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Study: Las Vegas Is The Deadliest City in Nevada For Drivers – Nevada Globe

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September 12, 2024

Study: Las Vegas Is The Deadliest City in Nevada For Drivers – Nevada Globe

A study based on data provided by the Nevada Department of Transportation for the years 2018-2023 determined that Las Vegas is the deadliest city in Nevada for drivers due to the amount of alcohol-related crashes and death.

Alcohol-related incidents make up 6.8 percent of all crashes in Nevada, but account for 27.2 percent of traffic deaths and 7.4 percent of injuries.

Alcohol related incidents in Nevada (Screenshot)

According to the study, from 2018-2023 there were 8,580 alcohol-related crashes resulting in 197 deaths and 7,337 injuries in Las Vegas. Drunk driving accidents increased by 35.25 percent, peaking in 2022 with 2,456 accidents and hit-and-run accidents account for 12.7 percent of all crashes, but only 11.6 percent of fatalities and 10.3 percent of injuries.

From 2018 to 2019, fatalities jumped significantly by 40 percent. Then, in 2021, there was a dramatic rise with fatalities more than doubling compared to 2020.

Data from 2018-2023 of alcohol-related fatalities and injuries. (Screenshot)

Injuries saw a notable increase of 36 percent from 2018 to 2019. Another significant rise occurred in 2021, with injuries up by 16 percent from the previous year. The number of crashes surged by nearly 40 percent from 2018 to 2019. In 2021, incidents rose by 11 percent from the previous year.

The injury rate follows a similar pattern, with 10.3 percent of the injuries resulting from hit-and-run accidents. Las Vegas accounts for the majority of incidents, with 56.8 percent of all crashes, 60 percent of deaths, and 66.1 percent of injuries. On average, 73.4 percent of crashes result in injuries and 0.61 percent of crashes result in fatalities.

Additionally, Nevada ranks third in the top five states in the U.S. for excessive alcohol consumption with New Hampshire and Delaware ranking first and second, respectively.

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CSU Rams rally past Nevada in MWC opener

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December 22, 2024

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CSU Rams rally past Nevada in MWC opener

Despite squandering a double-digit advantage in the second half, Colorado State men’s basketball regained the lead in the final minutes and held on to defeat Nevada, 66-64, and open conference play with a victory Saturday in Reno, Nev.

Originally Published: December 21, 2024 at 6:03 PM MST

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Final weekend: Carson City Santa Train at Nevada State Railroad Museum – Carson Now

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December 21, 2024

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Final weekend: Carson City Santa Train at Nevada State Railroad Museum – Carson Now

The final weekend has arrived for children and families to climb aboard the Santa Train at Nevada State Museum in Carson City.

The Christmas-time family favorite event aboard a historic railroad locomotive features visits with Santa Claus, candy canes, the opportunity to “Write a Letter to Santa,” hot beverages and more.

Trains run every 30 minutes from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and continue Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 21-22. Boarding time is 15 minutes before departure time.

Rides are $10 per person, children 2 and under sitting on a lap are free. Purchase tickets here.

For more information, call the museum at 775-687-6953 or visit carsonrailroadmuseum.org.

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How to watch Nevada vs Colorado State on Saturday

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December 21, 2024

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How to watch Nevada vs Colorado State on Saturday

The Nevada basketball team will start conference play on a high note. The Wolf Pack is coming off a record-setting performance in its previous game, and is among among the best in the nation in 3-poit shooting

Fans will have to get to Lawlor earlier for the Wolf Pack’s next home home game as the start time is a little unusual. The Wolf Pack (8-3) begins Mountain West Conference play, hosting Colorado State (6-5) at 2 p.m. Saturday at Lawlor Events Center.

The game will be televised locally on KNSN/Mountain West Network, with the radio broadcast on 95.5 FM.

Nevada is coming off a 3-point record-setting performance in its final non-conference game, a 105-73 win over Texas Southern. The Pack hit 18-of-36 from the arc in the game on Dec. 14, and is now ranked No. 4 in the nation in 3-point shooting percentage at 41.85 percent. For the season, the Pack has made 95-of-227 from deep, en route to compiling an 8-3 record in non-conference games.

The previous Nevada record for made 3-pointers in a game was 17, a number the team hit twice before, in 2020 against New Mexico (17-of-35) and in 2017 against Pacific (17-of-34).

Leaders

Kobe Sanders leads the Wolf Pack in scoring at 15.4 points per game, followed by Nick Davidson at 15.2.

Sanders has hit 16-of-35 from the arc, Davidson has hit 16-of-34 and Xavier DuSell has hit 28-of-63 from deep.

Davidson is grabbing a team-high 6.6 rebounds. Sanders has dished out a team-high 50 assists.

The Rams

Colorado State closed its non-conference schedule with a 78-68 victory over Radford at Moby Arena on Tuesday.

Nique Clifford leads the Rams at 16.4 points per game and 10.5 rebounds, and Jalen Lake averages 14.6 points.

Rankings

Nevada is No. 46 in the most recent Pomeroy Rankings, as of Friday, Dec. 20. Colorado State is No. 106 in the Pomeroy Rankings.

Coming up

Dec. 21, Colorado State at Nevada, 2 p.m. (TV: KNSN, Mountain West Network/Radio: 95.5 FM)
Dec. 28 at Wyoming, 1 p.m.
Dec. 31, Utah State at Nevada, 7 p.m.
Jan. 3 at New Mexico, 8 p.m.
Jan. 11 at Fresno State, 4 p.m.
Jan. 14, Air Force at Nevada, 7 p.m.
Jan. 18, San Jose State at Nevada, 3 p.m.
Jan. 22 at Utah State, 6 p.m.

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