Author: TheNevadaGlobeStaff

NEVADA – The Washoe County Health District has announced its plans to initiate the aerial mosquito abatement program, utilizing helicopters, starting in late June or early July. This season’s abatement efforts experienced a delay due to the retirement of the county’s contracted company, which announced its closure in February. To...

NEVADA – The Nevada Childcare Fund, aimed at assisting families with affordable childcare during the pandemic, has been actively operating since its launch in July 2022. Recently, the program has expanded its eligibility criteria, allowing more families to benefit from its services. To initiate the fund, Nevada lawmakers allocated $50...

LAS VEGAS – Northern Pacific Airways, hailed as “America’s newest low-fare airline,” has revealed its debut route, offering nonstop service between Southern California and Las Vegas, according to a recent news release. The airline, in its statement, announced that it will provide Los Angeles-area service with flights departing from Ontario...

LAS VEGAS – A Las Vegas grandmother, Julia Hardy, is facing charges of child abuse and animal neglect after allegedly leaving two young children, one of them a 6-month-old infant strapped in a car seat, alone in an 82-degree home, according to police reports. The incident came to light on...

NEVADA – In a recent council meeting held on Wednesday, the Reno City Council unanimously approved an ordinance that classifies spectating at sideshows and street races as a misdemeanor offense. This decision closely follows the recent adoption of a similar ordinance by Washoe County and the City of Sparks, which...

NEVADA – A flood watch has been issued for portions of northern Washoe County, Carson City, and parts of the Lake Tahoe Basin, set to take effect from 1 p.m. on Thursday and remain in place through the evening. The watch comes as a result of the forecasted excessive rainfall,...

NEVADA – A 38-year-old woman from Carson City was arrested in the 2400 block of Meadowbrook Lane on charges of domestic battery after allegedly punching her boyfriend repeatedly in the face. The incident occurred following an argument that escalated when the boyfriend punched the woman’s dog. According to the arrest...