Author: TheNevadaGlobeStaff

NEVADA – The Office of the Labor Commissioner has reminded Nevada employers that the minimum wage will increase effective July 1, 2023. The increase is a result of Assembly Bill 456, which was passed by the 2019 Nevada Legislature. The bill increases the minimum wage in increments of 75 cents...

NEVADA – Northern Nevada’s black bears are emerging from their winter slumber despite the cold temperatures and winter weather conditions. The Nevada Department of Wildlife has received its first bear-related calls this year, including a cluster of tipped trash bins in the neighborhoods off Zolezzi Lane in southwest Reno. According...

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...