Las Vegas/ Community & Society
Published on May 21, 2020
Top Las Vegas news: Virus testing moved to UNLV parking garage; downtown streets make way for diningPhoto: David Berkowitz/Flickr

Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Las Vegas.

Long line of shoppers waits outside reopened Ross store 

Footage captured at a recently reopened Ross store in Las Vegas shows a line of shoppers, dozens of yards long, waiting to enter the discount retailer.

Read the full story on Fox 11 Los Angeles.

Venetian offers first responders, essential workers free night's stay

The Venetian wants to give back, so the hotel and casino is offering one free night's stay at the hotel to first responders and essential workers before the end of the year.

Read the full story on KDVR.

Drive-thru, walk-up virus testing now at UNLV parking garage

Drive-thru COVID-19 testing at the Orleans moved to UNLV's Tropicana Avenue parking garage next to the Thomas & Mack Center as of Wednesday. Friday will be the last day to get an appointment at the Orleans site.

Read the full story on Las Vegas Weekly.

Streets closed in downtown to make way for dining

The City of Las Vegas has blocked off traffic at two locations — in the Arts District and just off Fremont Street — to serve as communal outdoor dining areas.

Read the full story on Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Month-long road project to begin on Tropicana bridge over I-15

A nearly month-long road project on the Tropicana Avenue bridge over Interstate 15 will kick off next week. Repair work will begin Monday and continue until June 22.

Read the full story on Las Vegas Review-Journal.


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