Drought in Western US heats up as a Senate campaign issue

Federal officials recently announced that Nevada and Arizona would get far less water in 2023 as the stranglehold on the Colorado River worsens because of drought, climate change and demand.

Police investigating allegations that a fan struck Cardinals QB Kyler Murray

Murray was high-fiving front-row spectators at Allegiant Stadium following Byron Murphy Jr.’s game-ending fumble return on Sunday when a man appeared to reach out and smack Murray in the face with an open hand.

Reno air crash: Pilot killed while competing in championship

The crash occurred on the third of six laps during the Jet Gold Race on outer pylon 5, according to race officials.

Murphy’s 59-yard OT fumble return ends Cards’ win over Vegas

Byron Murphy Jr. scooped up Hunter Renfrow’s fumble and returned it 59 yards for a touchdown with 3:51 left in overtime, and the Arizona Cardinals rallied from a 20-point deficit in the second half before running away with a wild 29-23 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.

Man drowns in Lake Mohave near the Nevada-Arizona border

National Park Service rangers found the body near the Cottonwood Cove area of Lake Mohave within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

Las Vegas journalist stabbed to death outside home, police say

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police officers found journalist Jeff German, 69, dead with stab wounds around 10:30 a.m. Saturday.

Nevada approves hand counting votes over fears of machines

Nye County is one of the first jurisdictions nationwide to act on election conspiracies related to mistrust in voting machines.

'We’re driving toward a cliff': Crisis looms without big cuts to Colorado River

Dire consequences could happen if states, cities and farms across the American West cannot agree on how to cut the amount of water they draw from the Colorado River.

Fifth set of human skeletal remains found at Lake Mead as drought conditions continue

It marked the fifth time since May that remains had been uncovered as Western drought forces the shoreline to retreat at the shrinking Colorado River reservoir behind the Hoover Dam.

Nevada family fights for stricter laws after daughter killed in wind-blown bounce house

A lack of U.S. regulations and oversight surrounds the popular, easily rentable inflatable party attraction that could be putting thousands of kids at risk for injury or death, according to researchers.

WATCH: Police body camera footage released from Marshawn Lynch's arrest

Body camera footage showed a Las Vegas Police Department officer pulling ex-NFL running back Marshawn Lynch out of his car as he was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence.

Human remains found at Lake Mead may be from earlier set

National Park Service officials said rangers were called Saturday to the reservoir between Nevada and Arizona after skeletal remains were discovered at Swim Beach.