Author: TheNevadaGlobeStaff

LAS VEGAS – Officials have reported that a gun was confiscated from a student at Derfelt Elementary School on Thursday. Principal Lea Chua sent a message to families stating that administrators found the firearm and immediately reported the incident to Clark County School District Police. The principal emphasized that weapons...

LAS VEGAS – Ines Flores and Erick Lorenzo are facing animal abuse charges for allegedly leaving three puppies without food or water in their Las Vegas apartment for a full day. The incident was reported on Monday, May 1st, after officers responded to a call about possible animal abuse near...

NEVADA – The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office and Truckee Police Department have increased their law enforcement presence in schools after receiving threats against local schools on Friday morning. The Washoe County School District was also affected by the threats. According to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, their initial investigation suggests...

LAS VEGAS – The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department responded to a convenience store robbery on Thursday near the 300 block of N. Mojave Rd. According to an LVMPD media release, the suspect, described as a black male in his 30s with an average build and standing at 5’8″, allegedly...

NEVADA – Ticks are expected to be more abundant in Nevada this year, according to Mike Teglas, a professor of Veterinary Microbiology at the University of Nevada, Reno. He attributes the expected increase to the colder winter weather, which will allow more ticks to survive. Typically, ticks are dormant during...

NEVADA – The forecast for Friday shows a strong signal for heavier showers to focus on north-central Nevada, especially for Pershing County north of Lovelock. The weather service also warns that roadway snow accumulation is still possible in heavier bands of snow and during the overnight hours. Another round of...

NEVADA – The Nevada State Police will no longer provide 24/7 coverage statewide, according to a statement released on Wednesday by the Nevada Police Union. The union cited staffing shortages and “record-high turnover and vacancy rates” as the main reasons for the change. Specifically, troopers will no longer be assigned...