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More than 30 million bake under heat alerts as dangerous triple-digit temps return to West
One of the hottest starts to summer on record across much of the West is ready to write its next chapter as yet another dangerous bout of heat is building, just in time for the weekend.
New evidence ‘places Tupac Shakur suspect Keefe D at murder site’ as cops go ‘back in time’ in hunt for surveillance vid
NEW evidence has been unearthed in the high-profile murder trial of Duane "Keefe D" Davis, which allegedly places the suspect in Las Vegas on the night rap icon Tupac Shakur was murdered. The self-proclaimed Compton Crip ganglord, 60, has been in custody since September on $750,000 bail. A Las Vegas...
Davante Adams’ House: A Look at Raiders WR’s $12 Million Mansion
By now, you’ve probably seen the commercials in which Davante Adams orders Taco Bell from the comfort of his own home. Unfortunately, the Las Vegas Raiders star wide receiver doesn’t actually have his own in-house Taco Bell. However, he does have a luxurious mansion with a ton of cool amenities.
Indy Gaming: San Manuel will be Las Vegas’ only tribal casino operator — for now
With the closing of The Mirage (to be renovated into Hard Rock Las Vegas) and Mohegan Gaming's departure from Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, the San Manuel Indian Tribe is the only tribal casino operator in Las Vegas.
Green agendas clash in Nevada as company grows rare plant to help it survive effects of a mine
GARDNERVILLE, Nev. (AP) — A botanist gently strokes the pollen of endangered wildflowers with a paintbrush as she tries to reenact nature inside a small greenhouse in the shadow of the Sierra Nevada. It’s part of a lithium mining company’s grand experiment intended to help keep an extremely rare...
Nevada heat demands more than cooling centers, lawmakers told
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Despite Nevada having two of the fastest warming cities in the nation — Reno and Las Vegas — the state has taken the least action to protect the public from the impacts of climate change. On Wednesday, researchers told lawmakers that the severe lack of heat mitigation in Reno and Las Vegas has led to […] The post Nevada heat demands more than cooling centers, lawmakers told appeared first on Nevada Current.
North Las Vegas police arrest two suspects in connection to 2023 deadly shooting
Las Vegas (KSNV) — The North Las Vegas Police Department has arrested two men in connection to a deadly shooting that occurred last year. Authorities say 37-year-old Kalife Ayers and 41-year-old Marcus Smith Jr. were identified as the suspects following an investigation and arrest warrants were issued. Ayers was...
Beloved duck at The Mirage finds new home following casino closure
Las Vegas (KSNV) — Some people have been concerned about a member of the Mirage family, George the Duck. George can no longer fly after breaking its wing, so many have been wondering where he will go next. No need to worry, social media posts indicated George the duck...
Public Works & Planning Incorporates County Building Department
With the upcoming move into the South Maine Street building, changes are afoot in the county’s Public Works & Planning department. Namely, the Building Department was re-incorporated under the umbrella of Public Works and Planning as it was in the early 2000s, with an updated department name: Public Works, Planning & Building.
Fallon PD Takes the Lead in Battle of the Badges Blood Drive
Another successful Battle of the Badges Blood Drive. According to Shannon Perez and Fallon’s Ladies Behind the Badge, who coordinated and volunteered for the event, the Fallon Police Department made 96 pledge donations, with last year’s victors, the Churchill County Sheriff’s Office, following closely behind with 80 pledge donations. The event drew a total of 159 donors and yielded outstanding results of 101 Whole donations and 26 Power Red donations, which will save 367 lives.
In-person voting starts Saturday for special election in Fernley Ward 5, Stagecoach GID races
In-person voting for the Fernley City Council Ward 5 and Stagecoach GID Board of Trustees will begin with two days of early voting on Saturday and Monday, with election day on Tuesday. Polls will be open at Fernley City Hall from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and Monday, and...
1-GWDC Gemini Solar + Storage project now connected to US grid
The largest solar + storage project in the United States is now connected to the grid. The Gemini Solar + Storage project, built by Primergy Solar and Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, will deliver power to Las Vegas and other Nevada and Southwest communities. “Gemini broke the mold with a historic amount...
Military briefs around Northern Nevada, Week of July 15
The annual Community 4 Veterans fundraiser for Veterans Helping Veterans has kicked off. This year’s grand prize is a 2024 29-foot Jayco travel trailer. Second prize consists of three CF Moto CFORCE ATVs, one each of 600, 500 and 110. Third prize is a Ruger American bolt action rife...
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