Nevada
Someone Released 25 Turkeys on Public Land in Nevada. Officials Want to Find Out Who
Wildlife officials in Nevada are trying to get to the bottom of an illegal release of approximately 25 turkeys on the Key Pittman Wildlife Management Area earlier this month. They are now asking for the public’s help in identifying whoever was responsible for putting the birds there on April 9.
Staff members at the WMA contacted the Nevada Department of Wildlife after finding the group of the turkeys near the south end of Nesbitt Lake. Game wardens investigated and spoke with a witness who said they saw a white truck pulling a horse trailer in that direction that day, according to a press release from NDOW. Wardens also acquired security footage from a local convenience store that shows the same truck and trailer stopping for gas at 1 p.m. before heading in the direction of the WMA, which lies about 110 miles north of Las Vegas.
“Unfortunately, the video does not have a clear view of the license plate or the persons in question,” NDOW explained in the press release. “Game wardens believe the suspects are from Clark County as they arrived from the south and headed back the same way.”
The same press release included a photo of the truck and trailer in question, along with a security camera photo of one of the passengers, a middle-aged woman wearing a camo t-shirt.
It’s unknown if there is additional evidence connecting the white truck and trailer with the illegal release. NDOW did not immediately respond to a request for comment, and the agency didn’t mention whether the witness claimed to have seen any turkeys inside the truck or trailer.
“Our hope is that someone might have seen or heard something or might recognize the vehicle from the photo,” game warden lieutenant John Anderson said in the press release. “At this time of year those turkeys would have been making a whole lot of noise. Maybe there’s a neighbor who notices a sudden drop in noise coming from over the fence. You never know what might be helpful.”
It’s also unclear if the released birds were wild or domestic turkeys. NDOW game division administrator Shawn Espinosa said they could be either. Espinosa said that regardless of their origin, the agency’s main concern is that the released birds are carrying a disease that could affect wild bird populations in the area. He added that because the turkeys were probably habituated to humans, they’re unlikely to survive for long. He did not mention whether game wardens have tried or would attempt to remove the turkeys from the WMA.
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State fish and game agencies deal with these illegal releases on occasion, although they often come in the form of aquatic species introduced by anglers (also known as “bucket biologists”) looking to improve the fishing in their local waters. Under Nevada law, a first offense of illegal wildlife introduction is a misdemeanor that carries a fine between $25,000 and $250,000.
Although wild turkeys are not native to the Silver State, Nevada is now home to both the Merriam’s and Rio Grande subspecies. The state first introduced Merriam’s turkeys during the 1960s, and it’s been releasing Rio Grande birds into different parts of the state since the late 1980s, according to the Nevada Appeal.
Nevada
Earthquake rattles northern Nevada
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – An earthquake was felt across northern Nevada Monday night. The United State Geological Survey reports the magnitude at 5.5. It was centered about 12 miles southeast of Silver Springs. Several aftershocks were reported in the area, the largest measuring at magnitude-3.6.
People reported feeling the quake across northern Nevada and into California.
There are no reports of any damage so far.
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Nevada Supreme Court upholds Michele Fiore’s interim suspension
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The Nevada Supreme Court has upheld an interim suspension for Pahrump Justice of the Peace Michele Fiore as she faces an investigation into complaints of possible misconduct.
In a unanimous ruling filed Friday, the high court said Fiore’s challenge is moot because the Nevada Commission on Judicial Discipline is still investigating the complaints against her, and hasn’t imposed any official punishment or filed formal charges.
“We conclude Judge Fiore has not demonstrated the Commission abused its discretion in determining that an interim suspension was warranted,” the ruling states.
The Nevada Commission on Judicial Discipline suspended Fiore after a jury found her guilty in a 2024 federal trial on six counts of wire fraud and a count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
Prosecutors alleged that she solicited donations on the premise that they would go toward statues of two fallen Las Vegas police officers while she was a city councilwoman, but instead used the money on personal expenses, including plastic surgery and her daughter’s wedding.
Fiore, who denied the allegations, received a pardon from President Donald Trump last year. She filed for re-election in January.
The Judicial Discipline Commission kept her suspension in place with pay, writing that Trump’s pardon did not preclude it “from considering a judge’s ongoing conduct.”
Fiore filed a petition with the high court challenging the commission’s jurisdiction to discipline her for conduct from before she became a justice of the peace, though the commission says it “based the suspension on an allegation that Judge Fiore has engaged in misconduct during her time as a judicial officer,” according to the Supreme Court.
In a statement released Friday, Fiore said she was willing to wait for the commission’s investigation to play out.
“While we are disappointed the Supremes chose not to address those issues now, this is not the end of the fight, it is simply the next step,” Fiore’s statement reads.
Nevada
Beaglefest fundraiser for Southern Nevada Beagle Rescue draws crowd in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — A lively crowd of animal lovers and supporters gathered at “Beagletopia” in Las Vegas on Saturday for the third annual Beaglefest fundraiser benefiting the Southern Nevada Beagle Rescue Foundation.
The event raised awareness and funds for the rescue’s mission and featured the return of the world-famous Chippendales for the second year in a row.
Chippendales dancers Dio Perez and Mozart Alhamawandi posed for photos with guests and their dogs, drawing enthusiastic crowds and helping boost fundraising through fan interactions.
Hosted by Southern Nevada Beagle Rescue Foundation President and CEO Regina Harman, Beaglefest brought together volunteers, foster families, alumni families, and dozens of adoptable beagles for an afternoon centered on community and compassion. Attendees also enjoyed food, live music, local vendors, raffles, and auction prizes.
The Southern Nevada Beagle Rescue Foundation works to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome beagles and hound mixes throughout Southern Nevada.
Organizers said events like Beaglefest provide essential funding while strengthening the community of advocates focused on giving the dogs a second chance.
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