Author: TheNevadaGlobeStaff

Nevadans are once again being tested by the elements as the desert sun asserts its dominance this week, pushing temperatures into the punishing 110s across Las Vegas. The heat is relentless, and it’s a sober reminder that nature doesn’t hand out participation trophies—preparedness is personal responsibility. While some may wring...

Nevada’s Department of Transportation (NDOT) is finally under the microscope—and rightfully so. A recent Legislative Counsel Bureau audit exposed systemic issues: poor oversight of $25 million worth of materials, mishandled purchase records, and troubling misuse of state vehicles. When nearly $25 million in stockroom goods didn’t match the books and invoices were...

Metropolitan Police report a fatal shooting near Downtown Las Vegas that claimed one life Wednesday night. Around 9 p.m., officers responded to the 2300 block of Olive Street, close to East Fremont Street and Charleston Boulevard, and found a victim who later died at the hospital. Authorities say a suspect...

Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo is stepping up to protect our community’s backbone—property, safety, and even man’s best friend—with a trio of common-sense bills that speak to accountability and freedom. As part of a ceremonial signing, Governor Lombardo advanced AB503, making it unlawful to possess municipal-grade or seven-strand copper wire without...

Las Vegas is sounding the alarm: after years of welcoming tourists in droves, numbers are finally slipping as visitors hit by escalating costs roll their eyes—and wallets. With guest figures down roughly 6–8% this year and international arrivals falling nearly 9%, the root of the issue is clear: tourists are fed...