Author: TheNevadaGlobeStaff

A North Las Vegas woman, who wished to remain anonymous, recently fell victim to a sophisticated phone scam resulting in the loss of nearly $9,000. The incident serves as a stark reminder for residents to be wary of unsolicited calls, even those seemingly coming from trusted sources like their banks....

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) has arrested Manuel Mendoza Jr. (29) for allegedly hitting a pedestrian and fleeing the scene in April. The incident resulted in the death of the pedestrian, Robert Bager. According to the arrest report, Mendoza admitted to detectives that he struck Bager while driving his...

A Las Vegas judge has set a high bail of $750,000 for Julie Bush, 30, accused of intentionally killing her boyfriend, Richard Penardo (51), by striking him with her car. The decision came on Thursday after a bail hearing where prosecutors argued for a $500,000 bail. Judge Noreen DeMonte justified...

In an unprecedented legal development, former President Donald Trump has been found guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records in New York, making him the first American president convicted of a crime. Nevada lawmakers have been vocal in their reactions to the verdict. Governor Joe Lombardo expressed his concern...

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced that the fire burning in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area since Monday is now fully contained. The blaze, known as the Bird Springs Fire, scorched 113 acres within the conservation area. While contained, meaning the fire is no longer spreading, firefighters...

Las Vegas police have arrested three individuals – Christian Scarlett (31), Savannah Schmitt (31), and Stephen Smith (45) – on charges related to the kidnapping and extortion of a 15-year-old boy. According to court documents obtained by 8 News Now Investigators, the incident began on Saturday, May 25th, when the...

Las Vegas, NV— Julie Bush, 30, faces a charge of open murder after allegedly running over her boyfriend, Richard Penardo, Jr., 51, in a violent confrontation triggered by the discovery of another woman’s tampons in the trash, according to documents obtained by the 8 News Now Investigators. Initially, Bush was...