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Moapa zoo announces plans to reopen Saturday

The Roos-N-More animal attraction, 55 miles northeast of Las Vegas, will hold its first “open zoo day” in more than two years this Saturday.

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FBI director’s Clinton comment gives ammunition to Nevada Republicans

FBI Director James Comey’s comment that Hillary Clinton was “extremely careless” in her handling of classified emails is already giving ammunition for Republicans in Nevada’s down-ballot races. Whether the ammunition turns into sustainable firepower that sways voters remains to be seen.

UNR scientists build system to detect wildfires

The network of roughly 20 high-definition cameras being installed around the Lake Tahoe region can pan, tilt and zoom into fires.

Many bills proposed, fewer will pass in next Nevada legislative session

Allowing terminally ill patients to end their lives, lowering the gambling age and authorizing public marijuana venues among 108 early bill draft requests submitted for possible consideration by the 2017 Nevada Legislature.

Tesla looking for employees at Gigafactory in Northern Nevada

Electric carmaker Tesla Motors Inc is recruiting for material handlers, product excellence inspectors, skilled technicians and production associates among other positions, to work in its Gigafactory in Sparks.

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