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As of 9 p.m. Wednesday:

1. Locals rejoice over lifting of COVID restrictions

Many area residents say they are excited by Gov. Steve Sisolak’s announcement Tuesday, which laid out plans for reopening the state to

100 percent capacity and eliminating social distance mandates.

2. George Floyd’s death caused by heart rhythm problem, defense witness says

George Floyd died of a sudden heart rhythm problem due to his heart disease while being restrained by police, a retired forensic pathologist testified for the defense at former officer Derek Chauvin’s murder trial.

3. Sisolak says state reopening to 100 percent capacity by June 1

Starting May 1, there will no longer be a statewide requirement for businesses or other venues to keep customers 6 feet apart, which would allow them to reopen to their original capacity limits if or when local governments allow for that.

4. Five men arrested during Las Vegas prostitution operation

Las Vegas police on Tuesday announced the arrests of five men on suspicion of prostitutionrelated offenses. All the men were booked into the Clark County Detention Center, police said.

5. Jury returns $29.5M verdict in case involving allergic reaction

A jury in Las Vegas awarded $29.5 million on Friday to the family of a woman who was left brain damaged after being treated for a severe allergic reaction in 2013.

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As of 9 p.m. Wednesday:

1. Sisolak says state reopening to 100 percent capacity by June 1

Nevada will lift all statewide social distancing mandates starting May 1, with the goal of reopening the entire state to 100 percent capacity by June 1.

2. Jury returns

$29.5M verdict in case involving allergic reaction

Jury awards family of brain damaged woman $29.5 million.

3. Jon Gruden revives Chucky persona in new Skechers ad

Raiders coach Jon Gruden revives his Chucky persona in two ads for Skechers

Arch Fit shoes.