Researchers tracking COVID-19 in Southern Nevada's wastewater reported a stunning finding on Monday.

The free presentations begin with "Lincoln and Native Americans" presented by Michael S. Green, associate professor of history at the University of Nevada - Las Vegas. Green is author or editor of three books on the Civil War, including his new “Lincoln and Native Americans” as well as “Lincoln and the Election of 1860.”

Like flashing lights, dings and coins splashing into a slot machine tray, an equally familiar — even stereotypical — casino experience involves plumes of smoke wafting skyward from patrons puffing on ash-tipped cigarettes.

There have been long lines and wait times nightly at the UNLV COVID-19 drive-thru testing and vaccination site. In an effort to accommodate more people, the site will be moved to the Sam Boyd Stadium.

The UNLV coronavirus testing clinic — the largest in Clark County — shut down early Sunday night after reaching capacity just halfway through its shift.

Clark County officials announced that the current testing site at UNLV's Paradise campus will close Thursday, Jan. 6. It will reopen on Sunday, Jan. 9 in the parking lot of Sam Boyd Stadium in the southeast valley.

After a holiday break, it's almost time for kids in Clark County to go back to school.

As demand for COVID-19 testing skyrockets along with the number of new cases, people with mild symptoms - or without them - are crowding the already crowded Las Vegas-area emergency rooms to get tested for the coronavirus.

Numerous school districts around the country have delayed the return of in-class learning due to the surge in coronavirus cases. On Monday, the Los Angeles Unified School District announced it will be requiring all students and staff to be tested before returning to school after winter break.