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.

“For many years, it’s been a goal of Comprehensive Cancer Centers to be a part of downtown Las Vegas,” said Dr. Stephani Christensen, medical oncologist at Comprehensive. “The UNLV medical school is just up the street, and it allows for easier collaboration.”

May is both mental health awareness month and college finals month, as the Spring semester ends. Over 60% of higher-ed students in the U.S. meet diagnostic criteria for at least one mental health condition — that’s a 50% increase from 13 years ago. Of those mental illnesses, the most common are anxiety, depression and eating disorders. And at the end of the semester, when high stakes in final exams determine class scores and future scholarship money, those mental health concerns can get worse.

Glenn Nowak, professor of architecture at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, says Las Vegas is the pioneer of integrated resorts — mega buildings that blend concepts of casinos, restaurants, stores, and other amenities.