Author: TheNevadaGlobeStaff

NEVADA – In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Nevada’s charter schools face academic scrutiny as the State Public Charter School Authority Board identifies two dozen institutions as academically underperforming. The board issued notices of concern for 11 schools, with an additional 13 expected to follow at the December 8...

LAS VEGAS – In a significant development, Culinary Union workers successfully reached a tentative contract agreement on Thursday morning with MGM Resorts International properties along the famed Las Vegas Strip. The timely resolution averts a strike that was set to commence within 24 hours. The union made the announcement through...

LAS VEGAS – Clark County School District Police arrested a juvenile on Monday after a gun was found at Durango High School. In a letter sent to parents, Durango High School Principal Stacie Nelson confirmed the arrest but ensured “there were no threats made to the campus.” The complete letter...

The Las Vegas City Council has approved fine increases for criminal and civil infractions for fireworks-related violations. The new fines will go into effect immediately. Civil Fines First-time offenders: $500 Second-time offenders: $1,000 Third-time offenders: $2,500 Criminal Offenses First-time offenders: $500 Second-time offenders: $1,000 Third-time offenders: $2,500 Why the Increase?...

The Biden administration has requested $16 billion in child care funding, which would include $138 million for Nevada. This funding would help an estimated 960 service providers and 102,300 children in the state. The White House intends for the funding to be a one-year continuation of stabilization funds which helped...

LAS VEGAS – The largest culinary union in Las Vegas, representing 35,000 hospitality workers on the Strip, has set a strike deadline of Friday, November 10, 2023 at 5 a.m. if no agreement can be reached with the three major resort companies: Caesars Entertainment, MGM Resorts, and Wynn Resorts. Culinary...

LAS VEGAS – A Clark County School District (CCSD) employee was arrested on charges of child abuse or neglect and abuse of a vulnerable person, according to CCSD Police. Yolanda Gallman, 64, was arrested following an investigation at Preparatory Institute, School for Academic Excellence at Charles I. West Hall. Gallman...