The Clark County School District’s plunging enrollment is a trend with no end in sight. Projections show that school funding could drop by nearly a quarter-billion dollars by 2030 as fewer students enroll to fill district classrooms.

For decades, the Clark County School District was one of the fastest growing school systems in the nation, buoyed by a booming gaming and tourism industry and low housing costs. Just seven years ago, when enrollment peaked, the district boasted 335,333 students in its classrooms. Then came the decline.

Primm Valley Casino Resorts will close 624 hotel rooms when it shutters this summer

Primm Valley Casino Resorts will close 624 hotel rooms when it shutters this summer

Primm Valley Casino Resorts will close 624 hotel rooms when it shutters this summer

Several local and regional startups were showcased recently at UNLV Innovation Day, where Dr. Jeffrey Cummings, director of the Chambers-Grundy Center for Transformative Neuroscience in the Department of Brain Health at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, was excited about the growth of the life sciences ecosystem.

Flecks of minerals captured in diamonds show hidden connections between Earth’s surface and its deep interior

For many here in the Silver State, sports gambling is a way of life. Right now in Nevada, you can either lock in a bet on a licensed casino sportsbook's app or go down there yourself. But recently, a new way to test your luck in the sports world has emerged. They're called prediction markets, and they've soared in popularity throughout the last year.

While the official festival kicks off Friday, a parade is set to run through the Las Vegas Strip tomorrow to usher in the event. With the large crowds expected, experts are emphasizing the importance of planning for security concerns, heat safety and potential medical emergencies.