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NewsColorado RiverwaterNevada and six other states approaching deadline to determine plan for Colorado River
The Lower Basin states of Arizona, California and Nevada argue that the Upper Basin states of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming should face mandatory ...
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Colorado RiverNewsAggregateArizona Gov.: Colorado River headwater states uncommitted to conservation
A key issue is that Upper Basin states don’t use their full share of water, yet are legally obligated to send a certain amount of ...
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NewsAggregateHome AggregateCCSD 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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environmentNewswaterNevada 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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NewsAggregateHome AggregateHow much is rain worth? Nevada lawmakers weigh continued funding for Desert Research Institute’s cloud seeding program
In a state where every raindrop counts, scientists in the Desert Research Institute’s Cloud Seeding Program have mastered the art of enhancing natural precipitation, transforming ...
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NewsAllAggregateCharities serving Las Vegas families get help with water filtration
A Las Vegas company is providing free water filtration systems to local nonprofit groups that serve ...
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NewsAllAggregateCompliance 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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NewsAllAggregateWater authority extending rebate program for removing grass in Southern Nevada
The Southern Nevada Water Authority is extending its Water Smart Landscape rebate initiative, saying the program that helps homeowners replace their grass with desert landscaping ...
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NewsAggregateHome AggregateUS legislation proposes $25 million boost for Las Vegas Wash improvements
A proposal in the U.S. Senate would bring $25 million in additional funding to Southern Nevada to help combat drought and fund erosion control projects ...
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NewsAggregateHome AggregateSouthern Nevada Water Authority receives $29 million for conservation in grants
The Southern Nevada Water Authority will bolster its new septic system conversion program and ramp up its grass replacement efforts with two state grants totaling ...
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NewsAggregateHome AggregateWater authority moves to conserve on cooling systems in Southern Nevada
The Southern Nevada Water Authority has banned evaporative cooling in new commercial buildings because the systems are one of largest consumers of water in Clark ...
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waterNewsAllNevada U.S. Rep. Susie Lee hosts California lawmaker at Lake Mead to discuss drought
A scenic view of a diminished Lake Mead served as the backdrop for U.S. Reps. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, and David Valadao, R-Calif., to discuss water ...
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NewsAggregateHome AggregateHow new Colorado River cuts will impact states, residents
Arizona and Nevada residents won't face bans on watering their lawns or washing their cars despite more Colorado River water shortages. But U.S. officials ...
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waterNewsAll‘What we need is multiple solutions’ to solve water crisis
A major conference on Colorado River water issues last week in Las Vegas revealed signs of progress in protecting the West’s dwindling water supply, notably ...
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AggregateNewsAllAmid water depletion, Desert Research Institute eyes ways to purify what we have left
Imagine taking plant scraps from your garden, sticking it in a special oven to turn it into charcoal, and then using that charcoal to filter ...
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waterIn California, some buy machines that make water out of air
The machine Ted Bowman helped design can make water out of the air, and in parched California, some homeowners are already buying the pricey devices.
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U.S. projections on drought-hit Colorado River grow more dire
The U.S. government released projections Wednesday that indicate an even more troubling outlook for a river that serves 40 million people in the American West.
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AggregateAllNewsCalifornia water agencies resolve Colorado River dispute
Two major California water agencies have settled a lawsuit that once threatened to derail a multi-state agreement to protect a river that serves millions of ...
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NewsAllAggregateSporadic heavy rains leave behind a trash heap in Las Vegas flood channels
The Tropicana Wash was flowing with floodwater from the previous night’s storm to create a mess — a mud-green mattress, plastic water bottles and mismatched ...
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NewsBoulder CityBoulder City residents rally against data center proposal over environmental concerns
In recent months, hundreds of residents have mobilized in opposition, organizing protests, planting hand-painted yard signs and flooding public meetings.
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FeaturedTheaterArts & EntertainmentActing up: Theater in Las Vegas is thriving like never before
Through ups and downs, Southern Nevada's theater scene has hit its stride—and you’re invited along for the ride.
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AggregateAllNewsPrimary election: Where to vote in Las Vegas
Voting is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m on June 9 at the following locations ...
