While western states work to hash out a plan to save the crumbling Colorado River system, officials from Southern Nevada are preparing for the worst — including possible water restrictions in the … [Read more...] about Planning for the worst: Agency seeks power to limit residential water use
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Las Vegas OKs marijuana lounge regulations
The years-long vision of cannabis consumption lounges within Las Vegas came a step closer to reality Wednesday after the City Council approved regulations for the establishments. But after a … [Read more...] about Las Vegas OKs marijuana lounge regulations
Another first: Horsford heads up Black caucus in Congress
Growing up in Las Vegas, Steven Horsford never dreamed he’d one day serve in Congress. To help his single mother and his three siblings, he started working at age 14 for a Pizza Hut during the day … [Read more...] about Another first: Horsford heads up Black caucus in Congress
Mercedes-Benz first to bring autonomous tech to Nevada’s roads
Thanks to Nevada, luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz became the first car company in the U.S. to receive a certification for a Level Three autonomous vehicle, which allows a car to operate itself under … [Read more...] about Mercedes-Benz first to bring autonomous tech to Nevada’s roads
Emails reveal tensions in Colorado River talks
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Competing priorities, outsized demands and the federal government’s retreat from a threatened deadline stymied a deal last summer on how to drastically reduce water use from the … [Read more...] about Emails reveal tensions in Colorado River talks