Author: TheNevadaGlobeStaff

Las Vegas Valley Water District Raises Rates for Heavy Users The valley’s top water users may soon pay more after two new water rate hikes were authorized. Single-family homes could be affected. The Las Vegas Valley Water District board changed watering restrictions Monday. Clark County approved improvements Tuesday to reduce...

Las Vegas Police Identify Suspect in Opportunity Village Copper Wire Theft LAS VEGAS – Copper wire thieves hit a local group serving intellectually disabled people this summer. Copper wire thieves targeted Opportunity Village’s Thrift Store in June, July, and twice in August, executives say. Now, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police...

Clark County Approved a New Housing Development in Red Rock Canyon LAS VEGAS – Clark County approved a new housing development in Red Rock Canyon on Tuesday. Blue Diamond Hill will have 429 single-family houses built by Gypsum Resources. The proposed site is 2.5 miles northwest of Blue Diamond Road...

The Southern Nevada Health District Warns of Fentanyl Overdose Risk LAS VEGAS – Southern Nevada Health District warns about fentanyl after six overdoses in 36 hours. Four of the six overdoses were fentanyl overdoses, according to LVMPD. Fentanyl caused 46% of overdose deaths in Clark County in the past three...

South Lake Tahoe’s City Council Has Decided to Ban Single-Use Plastic Water Bottles South Lake Tahoe’s City Council has banned single-use plastic water bottles for city facilities, temporary activities, and special events starting April 22, 2023. On April 22, 2024, the prohibition will apply citywide, giving companies time to prepare....

Nevada Has Been Accepted Into a Program That Helps Veterans Get Internships and Training After They Leave the Military NEVADA – Nevada has been accepted into a program that offers transitioning veterans internships and training opportunities. To help them get ready for life after the military, the Department of Defense...

RENO, Nev. (775 Times, NV Globe) – Reno firefighters extinguished a fire along Riverside Drive. It was discovered just after 8:00 p.m. Monday evening. According to fire officials, workers discovered considerable smoke on the complex’s 11th level. Before units were evacuated, the building was granted a shelter-in-place order. One individual...