California earthquake possibly disturbs Nevada national park endangered fish

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December 7, 2024

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California earthquake possibly disturbs Nevada national park endangered fish

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – A powerful earthquake hit off the northern California coast Thursday morning.

The U.S. geological survey puts it at a magnitude 7.0.

A quake this strong is relatively rare, with officials reporting only about 15 around the world each year.

That earthquake was also felt at Death Valley National Park shaking the home of an endangered fish.

That earthquake was also felt at Death Valley National Park shaking the home of an endangered fish.(FOX5 Media)

The National Park Service explained the quake sloshed the water at Devils Hole and disturbed park of the spawning area of the pupfish.

NPS says the water is usually still.

While the waves from the quake can impact the fish park officials say they also help to clean the habitat of decaying organic material.

Federal officials are still evaluating the full impacts to the fish.

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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

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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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