Noncigarette tobacco products and limited funding for state tobacco control programs contributed to the low scores on the American Lung Association’s annual scorecard.
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More than 200 people turned out for the hearing at Aliante Hotel in North Las Vegas to weigh in on Air Force’s plans to expand its vast training range and close off more of Desert National Wildlife Refuge north of Las Vegas.
The remains of an adult moose were found on Christmas Day 20 miles southeast of the Northern Nevada town of Jarbidge. The animal’s head and much of its meat were taken, suggesting the work of a poacher or poachers.
Minor inconveniences were the order of the day Monday, as Congress limped toward a temporary funding measure aimed at ending the shutdown after less than 72 hours.
Nevada marijuana sales continue to soar well above the state’s initial projections, with dispensaries selling $33.4 million in marijuana and the state bringing in more than $5.5 million in taxes in the month of November.
Carlos Anton Pashaca-Rodriguez, 21, died of multiple gunshot wounds to his head and multiple stab and incise wounds, according to the Clark County coroner’s office. His death was ruled a homicide.
A male inmate walked away from a conservation camp north of Las Vegas on Saturday and is at large, the Nevada Corrections Department said.
Periods of below-average snowpack have become increasing common in some Western mountain ranges, including some caused by “wet” drought that results when mountain areas usually blanketed with snow get rain instead.
A survey of bald eagles last week at Lake Mead National Recreation Area counted 137 bald eagles and five golden eagles — the highest number in five years and above the 10-year average.
Animal welfare groups aim to provide new homes in Nevada for dozens of cats being transported from California to free up space in shelters in that state for other animals made homeless due to wildfires.