In 1987, hundreds of protestors flocked to the Nevada National Security Site (then the Nevada Test Site) to protest the United States’ continued nuclear testing after an 18-month moratorium.
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Using news outlets and historical archives, OLBG compiled a collection of photos that exemplify Sin City’s short, colorful history from the first casinos to some of the city’s most famous residents.
The Nevada National Security Site, formerly known as the Nevada Test Site, was the site of over 900 nuclear detonations between 1951 and 1992.
August’s natural disaster was the latest chapter in a series of floods that have damaged roads and buildings at Death Valley National Park.
The Las Vegas Valley has recorded more than several episodes of devastating flooding at times.
How Lake Mead grew, reached capacity, then fell over 80 years.
Over the years, Las Vegas has become a popular destination to celebrate the patriotic holiday.
The Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade, which anticipates over 35,000 attendees, 70 parade entries, 2,500 participants and more than 500 volunteers this year, had humble beginnings.
How safe are the interstate highways you frequent? Stacker analyzed data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s 2020 Fatality Analysis Reporting System to determine which interstates have the most fatalities.
Our interactive graphic shows the Las Vegas Valley’s building growth by decade, and what the population might look like in 2060. More than 2.3 million people live here now.