Nevada has the highest percentage of public lands of any state in the country. The majority of it is operated by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.
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In the drought-stricken Southwest, understanding your connection to water is paramount. These four books can help you do just that.
All of Nevada’s Indigenous people fall under five groups — Nuwuvi, Numa, Newe, Wá∙šiw and the Mojave.
These species, listed under the Endangered Species Act, are at risk of being lost from the only place they exist in the world — Nevada.
The number of employees at the Southern Nevada Health District grew by almost two-thirds during the COVID-19 pandemic, records show.
A white line on the main street — and a canyon-sized gap in pay — divide the twin towns of West Wendover and Wendover, Utah.
A corrections sergeant received the second-most pay and benefits at nearly $400,000.
The Southern Nevada Water Authority has released its annual Water Resource Plan, which shows the challenges of dealing with a dwindling Colorado River.
UNLV pays its head football coach more than any other employee.
During the past five decades, the U.S. has resettled over 3 million refugees, making it one of the leading countries for finding new homes for people fleeing violence, persecution, and war.
The mountains surrounding the Las Vegas Valley have experienced several disasters over the last 20 years.
Drinking recycled sewage water is gaining steam across the West as cities grapple with the effects of more than two decades of drought that has dwindled water supplies from the Colorado River.
More than 500 items were confiscated from Harry Reid International Airport in the first half of the year, including 19 guns and nine knives.
Projects are planned over the next decade and are part of the Clark County School District’s 2015 Capital Improvement Program.
Children must now be 5 years old by Aug. 1 to attend kindergarten in Nevada’s public schools.
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.
Experts said there are significant safety hazards that in-flight turbulence poses to airline passengers and crews. Injuries have piled up over the years.
A coalition of residents and activists called on the Biden administration to issue heat protections for outdoor workers and declare climate change a national emergency.
Race officials have expressed the desire to host a number of events, including nightclubs, a concert venue, weddings, and private events such as luncheons and fundraisers, at the Grand Prix Plaza.