Local NewsCoronavirus

Actions

Las Vegas is 'epicenter' for US economic crisis, analyst says

Posted at 12:11 AM, Apr 30, 2020
and last updated 2020-05-03 00:44:01-04

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Some are calling Las Vegas the epicenter for the U.S. economic crisis during the pandemic, and many locals need help.

And many of those needing help are laid-off casino workers.

RELATED: Companies offering help during coronavirus pandemic

A few financial experts have warned that the coronavirus could deal a bigger blow to Las Vegas than the 2008 recession.

MORE CORONAVIRUS NEWS

Clark County Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick said she'd rather reopen slow and methodical so that we don't have to close again.