Author: TheNevadaGlobeStaff

LAS VEGAS, NV — The tranquility of a Friday afternoon at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) was shattered yesterday when a “swatting” call—a high-stakes criminal hoax designed to draw a massive armed police response—triggered a lockdown at the Student Union. While no physical injuries were reported, the incident...

LAS VEGAS, NV – An unexpected propane tank explosion in East Las Vegas late Friday evening sent three individuals to the hospital, sparking an immediate response from emergency services. The incident occurred near the intersection of South Bruce Street and East Fremont Street, prompting a swift investigation by the Las...

BOULDER CITY, Nev. (Clark County) — Authorities are investigating a terrorism-related incident after a driver crashed a vehicle through a secured gate at a power substation near Boulder City, then was found dead at the scene, according to law enforcement officials. Police said the crash happened Thursday at a Los...

PAHRUMP, NV — Authorities have confirmed that two people were injured in a shooting incident Thursday morning in the suburban community of Pahrump, and a suspect is now in custody, Nye County law enforcement officials said.  Deputies with the Nye County Sheriff’s Office responded around mid-morning to reports of a...

HENDERSON, NV — A substantial police response blocked off a Henderson neighborhood Thursday morning following reports of an officer-involved shooting, authorities reported.  Members of the Henderson Police Department were on scene near the 200 block of Scotgrove Street, close to the intersections of Wigwam and Valle Verde, after receiving calls...

LAS VEGAS — Police shut down an intersection along Boulder Highway after a reported road rage shooting prompted an on-scene investigation, according to local reporting. Authorities restricted traffic in the area while officers worked to confirm details and gather evidence. Early public information indicated the incident stemmed from a confrontation...