Nevada

Roads out of Burning Man have dried up enough for festival-goers to leave, organizers say

By Associated Press

At least one death has been reported but festival organizers say it wasn't weather-related.

Death at Burning Man festival under investigation as flooding strands thousands

By Associated Press

Authorities in Nevada were investigating a death at the site of the Burning Man festival where thousands of attendees remained stranded Saturday night as flooding from storms swept through the Nevada desert.

Judge allows roundup of wild horses in Nevada despite 31 animal deaths

By Scott Sonner, Associated Press

A federal judge has cleared the way for the U.S. government to continue capturing thousands of wild horses in Nevada despite the deaths of 31 mustangs during the weekslong roundup.

Massive wildfire threatens iconic Joshua trees despite progress taming the flames

By Ty O'Neil, Stefanie Dazio, Rio Yamat, Associated Press

Firefighters aided by rain fought to contain a massive blaze that swept through the California desert into Nevada and are threatening the region's famous spiky trees.

Las Vegas could break heat record as Southwest endures scorching temperatures

By Ken Ritter, Julie Watson, Associated Press

The blistering heat wave was forecast to get worse this weekend for Nevada, Arizona and California, where desert temperatures were predicted to soar in parts past 120 degrees Fahrenheit during the day, and remain in the 90s F overnight.

Across the U.S. Southwest, residents in desert cities like Phoenix endure an extreme heat wave

By Terry Tang, Associated Press

Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and Southern California are getting hit with 100-degree-plus temps and excessive heat warnings. To add insult to injury, the region has been left high and dry with no monsoon activity.

Nevada secures $285 million opioid settlement with Walgreens, bringing total settlements to $1 billion

By Associated Press

Announced by state Attorney General Aaron Ford on Wednesday, it is the last in a series of multiyear settlements Nevada has reached with pharmaceutical companies, retailers and others.

Nevada Republican governor enshrines abortion protections

By Gabe Stern, Associated Press

The move on Tuesday marks a rare occurrence of a Republican governor approving measures that are part of Democrats' vow to make the western swing state an abortion safe haven.

Las Vegas-to-California high-speed rail line gets bipartisan backing

By Ken Ritter, Associated Press

A bipartisan congressional group from Nevada and California is asking the Biden administration to fast-track federal funds for a private company to build a high-speed rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area.

Nevada Democrats push 3 gun control bills 5 years after deadly Las Vegas shooting

By Gabe Stern, Associated Press

Nevada Democrats and gun control advocates rallied around a trio of bills Thursday that amplified calls for gun regulation while recalling the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting that became the deadliest in U.S. history.