In The News: Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering

Las Vegas Review Journal

UNLV engineering student Truc Tran stood next to a robot Monday just before turning on its power.

Las Vegas Review Journal

She was the only survivor in the crash that killed nine people in North Las Vegas 10 months ago. She sat in her walker beside the podium because she couldn’t stand at it — her lingering injuries still affecting her mobility.

KSNV-TV: News 3

Researchers from UNLV have received a grant to study law enforcement traffic stops around Nevada.

Las Vegas Review-Journal En Español

Clark County continues to see an increase in traffic fatalities this year, while the numbers tend to be slightly lower statewide.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Clark County continues to see a surge in traffic fatalities this year while the numbers are trending slightly lower statewide.

KTNV-TV: ABC 13

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department reports a father and his 21-year-old son were hit while crossing the road on Tuesday around 8 p.m. According to police, the two were crossing the street at Winterwood Blvd near the busy intersection of Nellis and Charleston when they were hit by a 2004 Pontiac Aztek. Police say the driver, 32-year-old Justino Garcia Avilla showed signs of impairment.

Reno Gazette-Journal

Before this year’s primary, I asked candidates for Reno mayor whether they thought the influence of developers on the city council should be increased, decreased or stay the same.

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

As days grow shorter from Daylight Savings in Southern Nevada, the Dusk 2 Dawn campaign kicked off Friday with hopes of bringing awareness to worsening pedestrian collisions and fatalities in Nevada.

KSNV-TV: News 3

Darker nights are approaching as daylight saving time comes to an end, and organizations are highlighting pedestrian safety.

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

A team from UNLV’s engineering lab is set to compete for $10 million. The ANA Avatar XPRIZE competition will take place in Long Beach, California from Nov. 4 to 5. The competition sees teams from around the globe showcase the latest in technological developments intended to benefit humanity.

BBC

When Elana Graham started selling cyber-security software to small companies five years ago, business was relatively slow. Now demand is booming, driven by a rapid expansion in remote work that has left small firms vulnerable to attack.

KTNV-TV: ABC 13

As Fall settles in and there is less daylight every day, reminding road users about the importance of crosswalk safety could be lifesaving. In a year when pedestrian fatalities are well above last year in Las Vegas, advocates say this message is more important than ever.