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Protesters rally against immigration policy in Las Vegas

Armed with signs, shouting chants, dressed in white and carrying water to handle the summer heat, a few hundred people gathered in downtown Las Vegas on Saturday morning to protest the Trump administration’s family separation and detention policy.

Nevada marijuana sales have another strong month

The recreational marijuana industry has accounted for 17 percent of the state’s taxable sales base this year, according to the department.

Old Nevada mines may get new leases on life as solar arrays

The State Environmental Commission voted Wednesday to add “renewable energy development and storage” to the list of acceptable post-production uses for shuttered mines to encourage developers to use the already-disturbed land.

Las Vegas might become second city to allow marijuana lounges

Despite recreational marijuana use being legal for more than a year in Nevada, Las Vegas’ roughly 42 million annual visitors don’t have many options for where they can use the pot they buy in local dispensaries. State law bans public consumption, and casinos and hotels don’t allow people to consume cannabis on their properties.

Ex-Henderson police chief suing mayor, other city officials

Ex-Henderson Police Chief Patrick Moers has filed a lawsuit that accuses Mayor Debra March and other city leaders of soliciting false sexual misconduct claims against him, damaging his reputation and forcing him to resign.

New Nevada toad species may qualify for endangered status

After a 90-day review of the Dixie Valley toad, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Tuesday that the rare amphibian warrants a more comprehensive 12-month study to determine if it should become Nevada’s newest listed species.

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