LAS VEGAS -- A crippling drought in the western US is dropping the water level at Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam to a historically low level, putting pressure on the region's drinking water supply and ...

The Colorado River basin, on the whole, is drying. That’s frightful for the 40 million people and 5 million acres that the ...

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The federal agency overseeing water and power is in the market for 52,000 rounds of ammunition for its officers at Hoover Dam and the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, raising ...

LAS VEGAS (AP) - More human remains have been found at drought-stricken Lake Mead National Recreation Area east of Las Vegas, authorities said Sunday. It’s the fourth time since May that remains have ...

Bored into the desert cliffs above Lake Mead lies a trail once vital to the building of Hoover Dam. The Historic Railroad Trail offers sweeping views, echoing tunnels, and a rare chance to walk the ...

The marvel of the Hoover Dam is something that Daniel and I had not experienced until our most recent trip to Las Vegas. We decided to make a quick detour to the iconic Hoover Dam on our way home. I ...