Author: TheNevadaGlobeStaff

RENO, Nev. (775 Times, NV Globe) – Washoe County now has a new ‘dangerous dog’ code that governs whether aggressive or violent canines may be returned to their owners. It affects a small number of canines judged dangerous by law enforcement or animal services, generally after biting someone or attacking...

TAHOE, Nev. (775 Times, NV Globe) – North Lake Tahoe had a busy day on Saturday, with four ski resorts declaring their openings. Skiers and riders were welcomed back sooner than planned at Granlibakken, Kirkwood, Heavenly, and Northstar. Winter storm systems dumped more than 40 inches of snow across the...

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (702 Times, NV Globe) – The city council of Las Vegas is going forward with plans to build an African American museum and cultural center on the city’s Historic Westside. Council members decided on Wednesday to authorize a contract with Gallagher & Associates, the organization behind The...

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (702 Times, NV Globe) – “Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day” was observed on Monday. The event was designed to remember the day in 1960 when Bridges became the first African American youngster to attend an all-white public school. Before school, students from all around the Las...

RENO, Nev. (775 Times, NV Globe) – On Thursday, registered nurses at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Reno will stage a silent vigil to “demand that hospital administration respect patients, the community, and nurses, as well as to memorialize their colleague Darrella Lydell.” Darrella Lydell, RN, died on November...

RENO, Nev. (775 Times, NV Globe) – This year marks the tenth anniversary of a local non-profit climbing squad. Sierra Climbing Team (SCT) was founded in 2012 to educate children how to climb at The Whitney Peak Basecamp. “I started climbing at our recreation facility. “There weren’t actually grades there,...

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (702 Times, NV Globe) – An arrest record states that three persons were detained after North Las Vegas police heard that a youngster was reportedly being confined in a closed bedroom without access to food, drink, or bathrooms. Officers arrived early on Nov. 5 between 5th Street...