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Las Vegas Sun

UNLV researchers are on the cutting edge of techniques that can reduce the amount of waste left over from the process of creating nuclear fuel and weapons by rendering those toxic waste products both safe and useful.

K.T.N.V. T.V. ABC 13

Teen drivers in Southern Nevada are getting a sobering lesson in road safety. The Teen Driver Safety Day at UNLV put young drivers face-to-face with the real-world consequences of reckless driving, especially when impaired or distracted behind the wheel.

K.S.N.V. T.V. News 3

UNLV, in collaboration with traffic safety advocates, is taking proactive steps to address the alarming rate of teen fatalities on Nevada roadways by hosting its annual Drive Safety Day.

K.V.V.U. T.V. Fox 5

The thought of immigration agents showing up at school is sparking fear across Nevada after a bill that would’ve banned federal agents from entering campuses without a warrant was vetoed this year.

K.V.V.U. T.V. Fox 5

UNLV hosted the event where they portrayed a crash and provided insight from traffic investigators.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Las Vegas’ jobless rate ticked higher again last month amid a slump in tourism this year. The Las Vegas-area’s unemployment rate was 5.8 percent in June, up from 5.5 percent in May, according to non-seasonally adjusted figures released this week by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

Univision

With almost 200 death in the state of Nevada in just six months, authorities and organizations are intensifying efforts with new drivers. A UNLV workshop seeks to raise awareness among teenagers before they get behind the wheel.

Las Vegas Review Journal

UNLV-led study shows how AI can help detect viruses in wastewater.