August 18, 2020 Coronavirus pandemic creates ‘perfect storm’ for addiction in United States Isolation and uncertainty amid the pandemic compounded by the limited access to treatment have led to a rise in suspected overdoses and an increase in substance use nationwide.
August 5, 2020 Campaign holds 'Evangelicals for Trump' event at Vegas casino, swipes at Nevada church restrictions President Trump's campaign is holding an "Evangelicals for Trump" event on Thursday at a Las Vegas hotel and casino, amid a controversial ban in the state on gatherings of more than 50 people in houses of worship while places like casinos are subject to a less stringent 50 percent capacity limit.
July 22, 2020 Magician Penn Jillette: Coronavirus-era Las Vegas without entertainment is 'jack s--t' While the iconic Strip reopened in June, the doors remain closed to some of the world’s greatest shows as Nevada works to curb the rise in coronavirus cases.
July 17, 2020 California man allegedly obtained around $9M in COVID-relief funds, gambled with it He was spotted gambling in Las Vegas casinos, supposedly with the ill-gained funds.
July 16, 2020 Las Vegas man faces felony after 'goading' homeless man into performing deadly stunt for $6 A Las Vegas man was arrested on a federal charge Tuesday after he “goaded” a homeless man into performing a deadly stunt for his Facebook Live in exchange for $6 last month, according to police.
July 14, 2020 Las Vegas woman reached 121 mph before crash that killed son, 1: police Las Vegas police say a mom who was drunk was going 121 mph moments before a collision that killed her 1-year-old son, according to a report.
July 12, 2020 Ex-USA Gymnastics coach arrested in Las Vegas on multiple charges of lewdness with a minor: police A former USA Gymnastics women’s coach has been arrested in Las Vegas and charged with multiple counts of lewdness with a minor, authorities said.
July 9, 2020 Las Vegas police move to limit neck-restraint tactics The Las Vegas police department updated its use of force tactics to limit the use of a neck restraint to instances where an officer's life is threatened, the department announced Wednesday.
July 4, 2020 Massive Las Vegas sportsbook loss -- on Korean and Chinese baseball? The nearly quarter-million dollars in winning wagers reportedly placed at MGM Resorts last Sunday might be the largest sportsbook loss in Las Vegas history on bets made after an event has started.
June 25, 2020 Las Vegas casino removes statue at request of faith leaders Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, and Jain leaders are calling on Las Vegas casino Mandalay Bay to remove Hindu and Jain deity statues from its Foundation Room night club, calling it "highly inappropriate."