Author: TheNevadaGlobeStaff

A lithium battery fire in Boulder City has continued to burn for two days after first being reported at a solar storage facility. Fire officials said the blaze, which began Sunday, has proven difficult to fully extinguish because of the nature of lithium battery fires, which can reignite even after...

In yet another example of government overreach hitting ordinary Nevadans right in their wallets, the Southern Nevada Health District is proposing new regulations on septic tanks that could leave homeowners paying hundreds of dollars in unnecessary fees. Under the plan, every septic system in Clark County would require an operating...

A judge has ordered the release of a 17-year-old suspect accused of participating in the 2023 cyberattacks on major Las Vegas casinos, stating that he is neither a flight risk nor a danger to the community.  Under strict conditions, the teen must stay in Clark County under his parents’ supervision,...

In a much-anticipated resolution, Nevada’s Commission on Ethics has agreed that Governor Joe Lombardo will not face a finding of a willful ethics violation over his past use of a sheriff’s uniform and badge in campaign materials—but he will pay $5,000 to the state’s general fund as part of a...

Las Vegas law enforcement are investigating after a shooting early Wednesday at the main gate of Nellis Air Force Base. Around 12:28 a.m., a man reportedly fired shots at security forces stationed at the entrance. Security responded, striking the suspect in the leg. He was treated onsite with a tourniquet...

Nevada State Senator Edgar Flores, 39, is facing a DUI case after recently released test results showed his blood alcohol content was above the state’s legal limit. Flores was arrested earlier this month when police found him stopped at an intersection in Las Vegas. Documents indicate officers observed signs of...

A former Las Vegas firefighter is once again facing criminal charges related to child pornography. Authorities confirmed that the man was arrested on new counts following previous allegations of similar crimes. Court records show he is accused of possessing and distributing illicit material involving minors. The case is ongoing, and...