Author: TheNevadaGlobeStaff

CARSON CITY, Nev. (775 Times, NV Globe) – Lawmakers at the Interim Finance Committee authorized a number of additional investments during their meeting today. New initiatives include giving free lunches to Nevada schoolchildren, supporting the growth of Roseman University’s College of Medicine, and creating more affordable housing in Las Vegas....

LAS VEGAS – The Nevada State Board of Education (NSBE) discussed starting high school classes later in the morning, with some progress made toward that goal. On Thursday afternoon, the board meeting brought together superintendents from Nevada’s 17 school districts to discuss a matter that has been discussed for years....

LAS VEGAS – Scholarships totaling more than $30,000 are available to students with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) or Temporary Protective Status (TPS). Nevada State College and TheDream.US have collaborated to create the largest national scholarship program for dreamers, undocumented students, DACA, and TPS students. The program’s funding might...

LAS VEGAS – The Animal Foundation is seeking assistance in rehabilitating a young dog with severe mange. Penny, a one-year-old puppy discovered on the streets of Las Vegas, struggles with almost every activity, from playing to simply walking. She is experiencing hair loss. There is a lot of bleeding and...

NEVADA – An abandoned home in Panther Valley was destroyed by fire Thursday afternoon. At around 4:20 p.m., the Reno Fire Department responded to 6880 N. Virginia St., where an abandoned home was on fire. The structure was completely destroyed. The cause of the fire is being investigated. There were...

THURSDAY EVENING UPDATE The Washoe County School District announced Thursday that Dilworth Middle School will be closed on Friday owing to a high number of teacher absences. The punishment comes just one day after a confrontation at the school resulted in a lockdown. A staff member was hurt, according to...

In Sparks, a house fire is being investigated. On Wednesday, December 14, around 11:50 p.m., a fire broke out in the 100 block of East I Street. The incident was reported by a bystander who said the entire house was engulfed in flames, according to Sparks fire chief Derek Keller....