UNLV hosted a Teen Driver Safety Day to bring awareness of the consequences of driving impaired. The event featured a crash reenactment involving a teen who decided to drive drunk, a trauma surgeon who treats those "victims," and a staged trial with a judge who presides over DUI cases.

The headlines are tough to ignore. Office space vacancies in major cities across the U.S. are at record highs. Las Vegas has never been known for its office market — or much less commercial real estate in general, outside of the Strip.

Citlally Lopez is under the microscope, as all eyes are on the Las Vegas native for her research into finding a cure for the second leading cause of death in the world.

There have been 13 norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships in 2023. Experts note that the highly congested environment, as well as the fact that people have not been exposed to as many illnesses due to the COVID-19 pandemic, are likely the reason for the increased norovirus numbers.

Whether it’s an 18-month wait to get resources for youth with developmental disabilities or a lack of investment in homeless prevention services, groups working with youth experiencing homelessness say they face substantial barriers helping vulnerable children. 

We know that teenagers who experience foster care face adverse experiences across multiple domains, such as housing, juvenile incarceration and in schooling. Throughout history, we can see that they are more likely to experience adverse outcomes indicative of economic hardship: adult poverty, homelessness, unemployment and underemployment, and low rates of educational attainment. To combat these outcomes, many seek higher education.

The drugs clear sticky plaques from the brain. But they are not for everyone, experts caution

Our planet had a violent past.

Near record-breaking temperatures have arrived in Las Vegas, and many residents are feeling the heat.