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Ex-CPA Pleads Guilty To Bribery In Hoover Dam Audit Contract

Jan 16, 2020
Authorities say a former Las Vegas certified public accountant became the second man to plead guilty in a bribery scheme involving an audit contract at Hoover Dam and tax fraud.
 
Dustin Lewis' pleas to conspiracy on Tuesday came after veteran former bureau finance chief Fre
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What Does A Hotter, Drier Climate Mean For Southern Nevada's Water?

Sep 04, 2019

After a year with good snowpack levels in the Rocky Mountains, some would say parts of the West are clear of the historic drought that lasted nearly two decades. 

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Colorado River Bridge Near Hoover Dam Reopens

Aug 27, 2018

BOULDER CITY, Nev. (AP) — The bridge that carries the principal highway between Phoenix and Las Vegas over the Colorado River has reopened after being closed part of Saturday afternoon.

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California Utility's Big Plans For Hoover Dam

Jul 31, 2018

Hoover Dam still serves its original purpose to be a source of hydroelectric power and a gatekeeper of water for millions in the southwest.

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LA Dept. Of Water And Power Want To Build Pump Station, Pipeline At Hoover Dam

Jul 26, 2018

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power wants to build a $3 billion pump station and pipeline at Hoover Dam, which would be powered by solar and wind energy. 

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Remembering The Legacy Of "Those Dam Women"

Jul 24, 2018

What we now know as Hoover Dam was one of the most impressive and recognizable feats of engineering of the 20th Century.  

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The Workplace In Nevada: Speed Versus Safety

Jul 03, 2018

In the 20th Century, laws were enacted to protect workers. They didn't always work, especially in the Wild West of Nevada where workplace safety and the desire to work faster often conflicted. 

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British Man Arrested And Fined After Swimming Across Lake Mead At Hoover Dam

Sep 11, 2017

A British man has been fined for swimming across Lake Mead at the Hoover Dam while visiting Las Vegas for a bachelor party.

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Authorities Searching For Missing Male Swimmer At Lake Mead

Aug 01, 2017

BOULDER CITY, Nev. (AP) — Authorities are searching for a man that went missing after swimming in Lake Mead.

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State Senator: Make It Easier To Get Recreational Pot

Feb 28, 2017

A state senator says his constituents are so worried about a potential crackdown on recreational pot legalized in many states, including Nevada, that he will introduce a bill making it easier to purchase it.

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Western Drought Watchers Keep Wary Eye On Lake Mead Level

Jan 23, 2017

LAS VEGAS (AP) — In a new report about an ongoing problem, an advocacy group is projecting the effects in places that depend on the

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Fewer Hoover Dam Visits Puzzle Officials

Jun 09, 2016

Officials are trying to understand why fewer people have been visiting Southern Nevada's Hoover Dam.

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Could Draining Lake Powell Save Lake Mead?

May 25, 2016

Could Lake Powell be drained to refill Lake Mead?

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Aerial photo of Lake Mead from 2010.

Lake Mead Expected To Hit Historic Low In June

May 18, 2016

Lake Mead is expected to surpass a historic low in June, dipping below 1,075 feet, and Hoover Dam could be in trouble. 

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How A California Dam Was Identified As Boulder Dam On NV's 2016 Calendar

Nov 24, 2015

Nevada has a proud history entwined with the social fabric of the country.

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Hiker Injured Near Hoover Dam

Sep 28, 2015

A hiker was seriously injured Sunday on a trail near Hoover Dam.

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The Dam’s Beginnings

Jul 24, 2015

Our friends in Boulder City—and around Nevada and Arizona and California—are justly proud of

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52,000 Rounds Of Ammo For Hoover Dam, Lake Mead Officers

Jul 13, 2015

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The federal agency overseeing water and power is in the market for 52,000 rounds of ammunition for its officers at Hoover Dam and the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, raising questions about weapons for nonmilitary purposes.

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Why Do The Feds Need 52,000 Bullets For Hoover Dam?

Jul 09, 2015

Another federal agency in Las Vegas is in the news.

This time it's the Bureau of Reclamation, which is putting out bids to buy 52,000 rounds of ammunition. 

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Truck-Maker's Movie Projected on Hoover Dam Breaks Record

May 06, 2015

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Online Voting For Fourth Sesquicentennial Medallion Underway

Jul 24, 2014
Online voting for the design of fourth and final medallion commemorating Nevada's Sesquicentennial started Wednesday, with four choices. "Discover Both...
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Lake Mead Nearing Record Lows

Jul 10, 2014
Even though the Monsoon season has begun, Lake Mead is nearing record lows. Water officials in the southwest predict the lake’s levels will drop to...
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Part of Colorado River Declared National Water Trail

Jun 27, 2014
Federal officials declared a portion of the lower Colorado as a National Water Trail. The designation marks the river below the Hoover Dam as a...
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These Generals Want You ... To Join The Fight Against Climate Change

Jun 19, 2014
I’m riding in the back of a dark SUV with former top-ranked military brass, retired Marine Corps Brigadier General Stephen Cheney and retired Air Force...
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As Planet Warms, National Security Concerns Heat Up

Jun 09, 2014
Here’s a side of climate change that you might have missed: national security. It’s a complex issue, but it makes sense on a basic level. Any threat to...

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