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Nevada recreational marijuana sales reach $33M in August

Nevada dispensaries sold more than $33 million in recreational marijuana and the state pulled in nearly $5 million in total taxes in August, according to numbers released by the Nevada Department of Taxation Monday.

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Butterfly prompts Girl Scouts to close camp near Las Vegas

The Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada is abandoning its longtime camp in the mountains west of Las Vegas, in part because of restrictions placed on the property to protect the endangered Mount Charleston blue butterfly.

Moose making themselves at home in Northern Nevada

The Silver State now appears to be home to a resident population of moose, which have been sighted and photographed with increasing regularity in northern Elko and Humboldt counties.

 
Rosen-backed gun control bill goes too far

It was entirely predictable that Democrats would use the horrific Las Vegas Strip shooting to renew their push for gun control. It was also entirely predictable that they would go too far.

Deadline nears for attempts to recall Nevada senators

Deadlines are fast approaching for signatures to be submitted for a trio of recall petitions but the groups behind the efforts remain shrouded in mystery.

 
Good guy with a gun stops kidnapping

It was habit, not heroism, that caused Justin Pearson to grab his gun. But seconds later, that weapon enabled Pearson to stop a kidnapping taking place just outside his Las Vegas home on Oct. 5.

Nevada Democrats accuse Dean Heller of ethics violation

The Nevada Democratic Party has filed an ethics complaint accusing Sen. Dean Heller of using his position on a U.S. Senate money committee to solicit donations for re-election.

Dean Heller amasses nearly $4.2M to defend Senate seat

Vulnerable GOP incumbent added about $1.1 million to his coffers during the third quarter in advance of primary and general election challenges next year.