Las Vegas/ Community & Society
Published on March 31, 2020
Top Las Vegas news: Playgrounds closed at city parks; mats set out for homeless until shelter opensPhoto: Christian Lambert/Unsplash

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Mats spread out in parking lot for homeless people until shelter reopens

Clark County's temporary outdoor shelter is providing  homeless people with mats placed 6 feet apart to abide by social distancing policies. The parking lot shelter at the Cashman Center will remain open until April 3, when Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada is expected to reopen its shelter.

Read the full story on Newsweek.

Playgrounds closed at city parks

The city of Las Vegas is closing all playgrounds at its parks because of the coronavirus outbreak, although the parks themselves will remain open, officials said.

Read the full story on Las Vegas Weekly.

Motorcyclist critically injured in central Las Vegas crash

A motorcyclist was hospitalized after a crash in central Las Vegas on Monday afternoon, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.

Read the full story on Las Vegas Review-Journal.

2-year-old hospitalized after near-drowning in east Las Vegas

The child was taken to University Medical Center in critical condition, Metro said. Abuse and neglect detectives are investigating.

Read the full story on Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Man found dead at Las Vegas park under ‘suspicious’ circumstances identified

The body of Michael Yeshitela, 23, was discovered by two people walking their dogs Thursday just before 6 a.m. at Silverado Ranch Park.

Read the full story on Las Vegas Review-Journal.


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