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NHP names 3 killed in head-on crash just south of Tonopah

The crash happened just after 2:15 p.m. Wednesday. A red Dodge Ram pickup pulling a trailer was heading north on the two-lane highway when it crossed into the southbound lane for unknown reasons and slammed into an oncoming green Mitsubishi Montero.

Crash kills three on U.S. Highway 95 just south of Tonopah

The head-on crash happened just after 2:15 p.m., according to Nevada Highway Patrol. All six people involved in the crash were wearing seat belts. Impairment is not suspected.

Nevada’s new license plate celebrates diverse landscape

A multi-colored mountain range set against a wide-open, light blue sky will serve as the state’s new standard-issue license plate, bearing the phrase “Home Means Nevada.”

McCarran among 3 Southern Nevada airports receiving federal grants

McCarran International, North Las Vegas, Boulder City and Battle Mountain airports will receive federal grants that will go toward studies aimed at improving their airfields, Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., said Wednesday.

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Sloan on-ramp at I-15 reopens after crash

The Regional Transportation Commission is reporting the Sloan on-ramp at Interstate 15 is has reopened after it was closed for just less than an hour Friday because of a crash.

Tesla, Faraday highway projects to see milestones this week

Two major highway improvement projects stemming from the successful recruitment of electric car makers Tesla and Faraday Future to Nevada will see major milestones this week.

Lawmakers discuss possible rules for the road

Making room for bicyclists, the potential impact of recreational marijuana and cellphone use while driving are among hot-button transportation topics that could be discussed when the Legislature meets in February, several Nevada lawmakers said Tuesday.

Baker gets its first traffic signal

Now, the popular pit stop between Las Vegas and Los Angeles can boast its first traffic signal. A switch was unceremoniously flipped at noon Tuesday, in front of the Baker Travel Plaza on the north end of town.