Aug 16 Watch 6:12 Federal water restrictions in the West underscore severity of climate crisis By Stephanie Sy The federal government on Tuesday announced a second round of water restrictions to states that depend on the Colorado River Basin. The move comes as the American West faces unprecedented challenges to preserve water that continues to recede rapidly. Jennifer… Continue watching
Aug 16 Colorado River cuts set to disrupt farming in Western states By Suman Naishadham, Sam Metz, Associated Press The move affecting Arizona and Nevada came as officials predict levels at Lake Mead, the largest U.S. reservoir, will plummet even further than they have. The cuts will place officials in those states under extraordinary pressure to plan for a… Continue reading
Aug 15 Drought-stricken Western states face deadline to cut water use from Colorado River By Felicia Fonseca and Sam Metz, Associated Press Seven Western U.S. states face a deadline from the federal government to come up with a plan to use substantially less Colorado River water in 2023. Continue reading
Aug 01 Across the country, Republican primaries feature candidates who deny outcome of 2020 election By Bob Christie, Associated Press An Arizona lawmaker endorsed by former President Donald Trump and another lawmaker who also believes the 2020 election should be overturned are among four Republicans vying to be the top election officer in Arizona. Continue reading
Jul 29 Distrust in election process grips Nevada community By Sam Metz, Associated Press Water rights, livestock rules and marijuana licenses are among the many local dramas that consume the time of the five commissioners in this vast swath of rural and deeply Republican Nevada. Continue reading
Jul 19 Officials say no injuries after transformer catches fire at Hoover Dam By Ken Ritter, Associated Press Videos posted on social media showed what appeared to be a fire or explosion in a building near the base of the dam. Continue reading
Jun 13 2022 Nevada Primary Election Results By Associated Press A Nevada Republican with a political pedigree and the backing of former President Donald Trump and the GOP establishment is facing a surprisingly strong primary challenge. Continue reading
Jun 03 WATCH: Harris says it's time for tougher gun laws at U.S. Conference of Mayors in Nevada By Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris told the nation's mayors that it is "time for unity" and time to fight for tougher gun laws. Continue reading
Dec 29 Watch 9:06 A look at the life and legacy of Senate titan and Democratic firebrand Harry Reid By Lisa Desjardins, Tess Conciatori Former Democratic Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada died Tuesday, at the age of 82, after a four-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Reid went from humble beginnings in a small town to become one of the longest-serving Senate majority leaders in… Continue watching
Dec 29 'Man of action, man of his word': allies and opponents remember late Senate leader Harry Reid By Kevin Freking, Laurie Kellman, Ken Ritter, Associated Press Former presidents and ex-Senate colleagues are lauding longtime Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, who died Tuesday. Continue reading