Caution urged, but Las Vegas New Year’s Eve fireworks still on

More than 300,000 revelers are expected on the Strip and downtown Las Vegas for the return of New Year's Eve fireworks, despite rising case levels of COVID-19, city ...

CAUTION URGED, BUT LAS VEGAS NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORKS STILL ON More than 300,000 revelers are expected on the Strip and downtown Las Vegas for the return of New Year’s Eve fireworks, despite rising case levels of COVID-19, city and Clark County officials said. “The eyes of the world will focus on Las Vegas once again,” Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman said. “This is the beginning of 2022, and we know it’s going to be a good year for everyone once again. And the key to doing that is safety first, safety second and safety always.” SOUTHERN NEVADANS URGED TO GET VACCINE, BOOSTER SHOTS AS CASES RISE The health district is urging residents to receive both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and a booster, which can significantly lower someone’s risk of being infected and passing the virus to someone else. It also encouraged well-fitting masks in crowded or indoor public spaces and to be tested for COVID-19 if experiencing symptoms. MORE TECH COMPANIES PLAN TO SKIP IN-PERSON EVENTS AT LAS VEGAS GADGET SHOW More tech companies are pulling out of next month’s CES gadget show in Las Vegas because of rising COVID-19 cases with the emergence of the omicron variant. BMW, IBM, Panasonic and Mercedes are the latest to announce they will skip the in-person version of the event, which opens Jan. 5 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and other sites. INTERNET ACCESS FOR NEVADA TRIBES REMAINS STRUGGLE DESPITE NEW RESOURCES Nevada tribes could receive much-needed funds to provide basic needs such as internet access through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that passed last month, but tribal leaders say a lot depends on hands-on help from state and federal agencies. LATE SENATE LEADER HARRY REID REMEMBERED AS ‘MAN OF ACTION’ Presidents and former Senate colleagues are lauding longtime Majority Leader Harry Reid for a political legacy that included an expansion of health insurance coverage for millions of Americans and helping secure an economic aid package and banking overhaul following the 2008 financial crisis. They are also recalling a politician whose blunt and combative words often antagonized his political rivals, and sometimes his allies. The Nevada Democrat's abrupt style was typified by his habit of unceremoniously hanging up the phone without saying goodbye. JONATHAN TAYLOR SERVES AS BIGGEST BLOCKADE IN WAY OF RAIDERS’ PLAYOFF PATH Fifteen members of the Colts have spent time on the COVID-19 list this week, but one who hasn’t is chief among the Raiders’ concerns. Jonathan Taylor is a major obstacle for Las Vegas to navigate in an attempt to continue its improbable march toward the playoffs. MOST READ: Regents to decide on vaccine mandate for Nevada university employees Mr. Consistency: Marchessault’s steady play leading Golden Knights yet again In tweets, a different side of Nevada’s Harry Reid emerges ‌ ‌

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