Nevada News Coverage Advisory

Good afternoon. Here’s a new, updated look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up in Nevada.

Questions about today’s coverage plans are welcome and should be directed to the Las Vegas bureau at (702) 382-7440 or [email protected]

A reminder this information is not for publication or broadcast, and these coverage plans are subject to change.

Expected stories may not develop, or late-breaking and more newsworthy events may take precedence. Advisories, digests and digest advisories will keep you up to date. All times are Pacific.

Some TV and radio stations will receive broadcast versions of the stories below, along with all updates.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-CASINOS REOPENING

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — The coronavirus could be a literal game changer once America’s casinos reopen. Many decisions remain to be made. But prepare to have your temperature scanned at the door. Maybe a half or third of slot machines will work. Every other table could be closed, and there could even be plexiglass barriers between dealers and customers or separating slot machines. By Wayne Parry. SENT: 660 words.

NUCLEAR DEPOSITORY-APPEAL

A watchdog group is asking the New Mexico Court of Appeals to put the brakes on a key construction project at the nation’s only underground nuclear waste repository. The group alleges state environmental regulators gave temporary approval for the work at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant without going through the required permitting process. By Susan Montoya Bryan. UPCOMING: Story, length TBD.

CENSUS PARTICIPATION-NEVADA

CARSON CITY, Nev. — More than half of Nevada households have filled out their census questionnaire, matching the nationwide response rate of 53.4%, a report said. The Census Bureau released data Monday that revealed that Boulder City, Henderson and Fallon had over 60% participation, the Nevada Appeal reported. Boulder City had the highest participation rate with 62.6%. SENT: 220 words.

TRIBES-CORONAVIRUS-RELIEF FUNDING

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — A judge has ruled in favor of tribal nations in their bid to keep Alaska Native corporations from getting a share of $8 billion in coronavirus relief funding — at least for now. By Felica Fonseca. SENT: 510 words.

SPORTS:

FBN--NFC WEST ANALYSIS

A year ago at this time, the Los Angeles Rams were fresh off a Super Bowl trip and back-to-back NFC West titles, feeling about where they stood in the division hierarchy. Now they seem to be looking up at the competition in the NFL’s toughest division. By Pro Football Writer Josh Dubow. UPCOMING: 800 words, photos.

BBO—DRAFT CHALLENGES

Major League Baseball front offices face some unusual obstacles in preparing for this year’s draft with college and high school games shelved because of the coronavirus. By Baseball Writer Noah Trister. UPCOMING: 900 words, photos.

FBC--NCAA-ATHLETE COMPENSATION

The NCAA Board of Governors is expected to weigh in on recommendations to allow athletes to be paid sponsors and profit from their fame in all sorts of ways. The NCAA is moving toward legislation that would create a slew of opportunities for athletes to make money from their names, images and likenesses. By College Sports Writer Ralph D. Russo. UPCOMING: 600 words.

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