In this presidential year, Las Vegas is poised for a first -- and a last.

Authorities are investigating a construction accident at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas that left a worker dead.

An annual health survey of Nevada kindergartners shows a big drop in the percentage of children without health insurance.

Volunteers hit the streets Tuesday encouraging eligible voters to get registered to vote on National Voter Registration Day.

Although Nevada often lags behind other states in health care statistics, there is reason to cheer, based on the results of a new survey.

An annual health survey of Nevada kindergartners shows a big drop in the percentage of children without health insurance, a change that researchers attribute to more use of Medicaid benefits.

When Barbara Atkinson arrived in Las Vegas a year ago as the planning dean of UNLV’s new medical school, she spent her first months meeting community members.

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas was dealt a big victory this week when it was chosen to host the final presidential debate before next year's general election, an effort aimed at thrusting UNLV into the national spotlight as it strives to become a better-recognized research institution.

A contract worker is dead after an accident at University of Nevada, Las Vegas.