Dozens of new ALERTWildfire cameras will help detect fire ignitions faster than ever
As the 2021 wildfire season begins in California, more state-of-the-art pan-tilt-zoom ALERTWildfire cameras are being set up in the Bay Area to capture the first glimpses and signs of fire ignitions.
New law paves the way for Nevada marijuana smoking lounges in 2022
A new law approved by the Nevada Legislature and signed by Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak paves the way for marijuana consumption lounges to open in the state next year.
Body found on Las Vegas trail 10 days ago identified as San Jose boy
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has been investigating the case as a homicide after a group of hikers discovered the boy's body 10 days ago on a trail in Mountain Springs, Nevada.
Mixed reactions to second consecutive cancellation of Burning Man
The cancellation of Burning Man for the second year is drawing mixed reaction in northern Nevada. Businesses say they’ll miss the economic boost from festival-goers, meanwhile health officials are glad they won’t contribute to increasing the risk of spreading COVID-19.
Drones dropping tree seeds, soil over forests ravaged by fire
Conservationists on the California-Nevada border are experimenting with a new way to try to revive forests devastated by wildfires: by using drones to rain balls of nutrients, soil and pine seeds over the ravaged landscapes.
Health officials link additional cases of liver illness to bottled water brand Real Water
Health officials reported six more cases of liver illness believed to be linked to the bottled water brand Real Water. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has opened a probe into the company.
Burning Man festival canceled for 2nd year in a row due to COVID-19 pandemic
Burning Man organizers announced Tuesday they are canceling this summer’s annual counter-culture festival in the Nevada desert for the second year in a row because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Federal infrastructure plan spurs talk of Vegas-LA rail service
Proposed federal infrastructure funding for rail projects has transportation planners taking another look at a Los Angeles-to-Las Vegas passenger route and a high-speed rail line along the I-15 corridor to Victorville.
Western US prepares for possible 1st water shortage declaration
The lakes that store water supplying millions of people in the U.S. West are projected to shrink to historic lows in the coming months, dropping to levels that could trigger the federal government's first-ever official shortage declaration.
2 California tech companies moving to new facilities in Reno
Two California tech companies have announced plans to bring their businesses to Reno, perfect examples of the type of firms local economic development officials are targeting to diversify the region’s economy.
Nevada town sues for rights to water leaking from US canal
A Nevada town is trying to block the U.S. government from renovating a 115-year-old earthen irrigation canal with a plan that would eliminate leaking water that local residents use to fill their own wells.
Thousands of ideas offered for Vegas mass shooting memorial
More than 5,100 responses have come in to a panel planning a permanent memorial to the 2017 shooting on the Las Vegas Strip that became the deadliest in modern U.S. history.
Texas woman hits jackpot, wins over 300k at Las Vegas airport slot machine
A Texas woman is leaving Las Vegas $300,000 richer.
Tiny bubbles aid new push to kill invasive weeds at Lake Tahoe
Researchers at Lake Tahoe are using tiny bubbles to combat the spread of invasive weeds that rob the alpine lake of its clarity.
Tahoe backdrop is 'mic drop' moment for outdoor NHL games
The NHL built a rink on the 18th hole at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort on the southern shores of Lake Tahoe for a pair of games this weekend. It's one of the most scenic outdoor rinks imaginable.
Lake Tahoe outdoor NHL games could lead to more picturesque sites
Outdoor games have become the the marquee event of the NHL season ever since the league staged the first Winter Classic in Buffalo back in 2008.
3 Bay Area men arrested in connection to organized retail crime in Reno
Three Bay Area men were arrested Thursday and more than $150,000 in merchandise was seized following the investigation of a large retail theft in Reno.
Environmentalists move toward litigation over fuel break plan
Environmentalists intend to sue the U.S government to block plans to build up to 11,000 miles of fuel breaks they claim would violate the Endangered Species Act.
Another late-season collapse keeps Raiders out of playoffs
Derek Carr will need to wait at least another year to make his first playoff appearance after the Raiders suffer another late-season collapse.
Derek Carr upgraded to full participant for Raiders
Quarterback Derek Carr was a full participant in practice less than a week after leaving a game with a groin injury and could be on target to play this week for the Las Vegas Raiders.