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Trump extends disaster declaration for Northern Nevada

The declaration extension gives state, tribal, eligible local governments and some nonprofits more time to apply for federal funds for emergency work, replacement and repairs.

New Nevada butterfly rest area intended to be first in a network

Volunteers gathered on a ranch north of Beatty to plant flowering plants on 4 acres owned by the Nature Conservancy, part of a plan to help monarch butterflies complete their epic migrations.

Energy Secretary Rick Perry tours Yucca Mountain repository

Energy Secretary Rick Perry toured the Yucca Mountain repository Monday, two weeks after the Trump administration added funding in its budget to revive the facility north of Las Vegas.

 
Worms help Las Vegas kids learn about composting

Move over guinea pigs, there’s a new class pet in town. They may not be furry or conventionally cute, but they do wiggle.