05/04/2026

Nevada Tightens Water Belt: Legislature Mandates Massive Turf Removal to Combat Drought

As Lake Mead remains locked in drought conditions and Nevada faces cuts of 21,000 acre-feet under current rules, state lawmakers have enacted sweeping conservation measures requiring Southern Nevada to remove nearly one-third of its grass by year's end. The aggressive push reflects Nevada's status as the nation's driest state and a desperate race against dwindling Colorado River supplies.

May 4

LVMPD Nabs Two Juvenile Robbery Suspects After North Las Vegas Chase

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police arrested two male juveniles Tuesday following a high-speed pursuit linked to three early-morning armed street robberies in North Las Vegas. The suspects fled in a vehicle matching witness descriptions, ending with a PIT maneuver near Jerry's Nugget Casino. Authorities confirm no injuries, but the investigation continues across multiple crime scenes.

May 4

LVMPD Busts Cop in $164K Casino Heist Spree

May 4