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Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada hosting back to school vaccine clinic

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July 2, 2024

Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada hosting back to school vaccine clinic

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada will be hosting a series of back-to-school vaccine clinics in the month of July.

The clinic will be for kids over the age of five, but under the age of 19.

“Our commitment to keeping our clients and their communities healthy includes ensuring everyone has access to health and wellness resources, including vaccines,” said Marie Baxter, CEO of Catholic Charites of Northern Nevada.

The clinics will be held at these locations, dates and times:

Moana Neighborhood Center – Saturday, July 6 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Moana Neighborhood Center located at 480 E. Moana Lane.
North Valleys Neighborhood Center – Monday, July 8 from 1 to 4 pm at the North Valleys Neighborhood Center located at 440 E. Golden Valley Road.
Sun Valley Neighborhood Center – Friday, July 12 from 1 to 4 pm at the Sun Valley Neighborhood Center located at 130 West Gepford Parkway.
Fernley Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows – Saturday, July 20 from 9 am to 12 pm at the Fernley Boys & Girls Club located at 396 US Highway 95a South, Suite 401.

Qualifying criteria include children ages 5-19 who are eligible for the VFC program if they are uninsured, Medicaid-eligible or Medicaid-enrolled, American Indian or Alaska Native, or underinsured. Parents must be present and, if possible, provide shot record information.

Out-of-state residents must show proof of vaccination to qualify.

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State police union official on Nevada Wild

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January 10, 2026

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State police union official on Nevada Wild

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – Nevada Police Union’s Vice President James Mortimore is on Nevada Wild.

“This is awesome!” the union’s Saturday, Jan. 10, Facebook post said.

All ten episodes of Nevada Wild season one are streaming on HBO Max.

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Motorcyclist dies on I-15 near Tropicana, police say

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January 10, 2026

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Motorcyclist dies on I-15 near Tropicana, police say

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Nevada State Police said a motorcyclist is dead after a crash on I-15 near the Las Vegas Strip Friday.

Police said the crash happened just before 7 p.m. at I-15 northbound at Tropicana Avenue. The crash involves the motorcyclist, a sports utility vehicle, and a commercial motor vehicle.

The motorcyclist died at the scene, police say.

A social media post from Nevada State Police just before 8 p.m. says the closure could last for four to six hours. Drivers in the area are being diverted to exit at Tropicana Avenue.

Traffic Alert – Las Vegas, NV
1/9/2026 – 6:54 p.m.: The Nevada Highway Patrol is currently investigating a fatal crash on the I15 Northbound at Tropicana Avenue.
The I15 is closed to all northbound traffic at Tropicana Avenue.
This closure is expected for the next four to… pic.twitter.com/JFfsahlLMU
— Nevada State Police (@NVStatePolice) January 10, 2026

This is a developing story. Check back later for details.

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Man struck, killed by work truck on I-15 ramp near Las Vegas Strip, police say

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January 9, 2026

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Man struck, killed by work truck on I-15 ramp near Las Vegas Strip, police say

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Nevada State Police are responding to a deadly crash on northbound I-15 at Spring Mountain Road Friday morning.

According to the NHP crash page, the crash was reported at 8:32 a.m. on the northbound ramp leading to westbound lanes. State troopers say the crash involved a Chevrolet work truck that struck a man crossing the road.

Arriving medical crews transported the pedestrian to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, where he later died.

All lanes and off-ramps in the area have since reopened as of 12 p.m.

An investigation into the crash is ongoing.

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