Nevada News

Aggregated Nevada News Articles

• Protests may derail what was expected to be a strong reopening for Las Vegas casinos
  
  Las Vegas is getting ready to launch a "Welcome Back" ad campaign to encourage visitors to come. But now guests will have to weigh not only the risks of coronavirus but also of civil unrest.
  CNBC.  Mon, 01 Jun 2020 19:21:55 GMT.
• Nevada home to 246M-year-old fossil of pregnant ichthyosaur
  
  Scientists have described a 246 million-year-old extinct marine reptile, which died with its unborn offspring, as a new species.
  Daily Mail.  Mon, 01 Jun 2020 14:10:47 +0100.
• Nunes-Spencer finalized as full UFC 250 card set
  
  UFC president Dana White announced the full card for UFC 250 on Wednesday, an event that will take place in Las Vegas without fans on June 6. Amanda Nunes will defend her 145-pound title vs. Felicia Spencer in the main event.
  ESPN.  Sun, 31 May 2020 13:59:50 EST.
• UFC Fight Night live results and analysis
  
  The UFC returns to Las Vegas with a card that features a welterweight bout with title implications.
  ESPN.  Sat, 30 May 2020 23:39:04 EST.
• Burns dominates Woodley at UFC Fight Night
  
  Brazilian welterweight Gilbert Burns upset American Tyron Woodley in a five-round, unanimous decision in the main event of UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
  Reuters.  Sun, 31 May 2020 00:19:34 -0400.
• 'F*** Trump': White House locked down amid escalating protests
  
  WATCH LIVE STREAM BELOW: A lockdown of the White House has been lifted but demonstrations continue across the US over the death of George Floyd.In Phoenix, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and beyond, thousands of ...
  New Zealand Herald.  Sat, 30 May 2020 12:04:07 +1200.
• Las Vegas Sands (LVS) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: What You Should Know
  
  Las Vegas Sands (LVS) closed the most recent trading day at $47.94, moving -1.26% from the previous trading session.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Fri, 29 May 2020 21:50:17 GMT.
• Heat's Bam Adebayo worried about sweating, touching when NBA returns
  
  The NBA has not officially revealed a plan for when the season should get underway again even as rumors fly about playing in Florida or Las Vegas.
  Ryan Gaydos.  Fox News.  Fri, 29 May 2020 16:11:25 GMT.
• First Latina U.S. senator withdraws name from Biden's running mate list
  
  Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada, the first Latina elected to the U.S. Senate, said on Thursday she is not interested in being Joe Biden's running mate in November's presidential election.
  Reuters.  Thu, 28 May 2020 19:42:19 -0400.
• As Las Vegas casinos prepare to reopen, Dr. Scott Gottlieb says they're high risk for coronavirus spread
  
  Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak gave casinos the green light to reopen on June 4, and several, including Caesars Palace, Bellagio, MGM Grand and Wynn Resorts, have announced plans to resume operations then.
  CNBC.  Thu, 28 May 2020 16:07:05 GMT.
• Wynn Resorts to Restart Las Vegas Operation With Safety Plans
  
  Wynn Resorts' (WYNN) Wynn Las Vegas is all set to welcome guests, with extensive safety measures in place.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Thu, 28 May 2020 15:03:00 GMT.
• UFC, boxing back on in Vegas after Nevada approves return
  
  Mixed martial arts and boxing are back in business in Nevada.
  Fox News.  Thu, 28 May 2020 09:06:57 GMT.
• Steve Sisolak, Nevada governor, allows churches to open after Justice Department warning
  
  Hours after the federal Justice Department warned Nevada that its coronavirus restrictions on houses of worship were too strict, Gov. Steve Sisolak changed them late Tuesday, allowing services of up to 50 people. ...
  Stephen Dinan.  Washington Times.  Wed, 27 May 2020 19:53:46 -0400.
• As the U.S. death toll hits 100,000, theme parks and casinos prepare to reopen
  
  Las Vegas casinos and Florida theme parks are set to begin opening next month as states balance health concerns with lost tourism revenue.
  Arit John.  Los Angeles Times.  Wed, 27 May 2020 17:12:09 -0400.

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In 2008, the estimated population of Nevada was 2,600,167, whereas in 2006, the population of Nevada was about 2,484,196.  For detailed, up-to-date information about Nevada's demographics, visit the U.S. Census Bureau's QuickFacts about Nevada web page.  For maps of Nevada, visit this Nevada Map website.

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