Nevada

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.

WATCH: Biden announces creation of national monuments, marine sanctuary in West

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

President Joe Biden has established national monuments in Nevada and Texas and creating a marine sanctuary southwest of Hawaii. Biden announced the measures Tuesday at a White House summit on conservation.

States, federal government want Supreme Court to end Navajo fight for Colorado River water

By Michael Phillis, Associated Press

The tribe says the federal government broke its treaty promise to provide a sufficient water supply for the tribe and that it should come up with a plan to do so.

U.S. judge won't block huge lithium mine on Nevada-Oregon line

By Scott Sonner, Associated Press

A federal judge has sided with the Biden administration and a mining company in a fight with environmentalists and tribal leaders trying to block a huge lithium mine in Nevada near the Oregon line.