With just 964 full-time residents scattered halfway between Las Vegas and Reno, Esmeralda County provides a snapshot into what demographers say is a fast-disappearing rural way of life in the American West.
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The Bureau of Land Management is trying to clean up and close part of Southern Nevada’s most popular spot for target shooting, but the agency has its work cut out for it.
The state was one of four, along with Nevada, that voted in 2016 to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. And with sales projected to top $5 billion once the market gets fully up and running, California’s cannabis corner is expected to be by far the nation’s largest.
Columnist Jane Ann Morrison has had some interesting conversations with men and women after watching 18 hours of the documentary “The Vietnam War.” She also has learned Vegas PBS is holding monthly “Veterans Coffee Conversations” at the station.
Vegas Strong 5K /1M participants ran and walked in the memory of those who lost their lives during the mass shooting on Oct. 1.
It doesn’t snow much in Las Vegas, but snowflakes have shown up at UNLV.
Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash Saturday night in the west valley, a Metro spokesman said.
Freed’s Bakery is excited about National Cookie Day — and its staff wants Las Vegas to be excited, too.
The Aviation Open House and Car Show landed at the North Las Vegas Airport in North Las Vegas on Saturday.
Freshman Democratic Rep. Ruben Kihuen, a rising star in Nevada politics, said he will not resign his seat amid allegations of sexual harassment despite calls to do so from House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and members of Nevada’s congressional delegation.
Thousands of runners filled the streets of downtown Las Vegas to participate in the Great Santa Run Saturday morning to benefit Opportunity Village.
Mary Beth Heishman is a high school teacher and , but moonlights as a jewelry maker.
The three men fired at least 23 rounds in six minutes. At 4:32 a.m. on Nov. 19, the Sportsman’s Royal Manor apartment complex at 5600 Boulder Highway erupted in gunfire.
A 56-year-old man previously sentenced to death for the 1983 murders of two Reno girls died Thursday afternoon at a Carson City hospital.
Las Vegas returns to the PBS spotlight this season with three concert showcases.
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Sean Bloom has a sharp eye for success, always considering risk versus reward. Last year, the 21-year-old made headlines alongside his billionaire father, Jay Bloom, after narrowly escaping a deadly trip aboard OceanGate’s Titan Sub. They might both be dead if Jay hadn’t heeded Sean’s warning. “I’m always assessing whether potential deals or situations are […]
Speakers at a Board of Regents meeting expressed disappointment in a lack of response from the board and UNLV leadership on a recent commencement speech.
A weak trough passing north of Las Vegas will bring some gusty winds as the only blemish on a Memorial Day weekend forecast, says the National Weather Service.
Nicholas Bott, 44, had been facing a felony charge of child abuse and a gross misdemeanor count of contact with a minor.
Safety while boating at Lake Mead National Recreation Area has long been an issue, leading to several deaths almost every year since 2000.
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