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Donald Trump and Steve Wynn evolved from rivals to friends — ANALYSIS

President Donald Trump and casino mogul Steve Wynn have been bitter competitors who have bad-mouthed each other, sued each other and poached each other’s top employees in a decades-long faceoff as they jostled to be top dog in the high-stakes casino-friendly Atlantic City.

State law prevents Las Vegas, others from banning bump stocks

The Nevada Legislature passed a law in 2015 putting control over firearms, accessories and ammunition in the “exclusive domain of the Legislature,” and renders any contrary law, rule or ordinance “to the contrary null and void.”

Input spotty as BLM works to update Southern Nevada blueprint

With two days to go in the public comment period, the Bureau of Land Management has received only about 120 unique comments on an ongoing update of its blueprint for Southern Nevada.

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Pahrump opposition group forms to fight ban on water wells

The group, calling itself Pahrump Fair Water LLC, was formed to challenge the order issued in December by State Engineer Jason King prohibiting new wells in the Pahrump Valley unless they are backed by existing water rights.

Interior secretary helps pick up trash during Las Vegas visit

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke took time out from a two-day visit to the world’s largest firearms industry expo in Las Vegas Friday to help clean up public land trashed by target shooters just south of the valley.

Valerie Weber joins race for Nevada Senate District 8

A former Nevada lawmaker on Monday jumped into the race for a Senate seat coveted by Republicans who spearheaded a failed attempt to recall the current senator.

Nevada researchers warn of more ‘snow droughts,’ even in wet years

Periods of below-average snowpack have become increasing common in some Western mountain ranges, including some caused by “wet” drought that results when mountain areas usually blanketed with snow get rain instead.

Red Rock Canyon scenic loop opened late, with free entrance

The scenic loop at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is now open, and entrance is free. Earlier Sunday, the main entrance gates were locked more than an hour after the posted 6 a.m. opening time.

Shutdown impact on Southern Nevada parks remains unclear

The government shutdown won’t completely close national parks, including Red Rock Canyon and Lake Mead recreational areas, but the extent of the impacts are unclear.

Nuclear reactor being tested in Nevada could power Mars mission

The Kilopower project, currently undergoing testing at the Nevada National Security Site, aims to develop a small, safe and reliable source of electricity for extended stays on the red planet or unmanned scientific missions in deep space.

Cresent Hardy jumps into race for his old congressional seat

Hardy filed paperwork on Thursday with the Federal Elections Commission declaring his candidacy for 2018 race for Nevada’s 4th Congressional District. Hardy, a Republican, won the seat in 2014 and held it for one term before he was defeated by current Nevada Rep. Ruben Kihuen in 2016.