The truck’s driver, Rajinder Kumar, has been charged with manslaughter in connection with their deaths. But federal immigration authorities took Kumar into custody April 22, just a few days after a security bond had been posted on his behalf to secure his release from Deschutes County Jail.

As fiber and protein continue to stand in the social media spotlight, it’s no surprise that people are finding fun ways to add more of these nutrients to their diet.

The project is a joint effort among CCSD, the Clark County Education Association teachers union, UNLV, the Nevada Department of Education and the state’s Education Service Center, which supports public schools from within the governor’s office.

UNLV's Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine graduates 54 doctors during a ceremony at the Thomas & Mack Center Friday, May 8, 2026.

The next time you head to the grocery store, take a closer look at how many prepackaged foods end up in your cart. Many of these items contain more sugar than you might expect— even those labeled as having natural sugars. Manufacturers frequently add sugar to extend shelf life and to help prevent bacteria or mold from developing. Sugar also plays a role in improving "mouthfeel," giving low-fat products a richer, more satisfying texture, according to Manoj Sharma, a professor and public health physician.

Delayed and imprecise Alzheimer’s diagnoses in the UK are limiting patient access to clinical trials despite rapid growth in experimental treatments.

Last summer, UNLV students and staff planted 18 trees in a North Las Vegas neighborhood. Saturday’s giveaway continued the valleywide effort, aiming to reduce higher temperatures in often low-income, underserved neighborhoods caused by a lack of green space and tree cover.

Human brains have been shrinking since prehistoric times, some studies suggest. Whether this is true and why it has happened are debated.

While no cases have been reported in Nevada, researchers at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, who conduct local wastewater surveillance and have monitored COVID-19 variants, say hantavirus is not currently included in their testing panel. However, they note that detection may be possible since the virus is shed through urine. Researchers say it is something they will continue to monitor as they consider targeted applications.