Author: TheNevadaGlobeStaff

NEVADA – The Nevada Division of Forestry recently held wildfire training with 47 rookie firefighters to prepare them for the upcoming fire season. The training included cutting firelines, coordinating with helicopters, and fire mitigation, with a focus on water supply and hose pumping. The training consisted of 12- to 16-hour...

LAS VEGAS – A driver is suspected of being impaired in a crash that killed a pedestrian and damaged several vehicles in an auto sales lot in Spring Valley on Friday night. Jovany Pouncil, 27, of Las Vegas, was arrested on suspicion of felony reckless driving with substantial bodily harm,...

Hilary and Roy Burson of Red Rock, California have been denied mail delivery to their home by the United States Postal Service (USPS) due to the dangerous road leading up to their residence. The couple, who are both on disability, rely on mail delivery for medication and other necessities. For...

LAS VEGAS – On Thursday night, the Clark County School District’s Board of Trustees approved a measure to increase the pay of campus security monitors to between $21 and $30 an hour. The pay raise is expected to have a fiscal impact of around $4 million, according to the district....

During Stroke Awareness Month, it’s important to know that stroke is a leading cause of death and disability in the United States, but according to Doctor Mark Levin, in many cases, it’s preventable. Smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, and family history are all modifiable risk factors. But what happens when...

NEVADA – On May 11, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies arrested 29-year-old Sun Valley resident, Jesus Gonzalez-Jimenez, who was wanted on outstanding charges of battery with a deadly weapon. Gonzalez-Jimenez was charged with battery with a deadly weapon, battery on a protected person, and resisting a public officer. The...

NEVADA – On Thursday afternoon, a white, powdery substance was discovered at the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police headquarters, prompting a partial evacuation of the building. According to a source with direct knowledge of the situation, the substance was sent to the department’s records division. As a result, a heavy law...