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NewsAggregateHome AggregateEndurance run spotlights future of Colorado River, Southwest
Ultramarathoner and water advocate Mina Guli will put her endurance to the test this summer by running the entire length of the Colorado River — ...
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Lake MeadNewsAggregateEPA says it will propose drinking water limit for perchlorate, but only because court ordered it
Nevada had said in 2020 that it wouldn't be affected by the reversal, after 20 years of cleanup efforts that dramatically reduced the concentration of ...
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FeaturedLake MeadBoat life: Exploring Lake Mead, a floating respite, an engineering miracle and an economic driver for Las Vegas
More than 90 years after it was created during the Great Depression, Lake Mead provides about 90% of the water supply in Southern Nevada. And ...
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PoliticsNewsGovernmentLake Mead layoffs highlight strain on workers and the National Park Service
Riley Rackliffe stared at the ceiling of his home and weighed the pros and cons of the federal government’s severance package offer. The government offered ...
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NewsLake MeadPure Water Southern California facility could help keep more water in Lake Mead
The SNWA has authorized $750 million to fund a portion of the project.
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NewsAggregateHome AggregateUS legislation proposes $25 million boost for Las Vegas Wash improvements
A proposal in the U.S. Senate would bring $25 million in additional funding to Southern Nevada to help combat drought and fund erosion control projects ...
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A&EBoaters, businesses try to adapt to Lake Mead’s low water level
Lake Mead is the fifth most-visited national park in the country, welcoming more than 7 million annual visitors.
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NewsAggregateHome AggregateHow new Colorado River cuts will impact states, residents
Arizona and Nevada residents won't face bans on watering their lawns or washing their cars despite more Colorado River water shortages. But U.S. officials ...
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Lake MeadNewsClimate change continues to impact Lake Mead and the Colorado River
For the first time a Lake Mead intake pipe installed by the federal government more than 50 years ago became visible above water in April.
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U.S. projections on drought-hit Colorado River grow more dire
The U.S. government released projections Wednesday that indicate an even more troubling outlook for a river that serves 40 million people in the American West.
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NewsAggregateHome AggregateBLM wants to remove over 500 burros from Lake Mead area
The Bureau of Land Management wants to remove and adopt out more than 500 wild burros that roam the desert near Lake Mead, nearly eliminating ...
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AggregateAllLake MeadNew national recreational trail designated along Colorado River
The Laughlin-Bullhead City area officially has a new 76-mile-long recreation trail.
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PhotographyFeaturedLake MeadA visual tour of Southern Nevada’s natural beauty
Weekly photographers Yasmina Chavez and Wade Vandervort have been been out exploring, and here are some of the tranquil scenes captured through their lenses.
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Lake MeadBreaking NewsNewsBody of woman who went missing at Lake Mead is recovered
Crews on Saturday morning recovered the body of a woman who went underwater at Lake Mead National Recreation Area Wednesday night after she jumped in ...
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Woman goes missing after trying to help struggling swimmer at Lake Mead
A woman who jumped into the water at Lake Mead National Recreation Area Wednesday night to help a man who was drowning was missing Thursday ...
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Lake MeadattractionOutdoorsExplore the many outdoor options during your Las Vegas stay
Head outside and get off the grid with some off-Strip activities.
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As We See ItLake Mead NRA offers free admission for National Park Week
The National Park Service celebrates its centennial anniversary this year.
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Weekly Q&ATalking with Lake Mead's new superintendent, Bronx-born Lizette Richardson
The Mayor of Lake Mead.
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As We See ItClicking Lake Mead: The national recreation area launched a Virtual Museum
Explore the park's history—virtually.
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OpinionBrian GreenspunWhere I StandLas Vegas deserves more than just Adelson’s voice
Killing daily newspapers is not something that should bring anyone who works in this industry any pleasure, nor anyone who believes in our democracy and ...
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MusicReview: Cyndi Lauper stays true to her colors in artsy Vegas residency at the Colosseum
After wrapping an international farewell tour last year and being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in November, Lauper’s pistol energy continues ...
