIVE TO LARGER SITES AND LACK OF APPOINTMENTS.2. LAS VEGAS ICU NURSE SHARES PERSONAL WAR STORIES FROM THE PANDEMIC
2. LAS VEGAS ICU NURSE SHARES PERSONAL WAR STORIES FROM THE PANDEMIC
Opponents of a plan to convert a historic hay barn at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs into an event center are suing the city of Las Vegas and Councilwoman Michele Fiore to halt the project. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The state Republican Party asked people to protest against AB4, the state’s election reform bill on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2020, outside the Grant Sawyer State Office building in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Restauranteurs asked the Clark County Commission to limit fees that third-party food delivery services can charge restaurants. The commission voted to temporarily limit fees. (Al Mancini/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
North Las Vegas couple Deon and Karen Derrico and their 14 children will be featured on a TLC reality show “Doubling Down With the Derricos.” The Derrico family and their children includes quintuplets, triplets, twins and singletons. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders offensive coordinator Greg Olson talked about Lynn Bowden, Jr.’s versatility and the weapon that he is on offense and how some of the team’s other rookies will fit in their offensive schemes. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Ebone Whitaker, the woman charged with DUI in a crash that killed two 16-year-old girls, was unable to make her initial court appearance, Tuesday, Aug. 4. (MIchael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
When asked if he considered opting out this season, Raiders quarterback Derek Carr said he feels like he has a lot to prove to himself and is “tired of being disrespected.” Vegas Nation’s Cassie Soto and Ed Graney discuss Carr’s comments.
Raiders offensive coordinator Greg Olson said in a news conference on Tuesday that he wants quarterback Derek Carr to be more creative in his third year in the Gruden system. Carr comments on Olson’s take and talks about the addition of Marcus Mariota to the team. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr explains why opting out of the 2020 NFL season wasn’t even a thought that crossed his mind during a news conference on Tuesday. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Las Vegas police detectives are asking for the public’s assistance to identify a suspect who walked up to a senior citizen and punched him in the head. (Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany talks about the Review-Journal’s coverage of mail-in ballots on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020. (WhiteHouse.gov)
A judge set bail at $50,000 for Adolfo Orozco, the landlord of a downtown Las Vegas apartment building where six people died in a fire in December and ordered him to contract with a licensed management company for his other properties. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
CBS reality dating competition series “Love Island” and ABC’s “Shark Tank” are set to film upcoming seasons in Las Vegas. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Monday a long-term strategy for mitigating the spread of COVID-19 in Nevada through a targeted approach. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Capt. Reggie Rader from the Southeast Area Command spoke on the current trend of violent incidents that have occurred in recent weeks at short-term rental properties. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
