On Wednesday, the Southern Nevada Health District said it no longer recommends people who tested positive for COVID-19 be tested again. RJ reporter Bailey Schulz talks more about how this new guideline is aimed at reducing the number of people being tested and overwhelming the testing system. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
An armed man was barricaded in a west Las Vegas Valley residence Thursday morning, prompting police to evacuate several nearby homes. (Glen Puit/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
One person died and another was injured in a two-vehicle crash on Decatur Boulevard and Carmen boulevards, near Washington Avenue, in central Las Vegas, early Thursday morning, July 30. (Glenn Puit/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Marina Philip, a 2020 Mass Media reporting fellow through the American Association for the Advancement of Science, breaks down hand sanitizers on the market. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
On Wednesday, July 29, protesters took part in a Las Vegas rally against Nevada’s mask mandate. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Clark County School Board adjourned a special meeting Wednesday without considering whether to terminate Superintendent Jesus Jara’s contract. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
This week’s guests are Ed Graney and Tanner Muse. 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. Learn the procedures of this novel NFL training camp in 2020.
Chick-fil-A lovers will soon have another spot to get a chicken fix. A new store in opening July 30 in south Las Vegas. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Thousands have reached out to lawmakers for help on your delayed unemployment benefits. But lawmakers say there is only so much they can do. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
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. SUNDAY’S REPORT: NEVADA HAS DEADLIEST WEEK FROM COVID-19
2. WHY IS TESTING AND RESULTS TAKING SO LONG?
3. VACCINE TRIALS STARTING IN LAS VEGAS
Metro homicide Sgt. Jon Scott gives details about a double homicide on East McWilliams Avenue near North Eastern Avenue on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. (Glenn Puit/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Secretary of Buffalo Soldiers Horse Cavalry Anne Monterio attends a service honoring Nevada’s African American veterans for the Second Annual Buffalo Soldiers Day in Nevada, at the Grant Sawyer State Office Building on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (Elizabeth Brumley/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Las Vegas Raiders rookie linebacker Tanner Muse recently signed a four-year contract with the team and is ready to finally get some hands-on work.
Golden Knights head coach updates on the status of Max Pacioretty during a news conference. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
On Monday, MGM Resorts International informed most of its sports and entertainment staff that they would be laid off. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
A little more than six weeks before the NFL’s scheduled season opener, the Circa sportsbook is staring at a potential multimillion-dollar loss. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Two suspects are in custody after multiple carjackings led to a crash Monday in northeast Las Vegas, police said. (Glenn Puit/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Gov. Steve Sisolak said bars in four counties, including Clark County, will remain closed to help fight COVID-19. (James Schaeffer / Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Mob Museum’s moonshine distillery has been making hand sanitizer in their underground facility for the past few months. Senior Educator Jim Zlomke shows how the FDA approved formula is made. (Cassie Soto/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Knights fans gather for a sendoff as the team heads to Edmonton for the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Robert Whittaker rebounded from his championship loss with a win over Darren Till and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua spoiled Antonio Rogerio Nogueira’s chance of walking away from his UFC career with a win at UFC on ESPN 14. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Food writer and lead organizer of Please Send Noodles, Kim Foster ,discusses preparing and distributing 100 meals for individuals of the community, at Foster’s home in Las Vegas on Saturday, July 25, 2020. (Elizabeth Brumley/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Golden Knights have wrapped up training camp and will depart to their playoff bubble in Edmonton Sunday.
Fired Up Management founder Joshua Levine talks about bringing large-scale public art to Las Vegas. (Mackenzie Behm/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
William Karlsson and Oscar Dansk go over their experiencing rooming together during the pandemic. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Kayla Eklund said she called 911 Friday morning after she and her friend witnessed a man jump into the water at the Bellagio fountains. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore goes over his decision to play, and coach Pete DeBoer says he believes Theodore can make it back to the level he was at before the pause. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Metropolitan Police Department announced Thursday that it has received 87 messages since its “Text to 9-1-1” program launched Monday.
The Golden Knights react to the new name of the Seattle expansion team in the NHL. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker talks about making a comeback at UFC on ESPN 14, reflects on spending time with his family during quarantine and reveals his “secret game plan” for Darren Till. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
