Author: TheNevadaGlobeStaff

NEVADA – Nevada Assembly Minority Leader P.K. O’Neill has introduced a bill, AB159, to increase penalties for animal abusers. The bill would prevent those convicted of cruelty against animals from being eligible for early release. Assembly Republicans are pushing for the bill due to the case of Jason Brown, who...

NEVADA – The Nevada State Treasurer’s Office is offering a matching contribution promotion for new Nevada-sponsored 529 College Savings accounts. From now until March 31, anyone who opens a new account can receive a one-time matching contribution ranging from $15 to $500 based on their initial contribution. The State Treasurer’s...

LAS VEGAS – The North Las Vegas Police Department responded to a call from a juvenile male who found his parents dead in their home on Tallow Tree Avenue, near Carey Avenue and MLK Boulevard, on Tuesday afternoon. The parents had gunshot wounds, and police are investigating the scene as...

LAS VEGAS – A small fire occurred at Mandalay Bay resort on the Las Vegas Strip, leading to the evacuation of two floors late Wednesday night. Clark County firefighters responded to the scene and found a small fire on the roof at the top of a stairwell. The fire was...

LAS VEGAS – The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Henderson, near the intersection of Sunset Road and Stephanie Street. Officers were pursuing robbery and carjacking suspects, and the suspected driver crashed at the intersection. The suspects fled on foot, and officers discharged a firearm,...

NEVADA – A water line break on Duck Hill in Storey County has led to a conservation notice being issued for Virginia City, Gold Hill, and Silver City. Officials anticipate that the break in the raw water transmission line will be fixed by March 2nd. While the treated water system...

NEVADA – The recent winter weather in Nevada has caused the closure of various state offices, including the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). As a result, customers with previously scheduled appointments have been unable to attend. In response, the DMV is now allowing walk-in appointments until March 17th for...