Author: TheNevadaGlobeStaff

In a significant move to bolster public safety, the Las Vegas Valley is upgrading its 911 system to the advanced NextGeneration 911 (NG911) platform. This transition will enable residents to send photos and videos directly to emergency dispatchers, enhancing the quality and speed of emergency responses.  The NG911 system is...

In the early hours of Sunday morning, a house fire in the west Las Vegas valley resulted in three residents being displaced. The incident occurred just before 6 a.m. near South Hualapai Way and West Sahara Avenue. Upon arrival, firefighters found the garage of a two-story, single-family home engulfed in...

Starting Monday night, Las Vegas drivers will face significant lane reductions near Harry Reid International Airport as part of a project aimed at improving traffic flow.  While the intention is to enhance long-term traffic efficiency, the immediate impact is causing concern among local drivers. Rideshare operator Virginia Sanchez expressed her...

The Clark County School District (CCSD) is finally taking steps to address the alarming rise in violence plaguing its middle schools. But is it too little, too late? With reports of increased suspensions due to violent behavior and a disturbing incident in 2022 where a teacher was brutally assaulted by...

The winds of change are sweeping through the FBI’s Las Vegas field office, with Jeremy Schwartz stepping in as the new acting special agent in charge. This shift comes on the heels of the sudden departure of Spencer Evans, who had served in the role since 2022. The timing of...

In a landmark decision, a Las Vegas jury has rendered a $100 million verdict against USAA insurance company for its refusal to honor a legitimate claim.  The case centers on Timothy Kuhn, who was injured in a 2018 car crash on Interstate 15 in Las Vegas. Despite holding a policy...

Nevada’s legal cannabis industry, once a beacon of economic promise, is now grappling with a formidable adversary: the pervasive illicit market. Despite generating over $108 million for the state’s education fund in the most recent fiscal year, legal cannabis sales are on a troubling decline. Industry leaders point to the...