Author: TheNevadaGlobeStaff

The Venetian Resort has agreed to pay out $850,000 to resolve claims brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). At the heart of the issue is a demand for the resort to better accommodate employees’ religious beliefs—something our Constitution already protects, but which should be upheld by mutual...

Homeowners in the Las Vegas Valley are taking Clark County and the State of Nevada to federal court after being ensnared by new short‑term rental regulations that threaten their hard‑earned investment income and constitutional rights. Under Assembly Bill 363 and a county ordinance from 2022, homeowners now face a lottery...

Metro and federal firefighting units scrambled Sunday evening to control a fast-moving 15-acre wildfire approaching the small community of Trout Canyon in the Humboldt–Toiyabe National Forest. Roads into the area—including Trout Canyon Road and Lovell Summit Road—were promptly closed to safeguard residents and crews. Air tankers from Clark County Fire,...

Metro officers recently removed over 8,800 pounds of prohibited fireworks from Las Vegas neighborhoods—a hefty haul that underscores a recurring disregard for laws meant to keep our communities safe. Amid booming Independence Day celebrations, it’s evident personal accountability has taken a back seat as some individuals opt for dangerous contraband...

Over the holiday weekend, Las Vegas Fire & Rescue logged nearly 300 emergency responses linked to Independence Day celebrations. From 6 p.m. on the 4th until 4 a.m. on the 5th, crews tackled 293 separate incidents, along with responding to a total of 1,193 emergency calls. Amid the festivities, 116...

Las Vegas Valley residents are breathing easier this morning as NV Energy crews have successfully restored power to every affected household following last Tuesday’s severe windstorm. At its peak, the storm cut electricity to over 30,000 customers, downed roughly 70 utility poles, and prompted the opening of an emergency shelter in...

Despite it being Independence Day, personal responsibility was marred by tragedy shortly after midnight on July 4th when a pickup, allegedly driven under the influence, collided with a motorcycle at North Durango and I‑215 in Las Vegas. The motorcyclist was declared dead at the scene by Nevada Highway Patrol, while the...