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In the Las Vegas desert, beavers turn a drainage channel into habitat

Wildlife experts agree that beavers are uncommon and unexpected in Southern Nevada. But wherever streams burble and woody trees grow, beavers can establish a home ...

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Environmentalists seek federal protections for Red Rock sunflower native to Southern Nevada

Environmentalists are petitioning federal authorities to protect a rare yellow sunflower threatened by the millions of visitors who flock to Red Rock Canyon each year.

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Record high temperatures raising concerns for Las Vegas — the nation’s fastest-warming city

While near-70-degree temperatures have residents questioning if winter is over, the unseasonable heat signals a climate crisis that threatens Southern Nevada’s water supply, ecosystems and ...

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CCSD high schools trade grass for greener, more sustainable athletic fields

The district says it has spent about $195 million so far on the project and has budgeted another $64 million to complete the conversions. The ...

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Nevada warns of tough choices as Colorado River deadline approaches

There’s around a year left for the seven states utilizing Colorado River water to finalize new rules on how to manage it, but the Southern ...

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Weather service: Smoke blanketing Las Vegas will stay 'another couple of days'

Smoke from Southern California wildfires is blanketing the Las Vegas Valley this morning and is expected to persist for several days, according to the National ...

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Race is on in Nevada to install solar panels before end of tax credit

With President Donald Trump signing the reconciliation bill July 4, the 30% credit on residential solar previously scheduled to start sunsetting in 2033 will come ...

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Rare Nevada species could gain endangerment protections

Three rare Nevada species may warrant protections under the Endangered Species Act, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said ...

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Nevada’s college leaders brace for Trump presidency impact

Speaking at a roundtable, Nevada State University President DeRionne Pollard said her university was working with students and faculty to develop a plan for ...

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Compliance investigators keep eyes peeled for water waste violations in Las Vegas

Devyn Choltko steps out of her car to mark the violation with a bright yellow flag. The officer is one of 24 Las Vegas Valley ...

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How Sunday wind gusts could affect the final night of Electric Daisy Carnival

High winds could complicate the final night of the Electric Daisy Carnival this weekend, as forecasters warn of gusts strong enough to affect conditions at ...

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NHL fines Tortorella $100K, strips Golden Knights of draft pick after media blackout

The NHL fined Golden Knights coach John Tortorella $100,000 and stripped Las Vegas of its 2026 second-round draft pick Friday, punishing the club for what ...

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Report: Las Vegas among cities at highest risk for disease-carrying pests this summer

Las Vegas is one of 10 U.S. cities at heightened risk for disease-spreading pest activity this spring and summer, according to a new forecast from ...

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A's Player of the Month: Mojave's Derriah Wren

Both the Mojave girls and boys teams claimed Class 4A Mountain Region titles last week. The state tournament is this weekend.

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UNLV degree is great, but graduate's big achievement came in legislative win

When Fallon resident Kelli Kelly walks across the stage at UNLV’s Thomas & Mack Center tonight to receive her master’s degree in urban leadership, she’ll ...

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Bishop Gorman launches athletic hall of fame with star-studded class

The photo greeted guests like an old friend Saturday night, anchoring the ceremony for Bishop Gorman High’s inaugural athletic hall of fame class.

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TeachAAPI brings Asian American history and joy to CCSD classrooms

In Anna Comia’s third-grade classroom at Ortwein Elementary School, more than half of the children have Asian or Pacific Islander heritage.

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Mojave Max emerges, setting record for latest-ever spring appearance

The desert tortoise Mojave Max emerged from his burrow inside the Springs Preserve at 12:50 p.m. Sunday in setting a new record for the latest ...