Las Vegas to California traffic backup tops 20 miles

Holiday travelers returning to California from the Las Vegas area caused a severe backup lasting for more than 20 miles.

Nevada passes 3M population mark with push from Californians

LAS VEGAS (AP) — California is playing an unparalleled role in Nevada's growth, as state population estimates surpassed 3 million people and the U.S. Census Bureau ranked the Silver State as the nation’s fastest-growing in 2018.

Nevada warns hunters of ‘zombie’ deer disease affecting herds in 24 other states

A neurodegenerative disease is spreading through deer and elk populations in 25 states and provinces throughout the United States, turning infected animals into drooling, stumbling ‘zombies.’

Las Vegas shooting anniversary sparks debate on gun control

In the two years since the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, the federal government and states have tightened some gun regulations.

'Storm Area 51' creator cancels alien-themed festival over fear of 'possible humanitarian disaster'

The California man behind the viral "Storm Area 51" event on Facebook that may draw alien-obsessed crowds to a rural Nevada county next week has pulled out of a festival spawned from the popular event because of safety concerns.

Promposal from straight teen to gay teen goes viral

It's prom season so teens all across the U.S. are coming up with fun and unique ways to ask their dates to the big dance.

Blues legend B.B. King hospitalized

Blues legend B.B. King was rushed to a Las Vegas hospital over the weekend. The 89-year-old was reportedly hospitalized for a diabetes-related emergency-a condition he's been dealing with for more ...