Author: TheNevadaGlobeStaff

NEVADA – Wednesday night, a pedestrian was struck by a Union Pacific train while crossing the railroad tracks at Sutro Street. The Reno Police Department responded to the scene, reporting that the pedestrian was conscious, breathing, and alert at the time of transportation to the hospital. However, no further updates...

NEVADA – Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo has been busy signing bills into law, and in addition to the state’s latest education bill, he has also signed two bills focused on school safety. On Wednesday, AB330 and AB285 officially became law, introducing measures to enhance discipline practices and maintain a safe...

NEVADA – Walk through the kennels at Washoe County Animal Services and you’ll hear the desperate barks of dogs seeking attention. Each stall houses a homeless pet, and for many, this shelter is their second-to-last stop before an uncertain fate. These dogs have ended up here through no fault of...

NEVADA – An amendment to Assembly Bill 423 (AB 423) in Nevada, aimed at prohibiting school boards from imposing restrictions on students based on their gender identity, generated heated debates and party-line voting in the state’s Senate. The amendment, which added language forbidding policies that limit students’ access to facilities...

LAS VEGAS – A Las Vegas man is now facing charges of reckless driving after allegedly reaching speeds of 100-110 mph on the road, citing his girlfriend’s illness as the reason for his erratic behavior. The arrest report from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department detailed the incident. On Saturday,...

LAS VEGAS – This summer, visitors to some public parks in Henderson may notice fenced-off grass areas. However, this initiative is not to deter parkgoers but to promote water conservation. City crews are actively removing turf and replacing it with Bermudagrass as part of a concerted effort to preserve our...

NEVADA – In a recent development, former Sparks Fire Chief Mark Lawson achieved a partial court victory in his lawsuit against the City of Sparks following his termination by Sparks City Manager Neil Krutz last year. The legal action stemmed from Lawson’s firing shortly after it was revealed that he...