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Dry lightning outbreak could spark Northwest wildfires during critical fire conditions
Rounds of thunderstorms moving across the Northwest may trigger a dry lightning outbreak across parts of Oregon, California and Nevada, which could quickly spark fires in those regions recently facing record-breaking temperatures and dry conditions.
'Untouchable’: NV state workers have few ways to hold managers accountable for misconduct
In interviews with more than 30 current and former state employees and a review of state policies, The Nevada Independent found there are limited mechanisms in place to discipline higher-level state employees.
Nearly 30 million across West under heat alerts as dangerous, record-breaking temperatures bake region
Tens of millions of people across the western U.S. are continuing to sweat it out as dangerous, triple-digit temperatures broil the region during what has become one of the hottest starts to summer on record.
SuperWest on Sundays Show: 2024 UNLV Football Preview
SuperWest on Sundays is the show where we talk about the teams from the former Pac-12, the Mountain West, and BYU in a lively, off-the-cuff discussion. In this episode, we discuss the outlook for UNLV football heading into 2024 following a highly successful nine-win 2023 campaign. What are the strengths...
Brain Study Suggests We Perceive Time Through Activities, Not By Minutes or Hours
A recent rat-brain study offers insight into how the brain tells time, and its lead researcher believes the findings have practical applications for how we can cope with unpleasant things in life, or make the most of a good time. By monitoring the brain wave activity of rats as they...
Henderson Fire Department celebrates graduation of largest-ever firefighter class
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The Henderson Fire Department (HFD) graduated its largest-ever class of 33 new firefighters from its academy on Thursday. To prepare for a career as a Henderson firefighter, HFD said the graduating class endured 20 weeks of intense training that covered education in hazardous chemicals, emergency medical procedures, firefighting skills, and more.
Celtics fall to 76ers, 103-98, in final Summer League game
LAS VEGAS — The Celtics closed ten days in Las Vegas with a 103-98 loss to the 76ers, and finished Summer League with a 2-3 record. Drew Peterson, who sat out the last two games, was back in the starting lineup, alongside Jordan Walsh, Baylor Scheierman, Anton Watson, and Killian Tillie. Jaelen House, Tyler Cook, and Tristan Enaruna contributed off the bench.
Kelsey Plum Claps Back at Reporter Following Question at WNBA All-Star Weekend
Sometimes when you've heard a question over and over again, you get tired of having to provide an answer. Las Vegas Aces star Kelsey Plum wasn't tired on Friday, but she took the opportunity to put a statement out once and for all when asked about her team's early-season struggles, and the reasoning behind them.
$15M Approved to Renovate Two Aging Henderson (NV) Fire Stations
More than $15 million was awarded to a contracting company to renovate aging fire stations during Tuesday’s Henderson City Council meeting. The council voted 5-0 to award approximately $15,473,500 to the Whiting-Turner Contracting Co. The contracting company is in charge of implementing the Henderson Fire Department’s master plan.
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