Author: TheNevadaGlobeStaff

NEVADA – University police are investigating a possible threat after being alerted to threatening posts made online. The posts, which were made on Yelp, were directed towards the campus and nearby businesses. Officials are working with the Reno Police Department and the Washoe County Sheriff’s office to investigate the situation....

NEVADA – An investigation is currently underway after a porch fire spread to the attic of a home in Spring Creek, causing damage to the property. The incident occurred early on Sunday morning on Smokey Drive. According to reports, fire crews were dispatched to the location and found the porch...

NEVADA – Bradford Pear trees may be blooming all across Reno-Sparks, but their strong smell and invasive nature have prompted the city to transition away from the species. The tree, which is native to China and Vietnam, is considered an invasive species in the United States, and Ohio, Pennsylvania, and...

NEVADA – Nevada Medicaid has expanded its dental services to cover adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, thanks to $2.5 million from the American Rescue Plan Act and a Federal Title 19 grant. This expansion addresses the lack of dental coverage for people with disabilities under Medicaid, despite the fact...

NEVADA – Empire Southwest, formerly known as Cashman Equipment Company, is hosting a job fair for qualified technicians and skilled trade candidates amidst a booming construction and mining industry in Nevada. The company serves territories in Arizona, parts of California and Nevada, and cites the growth opportunities in one of...

LAS VEGAS – After more than three years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that the virus is no longer a public health emergency. The WHO initially declared COVID-19 a public health emergency in January 2020, and since then, over one million...

LAS VEGAS – Officials have reported that a gun was confiscated from a student at Derfelt Elementary School on Thursday. Principal Lea Chua sent a message to families stating that administrators found the firearm and immediately reported the incident to Clark County School District Police. The principal emphasized that weapons...