Author: TheNevadaGlobeStaff

WADSWORTH, NV – An Amtrak train traveling eastbound on the California Zephyr line collided with an empty truck on the tracks near Wadsworth, Nevada on Thanksgiving Day. The incident occurred just before 9:15 a.m. PST. According to Amtrak officials, no injuries were reported to the 115 passengers or crew members...

NEVADA – In an effort to combat the rising issue of porch piracy, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is enlisting the help of vigilant residents living in Washoe County but outside the city limits of Reno and Sparks. The initiative aims to catch thieves who brazenly snatch packages left on...

LAS VEGAS – A Las Vegas mother is suing the Clark County School District after her son was expelled for bringing a water gun to school. Melisa Jenrett’s son, Melvin McDonald, was an eighth grader at Orr Middle School when he was expelled in September for having a water gun...

LAS VEGAS – Two Clark County teachers, Aramis Bacallao and Kristan Nigro, are facing misdemeanor charges for disturbing the peace after being removed from a School Board meeting in August. The teachers pleaded not guilty to the charges in separate court hearings on Wednesday. Bacallao, an English language arts teacher...

In a pushback against a proposed menthol cigarette ban, local community leaders, represented by the “Mass Liberation Project of Nevada,” gathered on Monday night, urging the Biden administration to reconsider its stance. The group held a press conference highlighting concerns about the potential adverse effects of the ban, particularly its...

LAS VEGAS – The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) is currently investigating a tragic incident that occurred in an alley early Monday morning. According to authorities, at approximately 5:19 a.m., LVMPD Dispatch received a report regarding an injured male found in the 200 block of West Monroe Avenue. Upon...