Author: TheNevadaGlobeStaff

NEVADA – In a disturbing incident that unfolded on Monday, an 18-year-old Sparks man reportedly mugged a senior citizen in downtown Sparks, only to be confronted by a courageous Good Samaritan before being apprehended by the Sparks Police Department. The suspect, identified as Brayden Brown, was taken into custody by...

NEVADA – Lyon County emergency management is issuing a warning to residents, emphasizing the need to prepare for potential flooding, particularly along the forks of the Walker River and the main part of the river. With concerns rising, the Lyon County Board of Commissioners approved an emergency declaration on Thursday....

NEVADA – Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo has taken action by signing State Senate Bill 441, which removes the requirement for daily cleanings of hotel rooms. The bill’s language focuses on the regulations established by district boards of health regarding SARS-COV-2 and COVID-19 protocols. Senator Marilyn Dondero Loop spearheaded the bill...

NEVADA – In a heated meeting, parents confronted the Douglas County School Board regarding proposed policies that would allow transgender students to participate in sports and utilize locker rooms and bathrooms aligned with their gender identity. The board has yet to make a decision, but leaders remain committed to advancing...

NEVADA – Administrators at Hug High School in [Location] were alerted to a concerning situation on campus when a staff member reported seeing a student carrying what appeared to be a weapon. As a precautionary measure, the school immediately initiated a brief lockdown while law enforcement conducted a thorough investigation....

NEVADA – According to the Department of Corrections, Nevada’s prisons are grappling with 661 law enforcement vacancies, prompting concerns over safety and security. The Fraternal Order of Police Nevada C.O. Lodge 21, representing nearly 400 correctional officers, is advocating for improved pay as a solution. Paul Lunkwitz, president of the...

NEVADA – Sparks Fire, Washoe County Sheriffs, and Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue crews were swiftly dispatched to Sunkist Dr. in Sparks on Thursday around 9 p.m. in response to a gas leak incident. According to Sparks Fire officials, the gas leak occurred when a resident accidentally struck a main...