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Proposed Reno housing development sits on flood plain

A proposal to build 4,700 housing units on a former ranch in Reno could help make a big dent in the region’s housing shortage if the developers can overcome at least one big challenge — it’s in a flood plain.

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In Las Vegas, Al Gore says renewable energy economy ‘taking off’

The Strip was hit by “An Inconvenient Truth” Friday, as former Vice President Al Gore opened the National Clean Energy Conference in Las Vegas with an alarming vision of an unfolding global climate crisis.

 
Nevada gasoline prices rise to highest in 2 years

Nevada gasoline prices spiked this month in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey even though the Silver State doesn’t depend on the Gulf Coast for its fuel needs.

Apple maps app becomes more useful for travelers in Nevada

Apple users will now be able to use the app to view transit options for for Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Las Vegas and Henderson, the company confirmed on Wednesday to the Review-Journal.

Centene to offer health coverage through Nevada exchange

As other companies pull out of the insurance marketplaces created by the Affordable Care Act, Centene is expanding its participation in Nevada and other states in 2018.

Brothel owner has plans for Raiders-themed property near Las Vegas

The owner of Nevada’s best-known legal brothel says he plans use his seventh location to cater to players and staffers of the Raiders NFL franchise once it moves to Las Vegas. But at least one attorney cautions against that.

Just back from Mideast, Gov. Sandoval flies to Morocco for conference

Gov. Brian Sandoval was en route Tuesday to the north African nation of Morocco, where he will attend a three-day conference on cross-regional issues of security, migration, trade and energy, his office said.

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