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Judge enters $120M order against former owner of failed Michigan dam

Nov. 28, 2023 21:34 PM EST

DETROIT (AP) — The former owner of a Michigan dam is on the hook for roughly $120 million sought by the state for environmental damage when the structure failed after days of rain in 2020, a judge said. But it's not known how the state will ever collect: Lee Mueller has filed for...

New Google geothermal electricity project could be a milestone for clean energy

Nov. 28, 2023 13:20 PM EST

An advanced geothermal project has begun pumping carbon-free electricity onto the Nevada grid to power Google data centers there, Google announced Tuesday. Getting electrons onto the grid for the first time is a milestone many new energy companies never reach, said Tim Latimer, CEO...

Montana visits Nevada following Lucas' 30-point game

Nov. 28, 2023 10:26 AM EST

Montana Grizzlies (2-3) at Nevada Wolf Pack (4-0) Reno, Nevada; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Nevada faces the Montana Grizzlies after Jarod Lucas scored 30 points in Nevada's 108-83 victory against the Portland Pilots. Nevada finished 22-11...

Andrew Peasley accounts for 4 TDs in Wyoming's 42-6 victory over Nevada

Nov. 26, 2023 01:09 AM EST

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Andrew Peasley threw two touchdown passes and ran for two more scores as Wyoming beat Nevada 42-6 on Saturday night. Peasley's 43-yard touchdown run opened the scoring midway through the first quarter and his 3-yard TD run capped the scoring with 12:56 remaining....

Arizona State takes on BYU in Las Vegas, Nevada

Nov. 23, 2023 04:06 AM EST

BYU Cougars (4-0) vs. Arizona State Sun Devils (2-1) Las Vegas; Friday, 12 a.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cougars -11; over/under is 142.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Arizona State Sun Devils will play the BYU Cougars at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas,...

New Mexico Lobos and the Pepperdine Waves square off in Henderson, Nevada

Nov. 23, 2023 04:06 AM EST

Pepperdine Waves (3-4) vs. New Mexico Lobos (4-1) Henderson, Nevada; Friday, 6:45 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Pepperdine Waves and the New Mexico Lobos meet at Dollar Loan Center in Henderson, Nevada. The Lobos are 4-1 in non-conference play. New Mexico is...

UC Irvine Anteaters and the Rice Owls play in Henderson, Nevada

Nov. 23, 2023 03:59 AM EST

Rice Owls (1-4) vs. UC Irvine Anteaters (5-1) Henderson, Nevada; Friday, 4:15 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The UC Irvine Anteaters square off against the Rice Owls at Dollar Loan Center in Henderson, Nevada. The Anteaters have a 5-1 record in non-conference...

Nevada judge rejects attempt to get abortion protections on 2024 ballot

Nov. 22, 2023 20:09 PM EST

RENO, Nev. (AP) — A judge has struck down an effort to enshrine reproductive rights, including abortion, in Nevada’s constitution, as abortion rights advocates in the western swing state attempt to follow other states in putting the question before voters in 2024. Judge James T....

Washoe County school superintendent's resignation prompts search for 5th new boss in 10 years

Nov. 22, 2023 16:31 PM EST

RENO, Nev. (AP) — The largest school district in northern Nevada will soon be looking for a new superintendent for the fifth time in 10 years. Washoe County School Superintendent Susan Enfield announced this week she's stepping down in February for personal reasons after just a...

Rolison scores 12 as Nevada knocks off Pacific 88-39

Nov. 22, 2023 16:07 PM EST

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Tyler Rolison, Jarod Lucas and Kenan Blackshear each scored 12 points to help Nevada defeat Pacific 88-39 on Wednesday. Rolison also contributed five rebounds for the Wolf Pack (3-0). Lucas shot 4 for 13, including 2 for 7 from beyond the arc. Blackshear finished...