Author: TheNevadaGlobeStaff

The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas is taking a proactive approach to tackle overcrowding by launching a new incentive program aimed at encouraging more people to foster dogs. The goal is to place 75 dogs in month-long foster homes within a three-day period, creating much-needed space in the shelter. Families...

A Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) officer has been arrested and is facing several charges, including Battery on a Protected Person and Oppression under Color of Office. Sergeant Kevin Menon, who has been with the LVMPD since 2014, was assigned to the Tourist Safety Division, Convention Center Area Command....

Impairment Suspected in Fatal Scooter-SUV Crash in Central Valley A tragic collision between a scooter and an SUV in the central valley on Thursday evening resulted in the death of a 52-year-old woman. According to Las Vegas police, the woman was riding her electric scooter when she was struck by...

The Washoe County School District (WCSD) is taking a stand against hazing, with its Board of Trustees voting to initiate the process of officially banning it within area schools. The proposed policy defines hazing as any act that endangers an individual physically or mentally, regardless of their willingness to participate,...

Exciting news for Las Vegas residents! Google Fiber has announced its plans to bring its high-speed, fiber-optic internet service to the city. This means that Las Vegans will soon have access to gigabit internet speeds, transforming the way they work, learn, and play online. GFiber, known for its reliable and...

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) has taken 34-year-old Melvin Alexander into custody for his alleged involvement in the death of a man found shot in a vacant apartment on South Nellis Boulevard. On August 15, 2024, officers responded to reports of a shooting and discovered the victim in the...

The North Las Vegas Police Department (NLVPD) reported an officer-involved shooting that resulted in a 15-year-old boy being wounded early Wednesday morning. The teenager, who was wanted in connection with multiple vehicle burglaries, allegedly fired a gun at officers before being shot himself. According to an official release, NLVPD officers...