Author: TheNevadaGlobeStaff

The Sparks Police Department (SPD) revealed body cam footage of an armed man who was fatally shot by police officers outside their headquarters last week on Thursday. According to the inquiry, 36-year-old Jason Thorpe of Sparks fired two shots on the property before being shot and killed by police. Thorpe,...

Many Washoe County offices will be closed on Friday, October 28 to commemorate Nevada Day, the statehood celebration. The offices and facilities listed below will be closed: Administrative offices at the Washoe County Complex: 1001 E. Ninth Street, Reno. Alf Sorensen Community Center All Washoe County Libraries. Book drops and...

Palisades Tahoe just completed the installation of a new gondola that connects the ski area to Alpine Meadows. It is scheduled to be up and operating by mid-December. In 16 minutes, 96 cabins can transport eight snowboarders, skiers, or sightseers between the two places. The gondola was installed, the Red...

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Detective Unit has made an arrest following an eight-month investigation into a string of burglaries in Spanish Springs. This week, Robert Earl Anderson was arrested on the following charges: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia x2 Keep place where Stolen Property Concealed Child Abuse or Neglect x4...

One Woman Was Killed in a Collision Involving Three Vehicles LAS VEGAS – A 71-year-old female driver was killed in a hit-and-run incident at Harry Reid Airport; police are investigating. It occurred on Thursday at about 3 p.m. at the intersection of Eastern Avenue and Patrick Lane. The fatal collision,...

North Las Vegas Kindergartener Donated $800 From His Lemonade Stand to the Southern Nevada American Red Cross Chapter North Las Vegas kindergartener donated $800 from his lemonade stand to the Southern Nevada American Red Cross Chapter. Henry Williams, 6, woke up before 7 a.m. on Oct. 15 to sell lemonade,...

North Las Vegas Are Experiencing a Power Outage LAS VEGAS – According to NVEnergy’s website, more than 2,100 customers in North Las Vegas are currently without power. The outage was reported around 1:12 p.m. near Simmons Street and Lone Mountain Road, located near Washburn Road and Allen Lane. NVEnergy has...