Author: TheNevadaGlobeStaff

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...

The Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) issued a warning on Tuesday after detecting xylazine in Clark County’s illicit drug supply. Xylazine, a powerful tranquilizer used in veterinary medicine, has become a growing concern nationally as it’s increasingly found mixed with street drugs. The SNHD identified xylazine through its community surveillance...

Firefighters are making headway in containing a wildfire that has been burning west of Las Vegas since Memorial Day. The blaze, known as the Bird Springs Fire, is estimated at 150 acres and is now 30% contained, according to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Ignited shortly before noon on...

According to Nevada Wildfire Information, a wildfire burning approximately 20 miles southwest of Las Vegas has scorched 25 acres of land. The fire in the Blue Springs area was first reported around 11:40 am on Monday. It is situated south of the intersection between State Routes 160 and 159, near...

Southern Nevada residents will gather on Monday to commemorate Memorial Day, a day dedicated to honoring and remembering U.S. military personnel who died while serving their country. Several ceremonies are planned throughout the region to mark this somber occasion. Las Vegas Events: Palm Mortuaries: Boy Scouts of America Flag Ceremony:...