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Wolves knocking on Nevada’s door

Beyond the one that prowls the university in Reno, Nevada is not known for its wolf packs. But a national environmental group believes the Silver State could someday support wolves, assuming the animals survive long enough to make it here.

Quake swarm increases chance of larger event, geologists say

An earthquake swarm that began in a secluded northwest Nevada region this summer has grown more intense in recent days, increasing the chance of a large quake occurring, geology officials said.

Veterans parade highlights Vegas’ patriotism

Las Vegas visitors might not think of Las Vegas as being overly patriotic, yet the valley organizes the “largest Veteran’s Day parade west of the Mississippi,” according to its organizers.

Woman dead after being struck by car in Henderson

A 74-year-old woman is dead after a Saturday evening auto-pedestrian accident in the southeast valley, according to Henderson police.

Man dies in Sunday morning motorcycle crash

A man is dead following an early Sunday morning motorcycle crash in the south valley, according to Las Vegas police.

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Las Vegas police investigating Friday night homicide

Las Vegas police are investigating the shooting death of a man who was found early Saturday morning near Martin Luther King and Lake Mead boulevards.

Touro University Nevada celebrates 10 years, with focus on innovation

Providing health care services in a constantly evolving environment requires new approaches for preparing medical students, the leaders of Touro University Nevada said as the private, nonprofit school prepares to celebrate its 10-year anniversary.

Fifth Street on way to becoming Bridge to Somewhere

There’s a Bridge to Nowhere in North Las Vegas today, but if all goes according to plan, it’ll become a Bridge to Somewhere by mid-2016.

Two hospitalized in Vegas head-on crash

Two people were hospitalized after a crash that closed the intersection of Vegas and Rancho drives Saturday night, according to Las Vegas police.

Nevada winners, losers in Tuesday’s election

Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval was Nevada’s biggest winner in Tuesday’s election — and not just because he earned another four years in office in a landslide victory with more than 70 percent of the vote.

Mob Museum scare over; it was a gift

The small package found in front of the Mob Museum that led to an evacuation Saturday evening did not turn out to be anything serious, Las Vegas police said.

Assemblyman eyes Reno City Council seat

Assemblyman David Bobzien says he’s interested in filling the Reno City Council seat being vacated by Mayor-elect Hillary Schieve.

Nellis air show draws a big crowd

More than 75,000 people came to Nellis Air Force Base’s Aviation Nation show Saturday to see up close the fast, precision flying of the Thunderbirds and other aerial demonstration teams.

 
Nevada rancher Bundy waits as FBI probes

Life on the ranch six miles downstream of this Virgin River hamlet has been peaceful in the six months since hundreds of gun-toting militia members from across the nation rallied in support of defiant rancher Cliven Bundy, but FBI investigators could change things a bit.

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