Author: TheNevadaGlobeStaff

The Nevada Legislature has passed Assembly Bill 244, a measure that will phase out the use of polystyrene foam food containers—commonly known as Styrofoam—across the state by 2029. The bill targets large food establishments, specifically those with 10 or more locations in Nevada, prohibiting them from using disposable foodware made...

In a decisive move to uphold election integrity, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo vetoed Assembly Bill 306, a measure that sought to expand mail ballot drop boxes in the days leading up to Election Day. The bill, which passed along party lines with only one Republican in support, aimed to mandate...

The Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) is currently investigating five travel-associated cases of Legionnaires’ disease linked to two well-known Las Vegas hotels: The Grandview and South Point Hotel. At The Grandview, three individuals who stayed at the property in February and April 2025 were hospitalized due to Legionnaires’ disease. Two...

A Las Vegas woman who admitted to possessing child pornography and engaging in bestiality has walked away with probation, rather than prison time. Brennah Montgomery, whose crimes took place between 2021 and 2022, stood before District Judge Jennifer Schwartz on Wednesday and was handed a suspended sentence of 12 to...

Once again, personal irresponsibility collided with public safety—literally—on a Nevada highway. On April 18, a driver who admitted to consuming multiple alcoholic beverages lost control of her vehicle and sent it hanging precariously off the side of a Las Vegas interstate ramp near the Rainbow Curve. Fortunately, this time, no...

In a rare display of bipartisan unity, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the No Tax on Tips Act, a significant stride toward economic liberty for America’s service workers. Spearheaded by Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and supported by President Donald Trump, this legislation aims to exempt up to $25,000 in annual...