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Breakthrough Proposal Would Aid Drought-Stricken Colorado River As 3 Western States Offer Cuts

Associated Press Arizona, Nevada and California said Monday they’re willing to cut back on their use of the dwindling Colorado River in exchange for money from the federal government -- and to avoid forced cuts as drought threatens the key water supply for the U.S. West.

Arizona, California And Nevada Propose Water Cuts From Colorado River To Avert Forced Cuts

Associated Press Arizona, California and Nevada on Monday proposed a plan to significantly reduce their water use from the drought-stricken Colorado River over the next three years.

Investors Snap Up Colorado River Water Rights, Bet On An Increasingly Scarce Resource

CBS News According to public records, the hedge fund — which is headquartered on Madison Avenue in Manhattan — has bought at least $20 million worth of land in Western Colorado in the last five years, making it one of the largest landowners in the Grand Valley.

Hiker Missing In Utah Flooding As Monsoon Hits US Southwest

Drought-Stricken Arizona, Nevada To Get Less Water From Colorado River

CBS News U.S. officials announced Tuesday that two U.S. states reliant on water from the Colorado River will face more water cuts as they endure extreme drought.

Drought-Stricken Arizona, Nevada To Get Less Water From Colorado River

CBS News U.S. officials announced Tuesday that two U.S. states reliant on water from the Colorado River will face more water cuts as they endure extreme drought.

More Human Remains Discovered As Drought Dries Lake Mead

Associated Press More human remains have been found at drought-stricken Lake Mead National Recreation Area east of Las Vegas, authorities said Sunday.

More Human Remains Discovered As Drought Dries Lake Mead

Associated Press More human remains have been found at drought-stricken Lake Mead National Recreation Area east of Las Vegas, authorities said Sunday.

Hoover Dam Transformer Explodes; No One Hurt

Associated Press A transformer exploded Tuesday at Hoover Dam, one of the nation’s largest hydroelectric facilities, producing a thick cloud of black smoke and flames that were quickly extinguished.

Hoover Dam Transformer Explodes; No One Hurt

Biologists’ Fears Confirmed On The Lower Colorado River

Associated Press They may be a beloved sport fish, but smallmouth bass feast on humpback chub, an ancient, threatened fish that’s native to the river, and that biologists like Arnold have been working hard to recover.

Biologists’ Fears Confirmed On The Lower Colorado River

Las Vegas Becomes Unlikely Model For Water Conservation

CBS News Millions in Southern California are facing new water restrictions due to a megadrought crippling the Southwest, but across the border in Nevada — they've been conserving water for years. Now, officials in Las Vegas are going a step further by ripping out all the water-guzzling grass that serves no real purpose.

Las Vegas Becomes Unlikely Model For Water Conservation

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Bodies Found In Lake Mead Renew Interest In Vegas Mob Lore

Associated Press Las Vegas is being flooded with lore about organized crime after a second set of human remains emerged within a week from the depths of a drought-stricken Colorado River reservoir just a 30-minute drive from the notoriously mob-founded Strip.

Bodies Found In Lake Mead Renew Interest In Vegas Mob Lore

New Government Maps Show Nearly All Of The West Is In Drought

CBS News In an unprecedented move, Southern California officials declared a water shortage emergency and asked roughly 6 million residents to limit all outdoor watering to just once a week.

New Government Maps Show Nearly All Of The West Is In Drought

CBS News In an unprecedented move, Southern California officials declared a water shortage emergency and asked roughly 6 million residents to limit all outdoor watering to just once a week.

Millions Must Cut Water Use In Drought-Stricken California

Associated Press Southern California’s gigantic water supplier took the unprecedented step Tuesday of requiring about 6 million people to cut their outdoor watering to one day a week as drought continues to plague the state.

Millions Must Cut Water Use In Drought-Stricken California

Scientists Launch Effort To Collect Water Data In US West

Associated Press Federal scientists are launching an effort to better understand the hydrology in the U.S. West.

Scientists Launch Effort To Collect Water Data In US West

Associated Press Federal scientists are launching an effort to better understand the hydrology in the U.S. West.

Deadly Flooding Hits Central Texas After Days Of Rain

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Flooding in central Texas turned deadly Tuesday, following days of pouring rain. Some rivers are up to 13 feet above flood stage, prompting evacuations, CBS News' Courtney Zubowski reports.

