Author: TheNevadaGlobeStaff

Cannabis Users Had a 22% Higher Incidence of Requiring Hospitalization LAS VEGAS – Cannabis is sending a growing number of customers to local emergency rooms as the THC content of cannabis increases. Cannabis users were 22% more likely to end up in the emergency room than nonusers, according to a...

Warning to Parents About the Increase of Child-Targeted Cybercrime LAS VEGAS – The Metropolitan Police Department of Las Vegas has issued a warning regarding a growing cybercrime that targets minors. Officers indicated in a Twitter post that they are looking into more cases of “Sextortion,” which is when criminals try...

North Las Vegas: A Man Died After Rushing Into His Burning Apartment LAS VEGAS – According to the North Las Vegas Fire Department, a man died after running into a burning residence in North Las Vegas. NLVFD and Las Vegas Fire and Rescue responded to a complaint of an apartment...

Wife Claims Her Spouse Started a Tragic House Fire While Carrying a Firearm LAS VEGAS – According to NLVFD, a deadly house fire is being investigated after a lady says her husband set fire to the house while carrying a gun. NLVFD and Las Vegas Fire and Rescue responded to...

A Guy Was Sentenced in Prison for His Role in a Fraud Scheme Involving Church Funds LAS VEGAS – A Las Vegas man was sentenced to more than three years in jail for his role in a scheme to steal money from church members’ accounts. According to a press release...

Police Investigate Couples Possible Murder-Suicide Case LAS VEGAS – Police in Las Vegas are looking into a murder-suicide after a man allegedly shot and murdered his wife before killing himself. Officers responded to reports of a shooting in front of a property around the 1500 block of Ardmore St., near...

RENO, Nev. (775 Times, NV Globe) – The Northern Nevada Confederate of Clubs has staged the Reno Toy Run every Christmas since 1980. Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, Children’s Cabinet, Eagle Valley Children’s Home, Kids & Horses Therapeutic Riding Center, Ronald McDonald House, Tahoe Family Solutions, VFW, Veteran’s...