In The News: Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering

Las Vegas Review Journal

As he stood on the steps of the Regional Justice Center the morning of May 3, Arbor View senior Brayden Boulter didn’t talk about his plans for the future, his upcoming graduation ceremony or his last days as a high schooler. Instead, he talked about what he called a “dangerous” crosswalk steps away from his high school in the northwest Las Vegas Valley.

Las Vegas Sun

Steve Finn, owner of Premium Trucking in Las Vegas, maintains that President Donald Trump’s approach to trade policy addresses a necessary concern. The hemorrhaging of U.S. manufacturing jobs over the past three decades required intervention, and Finn acknowledges merit in Trump’s tariff-centered strategy to revitalize domestic production.

KSNV-TV: News 3

A 23-year-old pedestrian, Joree Odabi, was struck and killed by a suspected impaired driver while walking along Warm Springs Road on Tuesday night. According to police, the driver, 38-year-old Daniel Stakleff, was traveling west on Torrey Pines when he veered off the roadway and hit Odabi. Stakleff appeared in court this morning and was ordered to be held without bail.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Motorcyclists in Southern Nevada and across the state are dying in traffic crashes at a higher rate this year than in 2024 — a grim figure underscored by at least eight more rider deaths in the state since early April.

The Brighter Side of News

Turning dry desert air into drinkable water once sounded like something from a sci-fi movie. Now, it’s becoming reality—thanks to a breakthrough from researchers at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. As water supplies shrink across the region due to drought and climate change, scientists have taken a huge step toward creating a sustainable water source from an unlikely place: the air.

Las Vegas Sun

From abandoned rental scooters cluttering resort sidewalks to teenage motorcyclists performing dangerous stunts in county parks, Clark County officials are developing comprehensive solutions to address safety concerns with electric scooters, bicycles and motorcycles.

Nuclear Engineering International

US NuScale Power Corporation opened its latest Energy Exploration (E2) Centre at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) to help support the development of a skilled nuclear-ready workforce. The E2 Centre was co-funded by a grant from the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Nuclear Energy University Program (NEUP).

Associated Press

The E2 Center will allow students at UNLV to take on the role of control room operator, providing the chance to gain real-life experience. It will also provide a means to conduct outreach to the community on the benefits of nuclear power through demonstrations and tours for local leaders, K-12 students, and the broader public.

Business Wire

The E2 Center will allow students at UNLV to take on the role of control room operator, providing the chance to gain real-life experience. It will also provide a means to conduct outreach to the community on the benefits of nuclear power through demonstrations and tours for local leaders, K-12 students, and the broader public.

KSNV-TV: News 3

Hit-and-run crashes are on the rise across the valley, with over 500 incidents reported in the past year, according to a Metro Police map. Local safety advocates are urging more stringent measures to address the growing trend.

KVVU-TV: Fox 5

Another video of a group of young kids on electric bikes in the valley is making the rounds online. This time, they seem to be getting way too close to a traditional bicyclist. Some say they’re driving recklessly. FOX5 wanted to hear from bike riders on safety concerns they have when trying to get around town.

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

Nevada lawmakers discussed a bill Tuesday that would bring automated traffic enforcement cameras to road construction sites.