Author: TheNevadaGlobeStaff

LAS VEGAS – The Clark County teacher’s union urges lawmakers to take action after a student was arrested following a lockdown at Shadow Ridge High School on Wednesday. The student had reportedly threatened the school, leading to a search that lasted several hours. Lieutenant Bryan Zink of the Clark County...

LAS VEGAS – Robert Telles, a former politician, and accused killer, has had his request to remove Clark County District Court Judge Michelle Leavitt from his case denied. The decision was made after Leavitt raised concerns about Telles’ lack of experience and knowledge of criminal law during a hearing on...

NEVADA – Red Cross of Southern Nevada and Las Vegas Fire and Rescue collaborate to prevent fire incidents in the community. On Saturday, April 1, the two agencies, along with volunteers, will install over 500 smoke alarms free of cost. The installation will start at 9 a.m. and aims to...

NEVADA – The Nevada Department of Transportation will lower the speed limit on a portion of Interstate 80 east of Sparks from 70 mph to 65 mph. The change will extend the 65 mph speed limit beyond the Reno-Sparks metro area. NDOT believes the modification is necessary to enhance safety...

NEVADA – Nevada state government devices have blacklisted the popular social media app TikTok, according to a memo sent to state employees this month. The move is part of the ongoing efforts to protect state data and infrastructure. The new standard, which prohibits the use of blacklisted software and applications...

NEVADA – The community of Reno, Nevada is reeling after the tragic death of 18-year-old Hailey Nieto, whose body was found on N. Virginia Street between Red Rock Road and White Lake Parkway on March 23. The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that Nieto died of a gunshot...

NEVADA – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has warned about a dangerous new trend involving fentanyl mixed with a flesh-eating “Tranq” zombie drug. Now, Senator Catherine Cortez Masto is taking action by introducing a new piece of legislation aimed at cracking down on the illicit selling of xylazine. Xylazine...