The awards were presented at a dinner at UNLV’s Thomas & Mack Center as part of the Review-Journal’s seventh annual awards ceremony.
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Six national media outlets have been attempting to open proceedings to the public to access records from a Reno probate court.
The student, who has “health conditions,” had bruises on his eye after the alleged incident, according to a police report.
Around 20 couples had a Star Wars-themed wedding at The Little Vegas Chapel on Sunday, May 4, which is celebrated as Star Wars Day.
Researchers say the UNLV-led “landmark study” may help with new diagnoses, preventions and treatment of autism.
Two top-tier research universities in Nevada have lost a combined nearly $40 million in federal funding.
On Monday night, Brian Alexander O’dea, 16, borrowed his brother’s e-bike and rode it with a friend from middle school. That night, he died in a fatal crash with a pickup truck.
A Summerlin nail salon was robbed after suspects sprayed fire extinguishers inside the business, according to police.
A District Court judge is accused of defying the Nevada Supreme Court and violating the Nevada Code of Judicial Conduct.
A motorcyclist died after an accident with two cars on Sunday afternoon, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
The event at Henderson’s Congregation Ner Tamid was held to commemorate Yom HaShoah, the day the Jewish community memorializes Holocaust victims.
Employees at Chaparral High School are speaking out about what they say is a toxic work environment that leaves teachers and support staff fearful and students with a discriminatory education.
After serving at the helm of the university for nearly two months, Chris Heavey has been named UNLV’s interim president.
UNLV said seven students have had their visas affected by the Trump administration’s crackdown as dozens of students, faculty and community members gathered to protest.
A petition that has drawn over 200 signatures calls on the Clark County School District to save the junior ROTC program, which is set to end next year because of budget cuts.