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BusinessNewsAggregate40 Under 40: Celebrating the leaders shaping Las Vegas’ future
From entrepreneurs to community advocates, this year’s 40 Under 40 class reflects a shared commitment to progress, service and impact.
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NewsNevada, California and Arizona announce new water-saving plan for dwindling Colorado River
With the Colorado River’s giant reservoirs declining toward critically low levels, negotiators for California, Arizona and Nevada announced Friday that they have agreed on a ...
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NewsAggregateAllVanderpump Hotel set to open next month on Las Vegas Strip
Lisa Vanderpump is on the verge of adding a new title to her résumé: hotelier. The Vanderpump Hotel, a 188-room boutique resort taking shape from ...
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AggregateAllNewsLas Vegas to Sonoma wine country just got significantly faster
Southwest Airlines’ new nonstop Las Vegas-Santa Rosa service offers a quick route into Sonoma County, where redwoods, historic homes and wineries await …
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A&E5 thoughts: The 2026 LVL Up Expo at Las Vegas Convention Center
If cosplay is the currency of every great fan expo, LVL Up was loaded.
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Fine Art'Rhythm and Resilience: Black Vegas' highlights the legacy of the city's African American community
"Rhythm and Resilience" is on display through August 20 at the new Civic Center Gallery.
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MGM GrandMGM ResortsBusinessMGM Grand launches retro gaming lounge with free play for guests
MGM Grand has opened Bonus Round Totally Awesome Bar + Arcade, a 21-and-older venue that blends classic arcade games with cocktails, casual food and a ...
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A&EWhat to do in Las Vegas this week: April 30-May 6
Mary J. Blige at Dolby Live, 50 Cent at LIV, Emo Orchestra at the Strat, Las Vegas DreamBirds at Hard Rock Live and more.
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AggregateAllSportsHenderson 12-year-old wins Elks National Hoop Shoot with perfect performance
Duncan, a 12-year-old sixth-grader at Jack & Terry Mannion Middle School in Henderson, won the Elks Free Throw National Hoop Shoot on April 18 in ...
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NewsOpinionSportsLas Vegas High's NFL pipeline starts with neighborhood grit
Fernando Carmona Jr. is one of four players from Las Vegas High who will take part in rookie minicamps in the coming weeks — a ...
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NewsairplaneAllegiant AirSpirit Airlines ceases operations. Las Vegas airport says all 16 routes still covered
Spirit Airlines took its last flight this week, ending 34 years of bright yellow planes and bare-bones fares that made budget travel accessible to millions ...
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NewsAggregateAllGolden Knights fall behind in series against Mammoth after dropping Game 3
Lawson Crouse scored twice in a 5:42 span in the second period and the Utah Mammoth won the first NHL playoff game in the state, ...
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NewsAggregateHome AggregateLas Vegas pitched as relocation spot for Vancouver MLS team
The Athletic reports that a special committee of MLS owners met earlier this month to discuss the future of the Vancouver franchise, including the possibility ...
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MusicOlivia Rodrigo plus Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean set December dates in Las Vegas
A couple of blockbuster tours announced Las Vegas dates for December on Thursday, with Olivia Rodrigo booking two nights at T-Mobile Arena and Luke Bryan ...
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Breaking NewsNevada mourns Ruby Duncan, a legendary advocate for poor families
Ruby Duncan co-founded Operation Life, a nonprofit she directed for nearly two decades, building medical clinics, daycare centers, drug prevention programs and employment initiatives.
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UNLVUNLV sportsNewsVanderbilt forward transferring to UNLV basketball
His most notable experience came as a sophomore at Washington in 2024-25 when he averaged 11.8 points and five rebounds per game in making 27 ...
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MusicMoshpits and memories: Sick New World Las Vegas
After a year-long hiatus, Sick New World returned to the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on April 25 with more than 50 bands.
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AggregateAllNewsNew extreme heat strategy aims to shield Southern Nevada’s most vulnerable commuters
The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada launched a plan to fortify the region’s infrastructure against extreme heat ...
