Author: TheNevadaGlobeStaff

NASA had to cancel the launch of its strong new moon rocket on Monday morning during a shakedown flight with three test dummies aboard due to a fuel leak and then an engine issue during final liftoff preparations. The earliest possible date for the next launch attempt is Friday. Because...

Police Said a Green Chevy Truck Collided With a Hyundai Sedan Traveling East on a Green Light. Author: Nevada Globe Staff LAS VEGAS – The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said a driver ran a red light and crashed on Dean Martin Drive at 8:57 a.m. The truck abandoned the...

The Good Deed Project walks 700-pound dog through Las Vegas Strip Author: Nevada Globe Staff LAS VEGAS – On the Las Vegas Strip early on a Friday morning, a 10-foot, 700-pound dog was spotted. An area charity called The Good Deed Project drove the plush puppy there. The dog was...

Heavy Rains Damage Mojave National Preserve South of Las Vegas Roads Author: Nevada Globe Staff LAS VEGAS – Roads in the Mojave National Preserve south of Las Vegas have been partially washed away by recent heavy rains. On Friday, the park announced that all principal roads were closed until further...

A Small Plane Crashes Near Boulder City Author: Nevada Globe Staff LAS VEGAS – On Friday afternoon, a plane carrying two individuals crashed between Henderson and Boulder City. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the crash involved a single-engine Flight Design General Aviation GmbH aircraft. There were two passengers. A...

105 Students Nationwide to Receive a $25,000 Horatio Alger Scholarship Author: Nevada Globe Staff LAS VEGAS – A Las Vegas high school senior is one of 105 students across the United States to receive a $25,000 college scholarship. Sierra Duran, 17, of Las Vegas Academy of the Arts is a...

Nevada Approves Hand Counting Author: Nevada Globe Staff LAS VEGAS – The Nevada secretary of state’s office passed regulations on Friday that would allow counties to hand count votes beginning with the next midterm elections this fall in areas of rural Nevada where confusion about voting machines has led to...