UNLV works to address mental health needs and staffing shortages in Nevada
Nevada ranks worst in the nation for both overall mental health and youth mental health. To make matters worse, the state has a shortage of health workers in those fields. UNLV hosted a mental health forum Friday to highlight three university-led efforts to improve mental health and the health worker shortage in Nevada.
UNLV looks to move forward after shooting as spring semester looms
Among the topics addressed: campus safety, mental health resources, the shooting investigation, a future permanent memorial, and the ways the university intends to move forward following the tragedy.
How young is too young? DA seeks to charge 13-year-old as adult for murder in Las Vegas student beating
As the Clark County District Attorney endeavors to charge four young teenagers for murder in District Court as adults for the severe beating of a Rancho High School student, the prosecution of the youngest defendant – a 13-year-old – raises questions about how young is too young.
This week, there will be a community conversation about mental health and meeting people where they are. News 3 went to the campus of UNLV to learn more about how to support students and the greater community.
CDC reporting uptick of COVID cases involving new variant
"Eg.5" is an omicron spinoff blamed for driving up the number of COVID hospitalizations around the U.S. Health officials now say it's the most prevalent variant, responsible for 1 out of every 6 new COVID infections.