Author: TheNevadaGlobeStaff

LAS VEGAS – The Scenic Drive at Red Rock Canyon welcomed visitors once again on Tuesday morning, marking the end of a three-day precautionary closure prompted by the anticipated heavy rainfall from the storm system Hilary. Lake Mead National Recreation Area, which closed on Saturday due to the storm’s impending...

LAS VEGAS – Lee Canyon Resort has announced that it will remain closed until at least Friday, Aug. 25, in accordance with the closure of the Spring Mountain National Recreation Area (SMNRA) by the US Forest Service. Tropical Storm Hilary brought substantial rainfall to Lee Canyon over the weekend, with...

NEVADA – Thousands of young students embarked on their first day of school in Washoe County School District, marking both excitement and bittersweet moments for parents. Audrey Cancino, a vibrant 5-year-old, exhibited a mixture of curiosity and empathy as she asked her mom if she’d be okay on this significant...

NEVADA – Jeremiah Graham, 46, the brother of a man killed in a January 2023 officer-involved shooting in Reno, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison on two counts of being a felon in possession of a gun. Graham had previously pleaded guilty to the two felony counts. He...

NEVADA – A man was taken into custody over the weekend on charges related to domestic battery and other offenses. The incident unfolded on Aug. 10 when patrol deputies from the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office responded to a service call on Sergei Street in Sun Valley. Upon reaching the scene,...

LAS VEGAS – Mount Charleston residents are facing a challenging situation on Monday morning as the aftermath of heavy rainfall wreaks havoc on the region. The Spring Mountains, which include Mount Charleston, received an onslaught of up to 8 inches of rain, leading to widespread flooding, power outages, and substantial...

LAS VEGAS – In anticipation of the approaching Hurricane Hilary, Clark County Manager Kevin Schiller has officially declared a State of Emergency for Clark County. The declaration aims to streamline the county’s response to the impending impact of the storm, ensuring efficient coordination among agencies, employees, businesses, and residents. By...