Author: TheNevadaGlobeStaff

NEVADA – Dirt, the famous cat of Nevada Northern Railway in Ely, died at age 15. Workers initially dubbed the cat Dirtbag, but after he began attracting tourists’ attention, the name was shortened to just Dirt. “He developed into a huge, rough-and-tumble tom cat who commanded the shop and the...

LAS VEGAS – A local hospital recognized a Las Vegas youngster who died unexpectedly at school for being an organ donor. Jordan Brister, a student at Las Vegas’ Amplus Academy, died “suddenly and unexpectedly suffered cardiac arrest while at school with no explanation as to why,” according to a GoFundMe...

NEVADA – In March, Desert Springs Hospital will have 970 fewer staff. The significant cut comes after the medical institution announced on Wednesday that it will be laying off hundreds of employees. “I know a lot of us are upset because we kept asking whether the hospital was going to...

NEVADA – The Carson City Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Investigation Division is investigating and identifying a vehicle and driver involved in a hit-and-run on Tuesday evening near the intersection of Saliman Road and William St. According to CCSO, around 7:56 p.m. on January 10, a person was strolling with a bicycle...

LAS VEGAS – A McDonald’s employee was detained during his shift at a restaurant at the Fremont Street Experience for allegedly shooting into a crowd of people, injuring two. Na’quentin Norsworthy, 16, is suspected of shooting two persons at the Fremont Street Experience on December 29, according to court filings....

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (702 Times, NV Globe) – According to officials, the suspect in the shooting death of a tow business employee on Tuesday has been detained and charged with murder. Jaton Herder, 27, was detained following a multi-jurisdictional task force search, according to a statement released on Wednesday by...

RENO, Nev. (775 Times, NV Globe) – At an open meeting on Wednesday, the Reno City Council overwhelmingly approved Kathryn Nance as the city’s next police chief. Nance was previously recommended for the position by the Reno city manager. Later on in the meeting, she is anticipated to take her...