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Oct 4, 2012 · As recently as 2008 the tiny Moapa Dace, a fish native to Southern Nevada, was on the brink of extinction. But, through efforts to improve habitat and eliminate non-native predators, the fish is ...

Aug 23, 2024 · It’s the largest piece of contemporary art ever created, and it sits more than three hours north of Las Vegas. It’s simply titled City: a land art project spanning more than 700,000 acres in ...

Dec 15, 2020 · View from Mormon Mesa looking east toward the Virgin River/Photo: Heidi Kyser . The group held a rally last Saturday. Organizers say between 100 and 150 people attended the rally during the day.

Jan 14, 2016 · With the entertainment options in Las Vegas, sometimes overlooked are the museums that reside here. Fine art, natural history, state history, entertainment history, special-interest museums ...

Jan 16, 2025 · As crews keep fighting fires in Southern California, as relief efforts begin and the many billions of dollars in damage is assessed, the question has come up: Could this happen in Las Vegas?

Jan 22, 2025 · Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers will not enforce immigration violations, the department emphasized on Tuesday night by posting a department policy on social media.

Dec 5, 2024 · The City of Henderson is trying something new, at least for them, to control its stray cat population: a program to trap, neuter, vaccinate, and then release the cats, the Las Vegas Review-Journal ...

Dec 17, 2024 · Paul serves as KNPR's producer and reporter in Northern Nevada. Based in Reno, Paul specializes in politics, covering the state legislature as well as national issues' effect in Nevada.

Oct 31, 2024 · Henderson is growing quickly and defining itself as more than just a suburban hub of Las Vegas. The City has designated the neighborhood of West Henderson as a potential “global business ...