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Southern Nevada may see rare northern lights show again on Saturday night

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2 years ago

May 11, 2024

Southern Nevada may see rare northern lights show again on Saturday night

(KTNV) — If you weren’t expecting to see the northern lights in Southern Nevada this weekend, you’re not alone. It’s a rare occurrence that some residents were lucky enough to see for themselves late Friday night.

Luckily those who missed that brief window could have another chance to glimpse the aurora borealis on Saturday night.

Aurora borealis and high pressure in Las Vegas, oh my!

How can I see the northern lights in Southern Nevada?

Strong solar radiation storms are in progress and expected to continue through Monday.

The aurora borealis is very active, and while NOAA is not forecasting it to be visible from the naked eye in southern Nevada…try your luck! Some viewers were able to snapshot the show last night, and Saturday evening is expected to be a strong forecast once again.

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Aurora forecast for Saturday, May 11, 2024.

Sunday night into Monday, the storms are expected to become weaker and less visible.

Light pollution is a factor in your ability to see the northern lights. Here’s a map for where to find a darker sky in Nevada.

Long exposure on your iPhone may be able to capture the colors!

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State police union official on Nevada Wild

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2 hours ago

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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14 hours ago

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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1 day ago

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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