Author: TheNevadaGlobeStaff

A Las Vegas man is facing animal abuse charges after casino security officers reported witnessing him strike a dog outside the OYO Casino earlier this month, according to police records. Alwyn Lennan, 36, was arrested on Thursday, January 8, after security personnel said they observed him physically hitting a dog...

Federal health officials have approved the use of leucovorin for children with autism, despite limited scientific evidence supporting its effectiveness, prompting both interest and caution among families and medical professionals in Southern Nevada. Leucovorin is a generic medication derived from folic acid and has long been used to support cancer...

Federal mental health funding briefly became a flashpoint in Las Vegas this week after the Trump administration paused nearly $2 billion in grants nationwide, a move that was reversed within 24 hours following internal review. The rapid correction highlights a governing approach focused on accountability and fiscal oversight, while exposing...

Las Vegas police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Tuesday night near the downtown Arts District. According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, officers were dispatched to the scene around 10:30 p.m. after receiving a 911 call from a man who reported that his friend had been...