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Moapa Dace Makes A Comeback - KNPR
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 …
A trip through … another kind of City in Nevada - KNPR
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 …
Overton, Logandale Residents Rally Against Massive Solar Project
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 …
What Makes A Museum Successful? - knpr.org
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 …
Is Las Vegas at risk for a devastating urban fire like LA?
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 …
Las Vegas police officers will not enforce immigration violations, …
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 …
Henderson launches trap, neuter, release program for stray cats
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 …
A vaccine for norovirus is being tested in Carson City, Nevada
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' …
West Henderson exploding with development as potential 'global …
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 …