Author: TheNevadaGlobeStaff

Las Vegas, NV – The family of Brandon Durham, a 43-year-old man who was fatally shot by a Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) officer during a home invasion, is demanding answers and accountability. On November 12, 2023, Durham called 911 to report a home invasion in progress at his...

Reno, NV – A Sparks resident, Robert Rosales-Barrios, 57, has been sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 58 years for multiple counts of child sexual abuse. Rosales-Barrios was convicted of 13 charges, including lewdness with a child under the age of 14 and secretly recording...

Las Vegas, NV – Nikki Serrat, 32, faced her first court appearance Wednesday following a tragic crash that took the lives of two young children, Taliyah Lewis, 6, and Dante Lewis, 11. Serrat faces charges of reckless driving resulting in death and hit-and-run, with additional charges tied to her probation...

Carson City, NV – Governor Joe Lombardo has announced the launch of “America250 Nevada,” a statewide initiative to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. This national milestone, celebrated in 2026, will be an opportunity for Nevada to showcase its unique stories, history, and contributions to the nation. “We...

Carson City, NV – A tragic incident occurred at High Desert State Prison last Thursday, resulting in the death of an inmate. The Nevada Department of Corrections confirmed that a 27-year-old Native American inmate, identified as Hawk Urban, was fatally stabbed by his cellmate. Urban was serving time for battery...

Las Vegas, NV – The Venetian Resort Las Vegas has recently undergone significant staff reductions, affecting a number of long-time, high-level employees. The layoffs impacted various departments, including hotel operations, marketing, celebrations/banquets, and casino hosting. In an internal memo, the resort cited the need to streamline operations and reduce leadership...

Las Vegas, NV – The Las Vegas Planning Commission is set to meet on Tuesday to discuss the potential vacation of easements for a proposed Latter-day Saint temple in the Lone Mountain area. The city’s Public Works Department has expressed no objections to relinquishing the easements, which are typically required...