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A&EWhat to do in Las Vegas this week: June 11-17
The Kid Laroi at BleauLive Theater, Chris Tucker at Encore Theater, Ken Garr at Brad Garrett's Comedy Club and more.
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A&EJanelle James of 'Abbott Elementary' brings the funny at MGM Grand
For five seasons, she has played unfiltered school principal Ava Coleman, whose ruthlessness is matched by her fabulousness. But Janelle James will bring her own ...
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NV PoliticsPoliticsNewsLombardo's Medicaid fraud crackdown draws fire from Democrats
The suspension will be in place “until state officials validate and confirm the legitimacy of current providers,” citing alleged fraud in hospice and home-health services ...
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A&EChecking in with Las Vegas native James Humm, director of the Nevada Governor’s Office of Energy
Humm steps into his new role at a time when energy infrastructure is at a crossroads: statewide demand for electricity is on pace to nearly ...
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AthleticsNewsAggregateLas Vegas has always been a baseball town. The A’s are making it official
DJ Pauly D and Nick Carter threw out the first pitches, UFC announcer Bruce Buffer handled the pregame introductions and A’s legend Rollie Fingers bellowed ...
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AggregateAllNewsLas Vegas’ new breed of influencer, a four-legged furry tour guide, reaches national finals
A Las Vegas dog whose social media presence has helped locals and visitors navigate the valley’s dog-friendly scene has advanced to the finals of a ...
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NewsAggregateAllInnovative ‘Wheel of Fortune’ slot machine continues to evolve after 30 years
Jean Venneman remembers being on the casino floor at the Mirage watching strangers be among the first to play gaming developer IGT’s latest innovation at ...
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Breaking NewsSouthern Nevada voters will see new paper ballot system at the polls today
The system debuted in smaller Nevada counties during the 2024 general election and has now expanded statewide for the 2026 primary elections ...
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Vegas Golden KnightshockeyNHLAnalysis: Knights survive Hurricanes in all-time wild Game 3 of Stanley Cup Final
Vegas top defenseman Shea Theodore blasted a puck off the boards in the game’s 85th minute that hit off multiple Carolina players including goalie Brandon ...
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Fine ArtMuralists preserve the joy and resilience that have long defined the Historic Westside
Art emblazoned on a new five-story apartment building, shareWESTSIDE, reflect the identity of Las Vegas’ first African American neighborhood.
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DiningMama Mai Vietnamese Café delivers a taste of home
The new southwest spot quickly garnered a loyal following for homemade banh mi sandwiches and coffee-based drinks.
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NewsAggregateHome AggregateTickets on sale for iHeartRadio Music Festival featuring BTS, Cardi B, Lainey Wilson
Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the festival will also feature performances by Benson Boone, Cardi B, Goo Goo Dolls, Kenny Chesney, Lainey Wilson, Major Lazer, Muse, ...
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En EspañolLas Vegas siempre ha sido una ciudad del béisbol. Los A’s lo están haciendo oficial
DJ Pauly D y Nick Carter lanzaron los primeros lanzamientos, el locutor de la UFC Bruce Buffer se encargó de las presentaciones previas al partido ...
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Vegas Golden KnightsNHLhockeyGolden Knights were the NHL's best 3rd-period team until 2 Hurricanes comebacks
The NHL's best third-period team this season suddenly can't hold a lead. Vegas paid for it in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final at ...
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NewsLas Vegas animal nonprofit receives $15K Petco Love grant to expand veterinary care
Heaven Can Wait Animal Society is receiving a $15,000 grant from Petco Love, the national nonprofit arm of pet supplies retailer Petco, to expand their ...
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baseballSportsAllAnalysis: The A’s will be the show of the summer for years to come in Las Vegas
If this is a taste of what to expect before 2028 when the A’s move into their $2 billion, 30,000-seat stadium on the site of ...
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NewsSportsLas Vegas WeeklyTheodore, McNabb are the guiding forces of the Golden Knights’ Stanley Cup hopes
Vegas’ top defensive pair collaborated to end the first Stanley Cup Final game at T-Mobile Arena in three years, on June 6, in Game 3 ...
