The record of consecutive days reaching 100 or higher, set in 1944, is 66, said National Weather Service meteorologist Clay Morgan.
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The Ribbon Fire has not burned any buildings or caused injuries, federal officials said.
The redstone rocks in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area have been estimated to be 140 million years old.
The Mojave National Preserve just across the border in California was hit hard much of the afternoon.
A motorcyclist died in a crash involving another vehicle in the southeast valley.
Interstate 15 was closed in both directions in North Las Vegas due to police activity in the area.
Harry Reid International Airport said its parking was in “high demand” this weekend, and expected Terminal 1 long term and economy parking to be at capacity.
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.
Every year, school children guess when the desert tortoise will emerge from his burrow, marking the beginning of spring.
The NV Energy tortoise mascot Wattson emerged from his burrow at the company’s headquarters.
A motorcyclist was killed after a crash with a pickup truck in North Las Vegas.
Winds, cooler temps and possibly some rain on Friday is in the Las Vegas forecast for the week, says the National Weather Service.
Las Vegas locals who grew up in the ’90s and 2000s might remember the Lied Discovery Children’s Museum and Las Vegas Library building along Las Vegas Boulevard.
A collision between a semi-truck and one or more motorcycles was reported Saturday afternoon south of Cal-Nev-Ari and west of Laughlin.
Residents should secure all outdoor objects and be prepared from downed tree limbs and possible power outages.
The pedestrian’s death marked the 44th traffic-related death in Metro’s jurisdiction this year.
Las Vegas is great for many things. Stargazing isn’t one of them.
Las Vegas often finds itself on lists of the most beautiful cities in the United States, but the city of bright lights and glamorous buildings still has its fair share of eyesores.
Outdoor enthusiasts should enjoy a mild and calm weekend be it on the slopes, at the lake or enjoying Las Vegas.
The Henderson Police Department warned residents on Facebook to stop feeding and approaching wildlife.