Deadly Flooding Hits Central Texas After Days Of Rain

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Flooding in central Texas turned deadly Tuesday, following days of pouring rain. Some rivers are up to 13 feet above flood stage, prompting evacuations, CBS News' Courtney Zubowski reports.

4 Missing, 13 Injured After 2 Boats Collide On Colorado River

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Two recreational boats collided head-on Saturday in a stretch of the Colorado River marking the California border with Arizona that was crowded with people enjoying the Labor Day weekend, sinking one boat and leaving 13 people injured, authorities said. Another four people were missing.

4 Missing, 13 Injured After 2 Boats Collide On Colorado River

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Severe weather threats loom this weekend with thunderstorms, hail, and tornado risk in Oklahoma

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MaKayla Glenn Nine confirmed cases of measles have emerged in Oklahoma, all among unvaccinated individuals linked to an outbreak in Texas and New Mexico. Health experts, including Dr. Theresa Horton from Utica Park Clinic, stress the importance of vaccination, highlighting severe complications like brain damage and death. Oklahoma's vaccination rate currently stands at 88%, but experts recommend achieving 95% coverage to halt the virus's spread.

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Breakthrough Proposal Would Aid Drought-Stricken Colorado River As 3 Western States Offer Cuts

Arizona, California And Nevada Propose Water Cuts From Colorado River To Avert Forced Cuts

Investors Snap Up Colorado River Water Rights, Bet On An Increasingly Scarce Resource

West Coast Deals With Latest Sound Of Rain, Flooding From Atmospheric River

California Braces For Dry Winter As Western Drought Drags On

Woman Backpacking In Grand Canyon National Park Dies In Triple-Digit Heat

Hiker Missing In Utah Flooding As Monsoon Hits US Southwest

Hiker Missing In Utah Flooding As Monsoon Hits US Southwest

Drought-Stricken Arizona, Nevada To Get Less Water From Colorado River

Drought-Stricken Arizona, Nevada To Get Less Water From Colorado River

More Human Remains Discovered As Drought Dries Lake Mead

More Human Remains Discovered As Drought Dries Lake Mead

Hoover Dam Transformer Explodes; No One Hurt

Hoover Dam Transformer Explodes; No One Hurt

Biologists’ Fears Confirmed On The Lower Colorado River

Biologists’ Fears Confirmed On The Lower Colorado River

Las Vegas Becomes Unlikely Model For Water Conservation

Las Vegas Becomes Unlikely Model For Water Conservation

Bodies Found In Lake Mead Renew Interest In Vegas Mob Lore

Bodies Found In Lake Mead Renew Interest In Vegas Mob Lore

New Government Maps Show Nearly All Of The West Is In Drought

New Government Maps Show Nearly All Of The West Is In Drought

Millions Must Cut Water Use In Drought-Stricken California

Millions Must Cut Water Use In Drought-Stricken California

Scientists Launch Effort To Collect Water Data In US West

Scientists Launch Effort To Collect Water Data In US West

Deadly Flooding Hits Central Texas After Days Of Rain

Deadly Flooding Hits Central Texas After Days Of Rain

4 Missing, 13 Injured After 2 Boats Collide On Colorado River

4 Missing, 13 Injured After 2 Boats Collide On Colorado River

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Severe weather threats loom this weekend with thunderstorms, hail, and tornado risk in Oklahoma

Severe weather threats loom this weekend with thunderstorms, hail, and tornado risk in Oklahoma

Links Incorporated Tulsa chapter to host community health event for routine screenings

Links Incorporated Tulsa chapter to host community health event for routine screenings

Oklahoma Highway Patrol to build new headquarters for troopers in northeast Oklahoma counties

Oklahoma Highway Patrol to build new headquarters for troopers in northeast Oklahoma counties

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Severe weather threats loom this weekend with thunderstorms, hail, and tornado risk in Oklahoma

Links Incorporated Tulsa chapter to host community health event for routine screenings

Oklahoma Highway Patrol to build new headquarters for troopers in northeast Oklahoma counties

Keep Catoosa Beautiful partners with Up With Trees for community tree planting

David Boren memorial service to be held on Saturday

Measles cases rise in Oklahoma amid ongoing outbreak