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Mitch Kelly
November 29, 2020 - 12:12 pm

Nevada's coronavirus case total tops 150,000

The Southern Nevada Health District added just 499 new coronavirus cases to Clark County's total on Sunday, bringing the total number of cases since the start of the pandemic to 115,190.
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FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2013, file photo, Tony Hsieh speaks during a Grand Rapids Economic Club luncheon in Grand Rapids, Mich. Hsieh, retired CEO of Las Vegas-based online shoe retailer Zappos.com, has died. Hsieh was with family when he died Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, according to a statement from DTP Companies, which he founded. Downtown Partnership spokesperson Megan Fazio says Hsieh passed away in Connecticut, KLAS-TV reported. Hsieh recently retired from Zappos after 20 years leading the company. He worked to revitalize the Las Vegas area. (Cory Morse/The Grand Rapids Press via AP, File)
Associated Press
November 28, 2020 - 11:57 am

Tony Hsieh, ex-Zappos CEO, dies after house fire

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tony Hsieh, the retired CEO of Las Vegas-based online shoe retailer Zappos.com, who spent years working to transform the city's downtown area, has died. He was 46. Hsieh was with family when he died Friday, according to DTP Companies, which he founded. He died of injuries suffered...
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Nevada Republican congressional candidate and former professional wrestler Daniel Rodimer speaks during a rally for U.S. Vice President Mike Pence at the Boulder City Airport on October 8, 2020 in Boulder City, Nevada.
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Associated Press
November 25, 2020 - 3:14 pm

Judge denies Rodimer's request for election do-over

A judge in Las Vegas on Wednesday dismissed a case brought by a Republican congressional candidate that asked for a re-do of the Nov. 3 election he lost to an incumbent Las Vegas-area Democrat.
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Guests stand in line at the Fremont Street Experience as they wait to enter Circa Resort & Casino during the property's grand opening on October 27, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Mitch Kelly
November 25, 2020 - 9:43 am

Circa Hotel promoting "World's Earliest Check-In"

A few weeks ago, the Circa Hotel downtown opened up everything but the hotel portion.
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Mitch Kelly
November 25, 2020 - 6:34 am

NHP, CHP joining forces along I-15 today

On Wednesday, the Nevada Highway Patrol will be joining forces with the California Highway Patrol targeting the highly traveled interstate I-15 corridor between California and Las Vegas.
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Mitch Kelly
November 25, 2020 - 6:03 am

CCSD releases annual survey for parents

Safety, academics and school climate are the focus of the annual Clark County School District (CCSD) Districtwide Parent/Guardian Survey, available online from now until 5 p.m. Dec. 18, 2020, at ccsd.net/survey.
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Aerial View Of The Las Vegas Monorail
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Mitch Kelly
November 25, 2020 - 5:54 am

Sale of monorail to LVCVA gets approval

The Las Vegas Monorail is now officially owned by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.
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Christian Eckes, driver of the #51 SiriusXM Toyota, leads during the NASCAR Gander Outdoor Truck Series World of Westgate Las Vegas 200 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on September 13, 2019
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Mitch Kelly
November 25, 2020 - 5:20 am

LVMS puts the brakes on remaining 2020 calendar

There wont be any racing for the Vegas Motor Speedway for the rest of the 2020 season.
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Mitch Kelly
November 25, 2020 - 5:10 am

Nevada gaming win inches up in October

Nevada’s gaming win continues to slowly recover following three months of shutdowns, but -no surprise - the overall figures badly trail 2019.
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Mitch Kelly
November 25, 2020 - 5:01 am

SNHD tweaks operations to abide by state's new Covid rules

The Southern Nevada Health District will institute changes to operations in compliance with the recent directives announced Sunday by Governor Steve Sisolak.
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