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Does Teresa Benitez-Thompson stand a chance in deep red Northern Nevada?

A new poll, promising pundit forecasts and national attention suggest she could flip this congressional seat with a blue tsunami behind her.

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Is Nevada in for a wet and wild winter?

A very strong, or "super," El Niño, is forecast for this winter. Historical records, however, show that even very strong El Niños have variable effects on Nevada, with some portions of the state receiving above-normal precipitation and other portions receiving below-normal precipitation.