The Nevada Division of State Parks is prohibiting swimming for both people and pets at the Silver Springs side of Lahontan Reservoir because of elevated toxin levels linked to a harmful algal bloom.
A couple weeks ago, residents at the Tahoe Keys reported seeing an algae bloom in the water. And after numerous tests, officials have found the algae to be toxic to people and animals.
A judge has sentenced a San Francisco man accused of possessing deadly toxins and bomb-making material to 2 and ½ years in prison.
Up to 45 million people have IBS, a gastrointestinal illness that can cause discomfort for years. Now new blood testing could help diagnose the disease more easily.
California man arrested after an FBI manhunt has pleaded not guilty to charges that he possessed an illegal destructive device and a handgun with serial numbers removed.
After losing the entire fish population in the Sparks Marina, tests show the water there has no toxins and the oxygen level is rising again.