TheNevadaGlobeStaff, Author at Nevada Globe

Legislators Push Interest Rate Reduction for First-Time Buyers Earning Under $140K—Smart Policy or Slippery Slope?

May 29, 2025 2:42 pm

Nevada’s Democrat-led legislature has advanced a bill that would allow first-time homebuyers earning under $140,000 a year to reduce their mortgage interest rates—with taxpayers once again expected to foot the bill. Under the guise of affordability, Senate Bill (SB) [number not provided], championed by Sen. Fabian Doñate, is being sold...

Justice Served: Former LVMPD Sergeant Faces Prison for Multiple Felonies

May 29, 2025 12:54 pm

Suspended Las Vegas Metro Police Sergeant Kevin Menon has agreed to a plea deal involving multiple felony charges. Menon, 43, faced allegations ranging from abuse of power to possession of child sexual abuse material. As part of the agreement, he will serve a prison sentence ranging from four to ten...

Henderson’s New Top Cop: Rader Steps In to Restore Order and Trust

May 28, 2025 4:59 pm

In a decisive move to restore integrity and leadership within the Henderson Police Department, the city has appointed Reggie Rader as its new police chief. Rader, a seasoned law enforcement professional with nearly 30 years of experience, steps into the role following a period of controversy and leadership instability. Rader’s...

From Crisis to Cure: Governor Lombardo’s Bold Move to Fix Nevada’s Healthcare Woes

May 28, 2025 4:43 pm

Nevada’s healthcare system is at a breaking point, with the state ranking 45th nationally in active physicians per capita—218 per 100,000 residents, compared to the national average of 272. Governor Joe Lombardo is taking decisive action to address this crisis through the Nevada Healthcare Access Act (SB 495), a comprehensive...

Eight Bullets, Ten Years: Is Nevada’s Justice System Failing Victims?

May 28, 2025 10:31 am

In a case that has stirred deep emotions and raised serious questions about the justice system, 25-year-old Keyun Watts has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the shooting death of 22-year-old Elvin Sejdinovic during a road rage incident in Las Vegas. Watts, who pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter,...

Shelter Pleads for Responsibility as Pet Dumping Incidents Surge in Las Vegas

May 28, 2025 10:01 amMay 28, 2025 10:04 am

In a disheartening display of disregard for animal welfare, surveillance footage from the Nevada SPCA reveals two individuals abandoning an English bulldog in a crate at the shelter’s entrance after hours. The dog remained unattended for nearly four hours before a passerby took it, and its current whereabouts are unknown....

The Betrayal: How Dina Titus, Susie Lee, and Steven Horsford Turned Their Backs on Nevada

May 28, 2025 6:00 amJune 9, 2025 6:31 am

On a critical day in Washington, Representatives Dina Titus, Susie Lee, and Steven Horsford made a radical choice that shocked even seasoned political observers. They voted against President Trump’s Big, Beautiful Bil Act a transformative piece of legislation championed by House Republicans to strengthen our economy, protect our border, and restore...