Henderson businesses look to bounce back from COVID-19 pandemic

Sunday, October 25th, 2020, 9:44pm

HENDERSON, Nev. (KLAS) — The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact businesses across the valley, but things are starting to ramp back up over in Henderson. The chamber of commerce is hoping recent development projects will keep things moving in the right direction.

COVID-19 continues to create several unknowns for Tim Brooks. He is the co-owner of Emerald Island Casino in Henderson — one of many local businesses hit hard by the pandemic.

"We were forced to furlough over 135 people," Brooks said. "The toughest thing during the shutdown for us as business owners was the fact that we had to let our employees know that we were no longer able to employ them."

Located in Henderson's Water Street District, Emerald Island Casino is starting to bounce back.

"Overall, things are good," Brooks said... Read More

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Sunday, October 25th, 2020, 9:36pm

LAS VEGAS (KLAS-TV) - Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams campaigned for Joe Biden in Las Vegas this weekend.

She attended various events, including a voting rights discussion and a conversation with Black women about their important role in this election.

8 News Now reporter Orko Manna spoke with Abrams in a one-on-one interview.

She is encouraging Nevadans to continue voting early — and on Election Day, which is just over one week away... Read More

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Sunday, October 25th, 2020, 9:24pm

BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. (KLAS) — President Donald Trump will be returning to the area later this week to hold a rally in Bullhead City. The "Make America Great Again Victory Rally" is set for 12 p.m. Wednesday at the Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport.

The visit comes six days before Election Day. President Trump is not the only member of his family in the area this week, as his son Eric Trump will be campaigning in Reno and Las Vegas Tuesday.

For ticket information regarding President Trump's rally in Bullhead City, CLICK HERE... Read More

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Sunday, October 25th, 2020, 8:59pm

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — One man is dead following a stabbing outside a northeast valley restaurant Sunday night. Metro Lt. Ray Spencer said the incident took place in the 3600 block of North Las Vegas Boulevard near Lamb Boulevard around 8 p.m.

Police say at that time, a homeless man in his late 20s entered the business, asking for money. There was a "disturbance" inside and an employee — a man in his early 30s — then escorted that homeless man outside.

The situation escalated into a fight in the parking lot. At that point, the homeless man then pulled a knife on the employee and stabbed him in the chest. Lt. Spencer said the employee was stabbed once directly in the heart.

The victim was taken to UMC Trauma where he was pronounced dead.

The homeless man left the scene after the incident but was located later with the knife in his possession. He was then taken into custody and transported to the hospital... Read More

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Sunday, October 25th, 2020, 8:59pm

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tom Brady dropped back and lofted a pass that just got over the defender's arms and fell into Scotty Miller's hands right before he reached the sideline for a 33-yard TD pass.

The 43-year-old Brady is getting back to his Super Bowl-winning form following an early season adjustment to his new team in Tampa Bay.

Brady threw four touchdown passes to move past Drew Brees for the most in NFL history and ran for another to lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 45-20 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.

“We’re 5-2, in a decent place, not quite at the halfway point in the year,” Brady said. “We’ve got a lot of football left. We’re going to need everybody, and we’re going to need everybody’s best. And we’re going to expect everybody’s best and we’re going to try to meet the challenge every week.”... Read More

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Sunday, October 25th, 2020, 8:26pm

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — One woman was taken to the hospital following a shooting in Summerlin Sunday evening. Metro Police say it happened in the 8000 block of West Charleston Boulevard near Durango Drive.

When police arrived at the scene, they found one woman suffering from a gunshot wound. She was taken to UMC Trauma and is believed to have non-life threatening injuries.

Metro detectives are on the scene investigating. They ask that the public avoid the area... Read More

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Sunday, October 25th, 2020, 8:03pm

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Mob Museum is partnering with law enforcement and local agencies to host the "Free Virtual Safety Forum Series."

Some of the topics include unemployment fraud and domestic violence, among many others.

Sunday night’s topic was "election integrity." The virtual forum addressed concerns about the security and integrity of the upcoming general election.

“On the voting equipment that we use in the state, it undergoes rigorous testing and auditing before election and after election to make sure that is functioning correctly and all the equipment has to be certified for use,” said Wayne Thorley — Deputy Secretary of State... Read More

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