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Fossil from Nevada cave spurs discovery of extinct horse

Horse bones found in Gypsum Cave in the 1930s were so well preserved they were mistaken for modern equines and filed away in museums. Now they have helped identify a new type of extinct, stilt-legged horse that vanished eons ago.

Memorial US flag found in Las Vegas Valley road

Joseph Mascolino hopes to find the owner of a U.S. memorial flag that he found in a road and believes was destined for a veteran’s family.

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Golden Knights help find homes for rescued Pomeranian dogs

With help from the dog-loving Las Vegas Golden Knights, 15 of the 164 Pomeranian dogs found crammed in the back of a box truck in Sandy Valley in November were placed with new owners Monday afternoon.

Rare bighorn hunt lets armed civilians onto Nevada bombing range

One of the Silver State’s most unusual and exclusive hunts is now underway at the Nevada Test and Training Range, where 15 hunting tags have been issued in three mountain ranges normally off limits to the general public.

Park rangers take over law enforcement duties at Hoover Dam

Changes have come to security at Hoover Dam, with National Park Service rangers taking over law enforcement duties from the now-defunct Bureau of Reclamation police department.

Cowboy hat maker raises funds for Las Vegas shooting survivor

Natalie Grumet, who suffered a gunshot wound to her face during the Oct. 1 shooting, got a check Saturday from Down N Dirty Hat Co. owner Bart Godinez. He created a special cowboy hat as a fundraiser.

Memo alleges government misconduct in Bunkerville standoff case

The possibility of a mistrial in the Bunkerville standoff case was amplified this month after defense attorneys received a scathing memo outlining sweeping allegations of misconduct by federal investigators and prosecutors.

CSN professor charged with lewdness

Attorney and College of Southern Nevada professor Mark Peplowski has been arrested on lewdness charges.

Education chief wants new Clark County schools reorg consultant

State Superintendent Steve Canavero said Wednesday he plans to leverage funds from three different nonprofits to hire a consultant from a district that has undergone a similar process to the one Clark County is going through.

Security for Trump, Pence visits after Oct. 1 shooting cost Nevada $34K

Nevada lawmakers on Thursday moved to replenish a state fund earmarked for protecting visiting politicians. The fund was unexpectedly depleted in the wake of the Oct. 1 mass shooting, which prompted visits from President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence.