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Frolicking fish near Carson River in Nevada could be spawning, official says

The Carson River is having its first healthy water year in quite some time and dozens of large fish were frolicking in a shallow wetland near the river on Thursday. Wildlife Department Public Information Officer Chris Healy said the fish are likely carp and were probably spawning,

Man’s body found in Bullhead City after police pursuit

A body discovered in a wash area in Bullhead City, Arizona, on Wednesday afternoon has been identified as Joseph Francis Campbell, 45, of Morongo Valley, California.

Senate OKs Heller’s drone, other provisions in FAA bill

The U.S. Senate on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a long-awaited Federal Aviation Administration bill that includes provisions by Sen. Dean Heller on creating a program for package-carrying drones and giving the state’s testing sites additional flexibility to partner with industry on emerging technologies.

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Plea agreement resolves murder case in Arizona

A plea agreement has been entered to resolve a murder case in northwest Arizona. James Collins, 51, pleaded guilty Tuesday in the October 2014 death of his girlfriend Cynthia Horn, 54.

Swarm of small earthquakes continues in northwestern Arizona

A swarm of mostly small earthquakes in a remote part of northwestern Arizona has entered its fourth week its fourth week, gently shaking the sparsely populated area while piquing the curiosity of scientists from afar.

Nine people to get $173,000 each in case against polygamous towns

PHOENIX — Authorities have revealed how much money will be given to nine people in a settlement against two polygamous towns in Arizona and Utah that were found to have discriminated against nonbelievers.

Lake Tahoe’s clarity decline blamed on rainy weather

Lake Tahoe’s famed waters lost clarity in 2015, due in part to warmer waters and more rain than snow the previous winter, researchers said Tuesday.

Reno prisoner dies in medical facility

An inmate at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center in Reno died Tuesday morning.

Legislators call for reform of higher ed system following email revelations

Legislators and the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce are calling for action following revelations that the Nevada System of Higher Education worked to undermine the Legislature’s effort to reform college and university funding models.

US Supreme Court may be divided over immigration suit that includes Nevada

Conservative Supreme Court justices expressed sharp skepticism about President Barack Obama’s immigration efforts Monday, leaving his actions to help millions of people who are in the country illegally in the hands of a seemingly divided court.

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