Nevada

The rural healthcare shortage has hit some tribal nations especially hard. One tribe in Nevada has found a solution: a doctor’s office on wheels.

The Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Crisis is an ongoing issue of national concern. Now, tribes are hoping new measures will get bipartisan support in Congress to help tribal law enforcement solve these cases.

More precipitation is falling as rain, instead of snow — which impacts ski resorts, tourism and ecosystems.

Biden has created six new monuments and expanded or restored more. He’s had a particular emphasis on protections called for by tribes.

Since the 2020 election, officials across the country have imposed more requirements to insure voter eligibility. It's an issue that is on the ballot in some states in our region.

Some states are authorizing mid-level dental therapists — who can provide a limited scope of services. But others aren’t sure it’s the right strategy for tackling dentist shortages.

According to new findings, more than 20,000 people have died from heat in the U.S. over the last quarter-century — and the problem looks like it’s getting worse.

Wyoming, Nevada, Arizona and New Mexico all rank in the bottom ten states nationwide when it comes to how healthcare systems are working for women.

The rollout of the relatively new crisis lifeline has been uneven across Mountain West states. Wyoming has some of the highest response rates at 90%, while Nevada’s is at 68%.

Clark County put the new law into effect in January, which can draw a $1,000 fine for people who stop on pedestrian bridges over the Las Vegas Strip and cause other people to stop.