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Man drowns in Colorado River in Nevada

The Colorado River at Nelson's Landing. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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By Noble Brigham Las Vegas Review-Journal

July 23, 2024 - 10:01 am

A person drowned Sunday at Nelson’s Landing, the National Park Service said Tuesday.

Lake Mead National Recreation Area rangers got a report of a drowning just before 6 p.m., spokesperson John Haynes said.

They found the body of “a male individual,” according to Haynes, and turned him over to the Clark County coroner’s office.

Haynes did not provide the name or age of the victim, saying that the coroner’s office would have to provide that information.

Contact Noble Brigham at nbrigham@reviewjournal.com. Follow @BrighamNoble on X.

Not just Nevada — lithium is draining water across the world, study reveals

By Alan Halaly / RJ

July 27, 2024 - 7:00 am

As the nation’s driest state debates how to mine lithium, three techniques emerge with their own pitfalls.

By Estelle Atkinson / RJ

July 26, 2024 - 3:13 pm

The National Park Service is closing a camping site in Lake Mead after an influx of “residential-type visitors” led to damaged natural resources and high rates of crime.

I-15 traffic bound for Vegas still stopped nearly 24 hours after battery fire

By Marvin Clemons / RJ

July 27, 2024 - 6:42 am

“The fire re-ignited overnight,” a California Highway Patrol staffer said early Saturday. “Northbound traffic (to Las Vegas) is all stopped.”

Lake Powell’s high water level is promising. But will it last?

By Alan Halaly / RJ

July 26, 2024 - 1:01 pm

Lake Mead and Lake Powell may be out of luck as water managers gear up for a dryer La Niña year.

Pahrump boy found tied up, blindfolded on front porch; 4 arrested

By Selwyn Harris Pahrump Valley Times

July 26, 2024 - 11:30 am

Deputies found the boy with his arms and legs bound and his face covered in masks outside a home in triple-digit heat, according to an arrest report.

Nye County Judge Michele Fiore and former Las Vegas City Councilwoman was suspended by the Neva ...

Michele Fiore hears cases on last day before suspension from bench

By Noble Brigham / RJ

July 25, 2024 - 4:20 pm

Pahrump Justice of the Peace Michele Fiore heard cases for the last time before her suspension begins. The next time she’s in court, she’ll be on the other side of the bench.

‘Euphoric’: Nevada Democrats energized ahead of November with Harris at the helm

By Jessica Hill / RJ

July 25, 2024 - 8:48 pm

Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign launched in Nevada on Thursday. Some Democrats seem much more enthusiastic.

What are the richest and poorest counties in Nevada?

By Patrick Blennerhassett / RJ

July 25, 2024 - 11:51 am

One county came out on top for median income primarily due to one industry.

Michele Fiore to be suspended after indictment

By Noble Brigham / RJ

July 25, 2024 - 10:27 am

Prosecutors allege that as a Las Vegas city councilwoman, Fiore raised more than $70,000 for a fallen officers memorial, but spent the money on herself and her daughter’s wedding.