Heat has claimed the lives of more people in 2024 in Southern Nevada than in any prior year on record, officials said.
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The Nevada Supreme Court has ordered the dismissal of a sex abuse indictment against Nathan Chasing Horse, while leaving open the possibility of charges being refiled.
Life-and-death emergencies, such as flooding, earthquakes and mass power outages, can afflict the Las Vegas Valley with little to no warning.
Cutting California farmers’ water use by leveraging federal funding could yield big savings in the Colorado River Basin.
Prosecutors allege Michele Fiore raised tens of thousands of dollars for a statue of a fallen Metropolitan Police Department officer, but spent it on herself.
The State of Nevada on Wednesday had $1.24 billion set aside for emergencies, meaning that its so-called “Rainy-Day Fund” is fully funded, according to officials.
Citizen Outreach Foundation filed lawsuits against two additional counties to require the processing of voter registration challenges.
Ruby Duncan, 92, wheeled into Ruby Duncan Elementary School. It was Ruby Duncan Day, and the school’s beloved namesake said she was “happy and surprised” to be recognized.
Carrying treated water to Lake Mead is the Las Vegas Wash’s primary purpose.
Prosecutors allege that Fiore raised tens of thousands of dollars for a statue of fallen Metropolitan Police Department officer Alyn Beck, but spent it on herself and her daughter’s wedding.
A Nevada Highway Patrol employee known for lifesaving work was arrested on suspicion of DUI.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area’s superintendent said he hopes to work with the public and use potential grant funds to reopen one of the park’s popular campsites.
While the final results of the investigation into the fire have not yet been released, Assistant Chief Ranger Mike Garel spoke about the incident in a Lake Mead quarterly meeting last week.
Vice President Kamala Harris will make a campaign stop in Las Vegas on Sunday, according to her campaign.