Doctor Jeffrey Cummings is world-renowned in the field of Alzheimer’s research and he leads UNLV’s Center for Transformative Neuroscience. He and six other scientists published research Wednesday that looked at the potential existing drugs have for the research and treatment of Alzheimer’s, for example, drugs like rasagiline for Parkinson’s or bexarotene for cancer. It’s called repurposing.

Mayor Shelley Berkley, wearing a bright yellow blazer and even brighter smile, stood next to a podium in front of a small crowd Thursday morning inside the council chambers of Las Vegas City Hall, fielding questions from reporters.

Foxx and Annie spoke with Professor Michael Pravica about the asteroid that is moving towards earth. He's a professor of physics and astronomy. Will the 2024 YR4 asteroid hit NYC?

Where does Nevada’s cannabis industry stand in 2025? What can consumers expect with prices? And how does the 2024 Presidential Election factor in? Our in-studio panel weighs in. Then we meet George Lee, a former Las Vegas blackjack dealer with an incredible story of his start as a ballet dancer on Broadway.

State Sen. Roberta Lange is sponsoring Senate Bill 220, which over several years would expand the state’s film tax credit up to $83 million per year and establish the Nevada Studios Project at UNLV’s Harry Reid Research Park in the southwest part of the Las Vegas Valley. Meanwhile, Assemblymember Sandra Jauregui is sponsoring Assembly Bill 238, which would expand the state’s film tax credit to $80 million per year and establish the Summerlin Production Studios.

The Troesh Community Closet is shown at UNLV Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. The closet has new or lightly-used professional clothing that students and members of the UNLV community can wear at important events such as job interviews.

Statewide, there is one mental health professional for every 460 residents, and every Nevada county is federally designated as having a mental health provider shortage, according to a separate 2023 study from the UNLV/Brookings Mountain West. Nevada would need 235 mental health professionals to eliminate the shortage designation.

Researchers say public health warnings are essential to avoiding further harm as online searches for gambling addiction surge. It's all happening as the number of states with legalized sports betting has expanded in recent years, prompting a need for more public health awareness.

Lange said the $50 million training facility at Harry Reid Research & Technology Park will instruct young adults from UNLV, CSN and Nevada State College. Students can even train at the facility for two years, Lange said. Working and studying parents can also utilize the daycare and medical facility on site.