A homeowner's motion-activated camera filmed a mountain lion in a Mountains Edge backyard near Durango Drive. Nevada wildlife officials share safety steps and a reporting line.

A Summerlin woman and her 25‑lb dog were chased and stung by an aggressive bee swarm at Cottonwood Canyon Park. Officials urge caution for pets and children.

Conservationists appealed to the Ninth Circuit after a judge cleared Ioneer's Rhyolite Ridge lithium project, saying it threatens Tiehm's buckwheat.

A portion of Summerlin’s planned 90-acre Grand Park opened last Thursday, adding sports fields, courts and a splash pad to Grand Park Village. The new section is already being used for youth sports and family outings.

Grand Canyon National Park will reopen limited day access to the North Rim at 6 a.m. on May 15, 2026, after the Dragon Bravo Fire. Scenic overlooks and some trail access return, but overnight services will remain offline.

Henderson will top up SNWA’s cash‑for‑grass program with a $575 rebate and added tree bonuses to encourage desert‑friendly yards. Applicants must be approved by SNWA first.

BLM will begin an April 1 gather to remove about 500 burros around Beatty, sparking protests and renewed scrutiny of the agency's holding and adoption practices.

Tule Springs Regional Park has remained closed as neighbors and officials blame a dispute between the Villages HOA and the park manager. City leaders say they're weighing legal action.

Henderson's City Council approved a 10-year parks master plan Tuesday — a blueprint with 100+ action items that now ties into a June ballot on renewing parks funding.

Water managers and conservation groups say a Desert Bloom pumped‑storage plan at Blue Diamond Hill would demand thousands of acre‑feet and pose risks to Red Rock’s habitat. Regulators will now weigh feasibility, water rights and environmental reviews.

A cougar and coyotes have been reported near homes across Southern Nevada this week. Wildlife officials urge removing attractants and keeping pets inside.

The National Park Service warns quicksand has been found along Lake Powell shorelines and drainages at Glen Canyon NRA. Know the signs and simple steps to stay safe.

A toucan nicknamed Sam has been sighted across northwest Las Vegas for months; volunteers have set traps and ask residents to report sightings rather than feed or chase it.