Author: TheNevadaGlobeStaff

NEVADA – In a significant development, wildlife officials have successfully immobilized and captured the notorious South Lake Tahoe bear known as “Hank the Tank.” The massive 400-pound bear, whose DNA has been linked to a string of 21 break-ins and extensive property damage in the South Lake Tahoe area since...

NEVADA – The Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California is set to receive a significant boost in funding, amounting to $1.3 million, aimed at enhancing clean energy initiatives and fortifying critical infrastructure. The funding originates from the Department of Energy’s Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grants program, which is...

NEVADA – In a shocking turn of events, Troy Driver, the prime suspect in the kidnapping and murder of Fernley teenager Naomi Irion, was discovered dead in his cell on Sunday evening, the Lyon County sheriff announced. Driver, 42, was being held in a maximum security jail cell and had...

Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto is leading the charge to expand reproductive rights for women throughout the valley. In a recent roundtable discussion, Senator Cortez Masto met with advocates and healthcare providers to address the critical issue of contraceptive access. With the recent FDA approval of over-the-counter birth control, many...

Las Vegas, NV – A brazen robbery unfolded on Friday afternoon as three suspects targeted a business near the intersection of Fashion Lane and Spring Mountain Road. The incident, which occurred at approximately 4:58 p.m. on August 4, has prompted a search by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD)....

NEVADA – School choice advocates and officials gathered for a conference at St. Anne Catholic School on Friday to discuss funding for Opportunity Scholarships, a program aimed at assisting students in need. Governor Lombardo is actively seeking to secure more than $3 million in previously unused COVID relief funds to...

Gas prices have undergone a significant shift after months of stagnancy, climbing by 30 cents per gallon. According to AAA, the national gas price now stands at $3.83, marking a 31-cent increase within a month. Although this recent uptick has caught the attention of consumers, it’s noteworthy that gas prices...