Author: TheNevadaGlobeStaff
Las Vegas Drivers Brace for Airport Traffic Chaos Amid Construction
Starting Monday night, Las Vegas drivers will face significant lane reductions near Harry Reid International Airport as part of a project aimed at improving traffic flow. While the intention is to enhance long-term traffic efficiency, the immediate impact is causing concern among local drivers. Rideshare operator Virginia Sanchez expressed her...
Clark County Schools Finally Address Safety Crisis
The Clark County School District (CCSD) is finally taking steps to address the alarming rise in violence plaguing its middle schools. But is it too little, too late? With reports of increased suspensions due to violent behavior and a disturbing incident in 2022 where a teacher was brutally assaulted by...
FBI Shake-Up in Las Vegas: Jeremy Schwartz Steps In as Acting Boss Amid Leadership Overhaul
The winds of change are sweeping through the FBI’s Las Vegas field office, with Jeremy Schwartz stepping in as the new acting special agent in charge. This shift comes on the heels of the sudden departure of Spencer Evans, who had served in the role since 2022. The timing of...
Las Vegas Jury Delivers $100 Million Verdict Against USAA
In a landmark decision, a Las Vegas jury has rendered a $100 million verdict against USAA insurance company for its refusal to honor a legitimate claim. The case centers on Timothy Kuhn, who was injured in a 2018 car crash on Interstate 15 in Las Vegas. Despite holding a policy...
Nevada’s Legal Cannabis Industry Under Siege: Lawmakers Urged to Tackle Illicit Market Threat
Nevada’s legal cannabis industry, once a beacon of economic promise, is now grappling with a formidable adversary: the pervasive illicit market. Despite generating over $108 million for the state’s education fund in the most recent fiscal year, legal cannabis sales are on a troubling decline. Industry leaders point to the...
Crime: From Family Tragedies to Hit-and-Run Horrors
Las Vegas faces a wave of violent incidents that reflect the growing concerns about personal accountability and public safety. From a chilling case of patricide to a deadly house party shooting, and an unresolved hit-and-run, the city’s law enforcement is stretched thin addressing crimes that strike at the heart of...