Human remains found in Joshua Tree National Park

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2 years ago

January 31, 2024

Human remains found in Joshua Tree National Park

Park officials found human remains off a trail in Joshua Tree National Park last week that staff believe belong to a man who has been missing for 9 months.

Park staff found an unattended backpack belonging to 25-year-old Trammell Evans, which led staff to discover the remains, the National Park Service said in a news release Tuesday.

Trammell Evans has not been seen since April 30, 2023. He was last seen at the park’s Black Rock Campground. The park began a search for Evans on May 5 when he did not return from his trip.

Evans planned to hike from Black Rock to Geology Tour Road and back to Black Rock through the California Riding and Hiking Trail, park officials said.

The human remains are still unidentified, and the cause of death has not been determined. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Palm Desert Sheriff Station at 760-836-1600.

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Nevada Secretary of State calls court ruling on Trump election order a ‘big victory’

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June 25, 2026

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Nevada Secretary of State calls court ruling on Trump election order a ‘big victory’

CARSON CITY, Nev. (KOLO) -Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar is calling a federal court ruling against the Trump administration a “big victory” after a judge struck down a presidential executive order tied to voter “election requirements.”

The ruling blocks an executive order that would have mandated states require voters to provide proof of citizenship to register.

Aguilar said the decision is a recognition that states have the responsibility to run their elections.

“The constitution is very clear in that states have that duty and obligation,” Aguilar said.

Nevada and 18 other states described the ruling as an overwhelming victory in court.

The court also stopped threats to withhold funding from states that refused to comply with proof-of-citizenship requirements and it throws out a demand for states not to count ballots received after Election Day. However the Supreme Court is expected to make a ruling on the latter of the two in the coming days.

Aguilar said the executive orders were intended for partisan gain.

“I think the fact the president is trying to federalize elections shows he’s trying to influence the election, and again that’s wrong,” Aguilar said. “Voters should decide elections, the president should not choose his voters for our elections.”

Aguilar also said the cost to taxpayers if the executive orders had remained in place would have been an unfair burden.

“To hold states hostage from resources I think is detrimental to the overall responsibility of the federal government,” he said.

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NV Energy issues PSOM watch for northern, eastern Nevada amid elevated fire weather

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10 hours ago

June 24, 2026

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NV Energy issues PSOM watch for northern, eastern Nevada amid elevated fire weather

NV Energy has issued a Public Safety Outage Management (PSOM) watch for multiple regions in northern and eastern Nevada, warning customers of potential proactive power shutoffs this weekend due to elevated fire weather conditions.

In the Carson City and Genoa areas, a temporary power outage is possible on Saturday, June 27, from approximately 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The impacted zones include South Carson City/Jacks Valley and South Carson City/Clear Creek.

Meanwhile, a separate 24-hour PSOM watch has been issued further east for parts of Elko County. Residents in East Elko and Spring Creek could experience proactive outages beginning Saturday, June 27, at 10 a.m. through Sunday, June 28, at 10 a.m.

NV Energy officials stated they are actively monitoring local fire weather and will provide regular status updates to affected customers. The utility provider noted that any customers currently experiencing a power outage outside of these designated PSOM zones should report it directly via NV Energy’s online Outage Center.

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