Author: TheNevadaGlobeStaff

Starting October 1, a new Nevada law steps in to shine a light on an issue that’s been quietly draining the wallets of hardworking renters: hidden rental fees. These so-called “junk” fees—disguised as lifestyle charges, parcel fees, pest control, or even vague “damage waivers”—have been quietly tacked onto monthly bills,...

In a moment that underscores the steep cost of personal recklessness and the value of life lived responsibly, justice was finally delivered in the case of Jimmy McCoy — a 63-year-old single father whose only “crime” was riding his e-bike to pick up his daughters from school. He never made...

Nevada just passed Assembly Bill 263, a law empowering Clark County to coordinate with state transportation crews to clear homeless encampments on freeway land. The goal: streamline cleanups and offer support—without costing taxpayers a dime. While advocates like Assemblymember Mosca argue it brings compassion and efficiency, critics question if this is...

Henderson Deputy Chief Jonathan Boucher, after more than two decades of service, officially stepped down on June 19, but the timing raises key questions about leadership accountability and transparency in law enforcement. A clear-headed public would wonder whether his departure was truly voluntary—or quietly forced by the city’s decision makers. Sources...

Nevada’s utility monopoly is facing a reckoning as the Public Utilities Commission initiates a full-scale investigation into NV Energy for misclassifying residential properties and overbilling its own customers. Regulators now estimate that over 80,000 Nevadans have been overcharged by nearly $17 million since as early as 2001 . This isn’t...

On Sunday night in North Las Vegas, that line was tested when a shootout between police and suspected criminals left two individuals injured—one of them critically. According to Metro authorities, officers were tracking two vehicles tied to a prior drive-by shooting when gunfire erupted. Suspects opened fire on police vehicles,...