Author: TheNevadaGlobeStaff

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...

LAS VEGAS – Los Angeles Airport Police are investigating a JetBlue flight from Las Vegas to Los Angeles after a “disgruntled passenger” claimed his luggage contained a possible bomb, according to authorities. The incident occurred around 2 p.m. Thursday when the passenger, who missed his flight, made the threat on...

NEVADA – The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a body that was found on the railroad tracks near Lockwood on Wednesday. According to deputies, the body was reported around 6 p.m. and they say the death does not appear suspicious. However, the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information that...

NEVADA – Nevada State Police reported that the incident occurred on April 23 at around 10:00 p.m. in Carson City. The driver of an orange Toyota Corolla hatchback, Gustavo Caldera, was reportedly trying to evade Carson City police and was traveling east on East William Street with three women in...