Reno police chief testifies that training on use of facial recognition software for arrests wasn't essential

Elsa Gramola didn’t set out to become an Italian culinary ambassador. She was just a homesick Sicilian transplant driving her two kids around Austin when she spotted a roadside sign: “Learn Italian.” She called the number and told the man on the other end that she didn’t want lessons. She could teach them.

A new COVID variant is spreading quickly. BA.3.2, also known as “Cicada,” is already making its way through 25 states, including Nevada. Although there are no confirmed human cases in Nevada yet, the variant has been detected in Nevada’s wastewater, and this strain may be more contagious.

A new family of drugs works to rid Alzheimer’s Disease patients’ brains of the proteins believed to be behind the memory-robbing illness.

The Iran war and the partial government shutdown have been hitting consumers and airlines. We spend a little time with Daniel Bubb, a former airline pilot and a professor of aviation history, going over what it means and how it’s impacting everyone

As summer approaches, more people are turning to weight-loss drugs known as GLP-1 medications in hopes of achieving an “ideal beach body.” But experts say patients see the biggest difference when the medication is paired with healthy habits, including diet, exercise and sleep.

Last year, North Las Vegas’ code enforcement division received a jarring complaint. People were living “all around” the Silver Nugget casino property, but “most disturbing” was an encampment in back that was under the building, according to the complaint from a homeless-services manager with the city.

The grants are part of a $300,000 investment by the CareSource Foundation to support community-based initiatives addressing one of three priority areas identified in the 2025 Southern Nevada Community Health Assessment: maternal and child health, immunization awareness and confidence and social drivers of health. The funding also includes a $150,000 grant for faculty-led research at the UNLV School of Public Health.

Scarlet & Gray Days, scheduled for April 13-19, will feature events for all ages, from the college community to the wider Las Vegas valley. Highlights include the annual Festival of Communities at the Pida Plaza on April 15 and the UNLV Young Rebels Rally at North Academic Hall on April 18. The UNLV Block Party returns on April 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is free and open to all.