By Kim Passoth LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – The tremendous rainfall this winter has had an impact on Nevada’s drought. This time two years ago, Southern Nevada was in an exceptional drought, the worst possible category. Now, all of Clark County is either in a severe or moderate drought marking a significant improvement. Up at Lee…
Read MoreKVVU Fox 5 Las Vegas: Construction underway on 2 housing developments near Red Rock Canyon
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Construction is now underway for a new housing development in Red Rock Canyon where the beloved Bonnie Springs Ranch used to be located. The 65 acres of land is now called ‘the Reserve at Red Rock Canyon.’
Read MoreKVVU Fox 5 Las Vegas: Hundreds of homes approved for construction by Red Rock Canyon amid controversy
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Clark County officials gave the green light to the construction of 429 homes by Red Rock Canyon, despite heated opposition and debate.
Read MoreKVVU Fox 5 Las Vegas: Group raising money for cloud seeding Red Rock Canyon
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Can we make it rain or snow at Red Rock Canyon? One local group thinks so and is raising money for a new cloud seeding program.
Read MoreKVVU Fox 5 Las Vegas: Southern Nevada Climbing Coalition appealing proposed fees at Red Rock Canyon
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – More and more visitors are coming to Red Rock Canyon every year, and the Bureau of Land Management is making changes to keep up with that. However, many outdoor enthusiasts are against the new proposals.
Read MoreKVVU Fox 5 Las Vegas: Bureau of Land Management proposes new fees at Red Rock Canyon
Taking a ride to Red Rock Canyon may be getting more expensive. A new proposal by the Bureau of Land Management would add several fees so adjustments can be made to the National Conservation Area.
Read MoreKVVU Fox 5 Las Vegas: Nevada is the #1 state with the most land owned by the federal government
The federal government owns 27.1% of all land in the United States, or 615.3 million of 2.27 billion acres. Federal lands are managed mostly for preservation, recreation, and the development of natural resources.
Read MoreKVVU Fox 5 Las Vegas: Tour de France event coming to Las Vegas in 2023
By Caitlin Lilly ▪ LAS VEGAS (FOX5) – An event by the group behind the iconic Tour de France will be held in Las Vegas next year. According to a news release, L’Étape by Tour de France “offers amateur cyclists the ability to race or ride a stage of the Tour de France in their own…
Read MoreKVVU Fox 5 Las Vegas: Real estate development breaks ground at the old Bonnie Springs Ranch near Las Vegas
The land where Bonnie Spring Ranch stood until 2019 is getting new life.
A groundbreaking for the 65 acre parcel took place Tuesday morning.
The owners of the land Joel Laub and Randall Jones of The Reserve at Red Rock Canyon are converting the property to public use land plus an ultra luxury residential community.
KVVU Fox 5 Las Vegas: Nevada senator announces ‘largest conservation bill in state history’
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — It’s being called the largest conservation bill in Nevada history. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto introduced the bill on Wednesday, along with a companion bill in the house by Congresswoman Dina Titus. The Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act would protect 2 million acres of federally-owned land, including in Red Rock…
Read MoreKVVU Fox 5 Las Vegas: Ghost Bike memorial installed at Downtown Summerlin
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — A memorial has been installed, remembering the five cyclists killed just outside the Las Vegas Valley in December. The Ghost Bike memorial will be a permanent fixture of Downtown Summerlin. The memorial was unveiled in January, but was given its display in Downtown Summerlin on Thursday. On December 10, a box…
Read MoreKVVU Fox 5 Las Vegas: ‘Ghost bike’ memorial for 5 cyclists killed in crash near Las Vegas unveiled
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — More than 300 people turned out for a memorial and unveiling of a ghost bike in dedication to five cyclists killed in a crash south of the Las Vegas Valley late last year. The Dec. 10 crash resulted in the deaths of Aksoy Ahmet, 48, Michael Murray, 57, Gerrard Nieva, 41, Erin…
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