Author: TheNevadaGlobeStaff

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (702 Times, NV Globe) – As the number of respiratory diseases affecting children in Nevada continues to rise, the state said on Monday that it will expedite the issuance of some nursing licenses to help with the inflow of pediatric patients. The Southern Nevada Health District reported...

RENO, Nev. (775 Times, NV Globe) – A 77-year-old Reno man has returned to Hawaii to face charges in a 50-year-old murder case. Tudor Chirila appeared in Reno Justice Court for the first time in September, appearing emaciated and untidy following his detention and claimed suicide attempt. He wasn’t your...

CARSON CITY, Nev. (775 Times, NV Globe) – Sheriff Ken Furlong of Carson City has announced that beginning at 11 p.m., Charter Spectrum subscribers would not have access to the county’s emergency 911 system via their home phones. Monday night until 8 a.m. Tuesday. Spectrum is performing maintenance, according to...

Police Arrest Suspect in Fatal East Valley Parking Lot Shooting A confrontation between two guys in an east valley parking lot escalated into gunfire, killing one. Joshua Steffen, 18, was arrested by Las Vegas Metro police on Wednesday, Nov. 30, and his arrest was reported Monday. Steffen and another guy...

Nevada Resident Found Guilty of Driving on Protected Land NEVADA – Earlier this year, a Nevada City resident was convicted guilty of operating a motorized vehicle in Tahoe National Forest. Following an investigation by Tahoe National Forest law enforcement officials, U.S. Magistrate Judge Deborah Barnes found a Nevada City resident...

New Fire Chief Placed Asked To Resign Amid Criminal Investigation NEVADA – Sparks’ brand new fire chief was requested to resign on Monday after less than a week on the job due to criminal accusations. Mark Lawson took over as fire chief at the end of November, succeeding Jim Reid....

Man Who Shot Lady Gaga’s Dog Walker Goes To Prison For 21 Years LAS VEGAS – Officials said on Monday that the man who shot and injured Lady Gaga’s dog walker and stole her French bulldogs last year accepted a plea deal and was sentenced to 21 years in prison....