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Extreme Heat Warning issued July 9 at 9:56AM PDT until July 9 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
* WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions are expected this afternoon. Afternoon high temperatures in the Colorado River Valley will be between 110 and 120 degrees. High temperatures in the lower elevations of southern Mohave County will be around 110 to...

NBA Summer League 2025 preview: Cooper Flagg, Bronny James and more to watch in Las Vegas
Las Vegas Summer League is upon us! For 11 glorious days soaked in the Nevada desert sun and as many free drinks at the baccarat as you can handle, summer league will scratch that itch you have for NBA basketball. You get to see the rookies and...
UCLA Study: Duration of Heat Waves Accelerating Faster Than Global Warming
While millions of Americans swelter under heat warnings from the National Weather Service, new research finds that not only will climate change make heat waves hotter and longer, but the lengthening of heat waves will accelerate with each...

Hantavirus exposure confirmed at Grand Canyon; 4 cases in Nevada in 2025
Bat with rabies also found at national park, official says LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A park employee at the Grand Canyon was exposed to hantavirus, and a separate case of exposure to rabies in the park has also been confirmed. A Coconino County health...

Heat advisory issued for northern Nevada as triple-digit heat forecasted to slam region
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a heat advisory effective from 11 a.m. Sunday to 11 a.m. Wednesday. The advisory warns of high temperatures ranging from 95 to 105 degrees, with overnight lows in the upper 60s and lower 70s. The...

Las Vegas woman attacked by a shark in Florida
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A Las Vegas woman shares with FOX5 her account of a Florida shark attack as officials urge out-of-town beachgoers to practice safety precautions and be aware of their surroundings. The ordeal happened in late May in the...

Free event connecting Las Vegas Hispanic fathers to resources
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Many Latino families in the Las Vegas Valley are getting a unique chance Saturday to connect with help they may not know exists. A free event is encouraging fathers and sons to speak up and ask for help. The event, hosted...

F1 experience allows Las Vegas teens a look at racing, science
Megan Collins, 12, and Jaden Martin, 18, are driven to succeed. At the F1 Drive Karting Camp, they have a chance to race their way to the F1 Drive Grand Prix — the finale of their experience in the new camp — on July 26. But they also hope to win...

Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation announces 2025 Scholarship Winners
Independent, local journalism needs your support to survive and thrive. Join the YubaNet community today. GRASS VALLEY, Calif. July 9, 2025 – The Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation is proud to highlight three exceptional students who have been...

Mosquito abatement fogging happening Wednesday in northeast Carson City
On Wednesday, July 9, starting at approximately 9 p.m. and ending at approximately 11:00 p.m., Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) will conduct ground fogging as part of the Mosquito Abatement Program. The ground fogging will take place...

Carson City to conduct mosquito fogging in northeast neighborhoods Wednesday night
CARSON CITY, Nev. — Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) will carry out ground fogging on Wednesday, July 9, from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. as part of its Mosquito Abatement Program. The fogging will occur in the northeast areas of Carson...
Nevada youth can kick off summer with free fishing, hunting license
Click play to listen to this article. Everybody loves to get something free and right now, kids aged 12-17 can get a fishing and hunting license at no cost from the Nevada Department of Wildlife. The license is good for one year and normally sells...

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 8 at 1:08AM PDT until July 9 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
* WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions are expected on Wednesday. Afternoon high temperatures in the Colorado River Valley will be between 110 and 120 degrees. High temperatures in the lower elevations of southern Mohave County will be around 110 to...

Las Vegas Faces Record West Nile Virus Mosquito Surge
It's summertime, and there's mosquitos everywhere! West Nile Virus has been detected in Las Vegas, just 100 miles from the Utah border. Local health officials are urging some major caution as a record number of mosquitos are in the area carrying...

Carson City agencies urge locals to protect themselves, pets from ticks
Carson City Health and Human Services has received numerous inquiries regarding ticks. In Nevada, ticks can transmit serious diseases such as Lyme disease, Relapsing Fever, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and Colorado Tick Fever. These illnesses can...

Custom-built cages protecting pets from coyotes trending in Las Vegas Valley
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Whether they’re sleuthing along fences, or strolling on the sidewalk, coyote activity continues to be a growing concern for Las Vegas Valley residents. In response to more coyote sightings in his neighborhood, one...

Joint Agency Operation: Nevada County Sheriff’s Office and California Department of Fish and Wildlife Partner for Illegal Cannabis Enforcement
Independent, local journalism needs your support to survive and thrive. Join the YubaNet community today. Nevada City –For several years, members of the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) Special Investigation Unit (SIU) and the California...

Vast lithium deposit in central Nevada could shape the future of U.S. energy independence
RAILROAD VALLEY, Nev. (KOLO) -In a remote stretch of central Nevada—between Tonopah and Ely—geologists believe they’ve uncovered one of the largest lithium deposits in North America. The deposit, located in Railroad Valley, a once vast inland sea...

Pro-Doping 'Enhanced Games' Olympics-Style Event Coming to Las Vegas
Published July 7, 2025 12:32 PM PDT PUSHING LIMITS WITH SCIENCE TMZ.com A brand new Olympics-style competition is hitting Vegas next year -- and the athletes will be jacked, juiced, and chasing world records -- all thanks to performance-enhancing...

Morning Download: Nate Dixon no longer on Nevada hoops staff; Robby Snelling to Triple-A
On weekday mornings, Nevada Sports Net will recap three big headlines of the day in its Morning Download. Read below for today's topics. 1. Nate Dixon no longer on Nevada basketball staff Nate Dixon, who joined the Nevada basketball staff last...