BARSTOW, Calif. -- Endangered tortoises that were moved to make way for Army tank training at Fort Irwin in the Mojave Desert are facing a threat from coyotes.
Coyotes have killed 11 relocated desert tortoises since March. Three tortoises survived attacks, although two lost a leg, U.S. Fish and Wildlife authorities said.
They plan to kill the coyotes to protect the tortoises.
Steven Brooks was expelled from the Nevada Legislature in 2013 after he threatened to kill Assemblywoman Marilyn Kirkpatrick.
The Clark County Commission unanimously approved a surcharge for every telephone line to help pay for 911 infrastructure improvements.
Lawmakers allege that an Interior Department official helped fast-track the mine while her water deal was pending.
Elementary, middle and high school students will see changes to what time of day their classes will begin and end. The change is aimed to improve academic and health outcomes among students.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 870.74 points, or 1.8%, to 48,488.59. The Nasdaq composite fell 561.07 points, or 2.4%, to 22,954.32.
A solar farm near Mesquite has more than doubled its solar generation capacity with a 25-year deal.
The subpoenas are related to an investigation into whether Minnesota officials obstructed federal immigration enforcement through public statements they made.
Samantha Carpenter described her brother, Kevin Reed, as family-oriented, always ready to help, and passionate about BMX racing. He had been living in an encampment at the park.
Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is turning back the clock.
Boring Co.’s Vegas Loop project has seen multiple instances where the project has received fines, reprimands and scrutiny from various state and local agencies and the media.
