Author: TheNevadaGlobeStaff

NEVADA – The Washoe County School District (WCSD) has introduced a new variance policy aimed at streamlining the process for students to attend their preferred schools, provided there is adequate capacity available. The district aims to alleviate the burden on families and principals, making the application process more accessible. During...

NEVADA – A Sparks man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, with eligibility for parole after 6 years, for his involvement in a hit-and-run crash last year that left a motorcyclist seriously injured. 33-year-old Michael O’Farrell was found guilty of DUI causing substantial bodily harm and leaving the...

NEVADA – The Sparks Police Department has launched a homicide investigation following the discovery of a man lying on the ground near Fisherman’s Park. The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday morning at approximately 1:30 a.m. The victim’s injuries prompted the authorities to initiate the investigation as a...

NEVADA – Renown Regional Medical Center, a leading healthcare institution in Nevada, has announced the opening of its new neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). The addition of these state-of-the-art facilities on the fifth and ninth floors of the Tahoe Tower marks a significant milestone...

LAS VEGAS – Las Vegas taxicab companies have proposed the implementation of a “special event surcharge,” similar to surge pricing used by ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft. This request has come to light as the Taxicab Authority approved new taxicab rates, marking the first comprehensive increase since 2015. While...

LAS VEGAS – Clark County officials have provided additional details following a significant wastewater spill at the Whitney Lift Station over the weekend, with fears that a substantial volume of the spill may have entered the Duck Creek wash, ultimately leading to Lake Mead. According to documents obtained from the...