While this year’s wet winter is undeniably a major factor in that change, cloud seeding efforts are partially to thank, said Pauline Van Betten, a land and water specialist with conservation organization Save Red Rock.
Read MoreKTNV ABC 13: Safer roads: Changes coming to Summerlin West intersection near Red Rock
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Charleston Boulevard and Sky Vista Drive is the last intersection you pass through before heading out to the Red Rock Conservation Area. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said since August 2021, they’ve responded to 19 reported crashes at that intersection and 13 of those involved an injury.
Read MoreKTNV ABC 13: Housing development near Red Rock hopes to bring ‘something unique ‘ to the area
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A future housing development is promising to “further put Las Vegas on the map” by bringing hundreds of homes to the west valley.
Read MoreKTNV ABC 13: Clark County commissioner defends decision to approve housing development at Red Rock Canyon
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A member of the Clark County commission defends the approval of a proposed housing development near Red Rock Canyon after it got the green light from commissioners on Tuesday.
Read MoreKTNV ABC 13: Clark County Commission approves proposed housing development at Red Rock Canyon
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Clark County Commission on Tuesday approved a proposal for a new housing development within Red Rock Canyon.
Read MoreKTNV ABC 13: Environmental organizations bringing precipitation to Red Rock Canyon
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — We are seeing extreme drought levels in Southern Nevada and to help, the Desert Research Institute will be releasing particulates into our clouds to provide more precipitation throughout the valley. Nevadans are living through an intense drought with water resources at all-time low scientists may have found a way to provide some relief….
Read MoreKTNV ABC 13: Bureau of Land Management asks for public input on proposed fees at Red Rock Canyon
The Bureau of Land Management is requesting public input on a proposed adjustment to amenity fees at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
Read MoreKTNV ABC 13: Red Rock Canyon’s persistent graffiti problem baffles hikers, vexes conservation groups
By Bree Guy ▪ LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — If you go out exploring the beautiful peaks and valleys of Red Rock Canyon, you probably don’t expect to see those views marred by graffiti. Despite ongoing prevention efforts by Friends of Red Rock Canyon and other organizations, vandalism continues. Cliff faces and boulders in the national conservation area…
Read MoreKTNV ABC 13: Efforts underway to protect Nevada lands, cleanup events scheduled on Earth Day
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — April 22 is Earth Day, and many local businesses and community leaders are taking action to protect Southern Nevada lands. Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto introduced The Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act to the U.S. Senate in February. The bill proposes protections for more than two million acres of land, including…
Read MoreKTNV ABC 13: Law enforcement leads cyclist, emergency vehicle road safety event in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — An event was held to help spread awareness for cyclist and emergency vehicle safety in the valley Monday morning. The general manager of Quality Towing James Stahl is expected to attend with local law enforcement. Stahl’s employee Ryan Bilotte was killed on March 9 on the 215 Beltway when a driver…
Read MoreKTNV ABC 13: New memorial honors cyclists killed in crash near Boulder City
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Today, a new memorial honors five cyclists who were killed on the U.S. 95 near Boulder City last month. The new Las Vegas 5 Ghost Bike memorial sits in the south parking lot of the Las Vegas Ballpark in Summerlin. RELATED: Vegas-area cyclists emphasize road safety after tragic crash It was…
Read MoreKTNV ABC 13: Las Vegas Cyclist Memorial unveils Change Lanes for Bikes
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Las Vegas Cyclist Memorial (LVCM) announces the launch of Change Lanes for Bikes It’s the Law!, a public awareness campaign aimed to educate motorists and cyclists about Nevada’s 3-Feet/Move Over passing Law. Nevada is one of 33 states to enforce a 3-Feet law and is one of five states to…
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