TheNevadaGlobeStaff, Author at Nevada Globe

Over 1,100 Homes Still in the Dark—Is Our Infrastructure Ready for Monsoon Season?

July 3, 2025 3:35 pm

Las Vegas residents are still dealing with the aftermath of Tuesday’s savage windstorm that hammered the valley with 70 mph gusts, ripping down over 60 power poles and knocking out service to 30,000 customers at its peak, including an estimated 1.4‑mile stretch of East Tropicana Avenue between South Topaz and Sandhill...

Why Las Vegas Taps Are Among the Nation’s Cleanest—A Look at Water Quality Backed by Data

July 3, 2025 9:49 am

Las Vegas Valley’s water quality is a point of pride—and deservedly so. Like clockwork, water managers from Las Vegas Valley Water District, Henderson, and North Las Vegas have issued their annual reports, and the verdict is clear: thanks to Lake Mead and well-managed groundwater wells, 90% of the valley’s water comes...

Part 3: Nevada’s Tourism Triumph, Las Vegas and the American Dream

July 3, 2025 3:00 amJuly 15, 2025 3:34 am

This is Part 3 of Nevada’s Epic Legacy: Four Pillars of American Greatness, a series highlighting how Nevada’s contributions, not just its swing-state status, define America’s cultural and economic landscape. When Nevada legalized gaming in 1931, it didn’t just roll the dice, it reshaped America’s economy and culture. Las Vegas, once...

Sparklers Burn at 2,000°F: How to Avoid Becoming Part of the Fireworks Injury Count

July 2, 2025 4:59 pm

Las Vegas fire crews and healthcare workers are preparing for one of the most dangerous nights of the year as Independence Day celebrations approach. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in 2024, there were 11 fireworks-related deaths and 14,700 injuries, marking a 38 % rise in fatalities and a...

Supreme Court Pauses Fiore Case—Is the Commission Overstepping Its Bounds?

July 2, 2025 4:31 pm

The Nevada Supreme Court has hit pause on the disciplinary proceedings against Pahrump Justice of the Peace Michele Fiore after her attorneys challenged the jurisdiction of the Nevada Commission on Judicial Discipline. In a two-page emergency order issued Wednesday, the court demanded the commission justify its authority to pursue a...

Charleston Boulevard Crash Leaves Motorcyclist Dead—Rising Concerns Over Road Safety

July 2, 2025 7:37 am

A 39-year-old motorcyclist lost his life Tuesday night after a crash at the intersection of Charleston and Jones boulevards—an all-too-familiar reminder that personal responsibility on the road is no longer optional, it’s critical. According to Las Vegas Metro Police, the rider was traveling east on Charleston around 10 p.m. when...

Nature Strikes, But Are We Ready? Vegas Recovers Amid Downed Poles and Uprooted Trees

July 2, 2025 6:59 am

Las Vegas is waking up under a blanket of broken infrastructure and blocked roadways after a powerful windstorm tore through the valley overnight. As crews work through the chaos, residents are left to deal with the mess—uprooted trees, toppled power lines, crushed vehicles, and closed roads. While the local media...

Author: TheNevadaGlobeStaff

Over 1,100 Homes Still in the Dark—Is Our Infrastructure Ready for Monsoon Season?

Why Las Vegas Taps Are Among the Nation’s Cleanest—A Look at Water Quality Backed by Data

Part 3: Nevada’s Tourism Triumph, Las Vegas and the American Dream

Sparklers Burn at 2,000°F: How to Avoid Becoming Part of the Fireworks Injury Count

Supreme Court Pauses Fiore Case—Is the Commission Overstepping Its Bounds?

Charleston Boulevard Crash Leaves Motorcyclist Dead—Rising Concerns Over Road Safety

Nature Strikes, But Are We Ready? Vegas Recovers Amid Downed Poles and Uprooted Trees

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