Author: TheNevadaGlobeStaff

NEVADA – Nevada Medicaid has expanded its dental services to cover adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, thanks to $2.5 million from the American Rescue Plan Act and a Federal Title 19 grant. This expansion addresses the lack of dental coverage for people with disabilities under Medicaid, despite the fact...

NEVADA – Empire Southwest, formerly known as Cashman Equipment Company, is hosting a job fair for qualified technicians and skilled trade candidates amidst a booming construction and mining industry in Nevada. The company serves territories in Arizona, parts of California and Nevada, and cites the growth opportunities in one of...

LAS VEGAS – After more than three years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that the virus is no longer a public health emergency. The WHO initially declared COVID-19 a public health emergency in January 2020, and since then, over one million...

LAS VEGAS – Officials have reported that a gun was confiscated from a student at Derfelt Elementary School on Thursday. Principal Lea Chua sent a message to families stating that administrators found the firearm and immediately reported the incident to Clark County School District Police. The principal emphasized that weapons...

LAS VEGAS – Ines Flores and Erick Lorenzo are facing animal abuse charges for allegedly leaving three puppies without food or water in their Las Vegas apartment for a full day. The incident was reported on Monday, May 1st, after officers responded to a call about possible animal abuse near...

NEVADA – The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office and Truckee Police Department have increased their law enforcement presence in schools after receiving threats against local schools on Friday morning. The Washoe County School District was also affected by the threats. According to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, their initial investigation suggests...

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...