In The News: Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering

Nuclear Engineering International

US NuScale Power Corporation opened its latest Energy Exploration (E2) Centre at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ) 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 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ 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 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ 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.

KVVU-TV: Fox 5

So far this year, Las Vegas Metro Police have responded to 35 deadly car crashes. A new bill is hoping to reduce that number.

Las Vegas Sun

On a cloudy morning in downtown Las Vegas, a white Kia e-Niro pulls up to the corner of South Main Street and East Coolidge Avenue, just down the street from the famous Snowball the cat art installation.

Las Vegas Review Journal

With daylight saving time beginning early Sunday morning motorists should be wary about the effects the time change could have on driving this week.

KNPR News

The Las Vegas Monorail, now over 20 years old, has helped prevent traffic congestion and provide tourists with easy Strip travel. But, how much longer is it expected to last? The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is seeking $12M to upgrade the train to make it last until 2035. Transportation engineer Harry Teng and 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Hospitality Associate Professor Chih-Chien Chen are here to discuss both the Monorail in comparison to the Boring Las Vegas Loop, as well as ideal public transportation systems.

KTNV-TV: ABC 13

According to the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety and the Transportation Research Center at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, already in 2025, just two months into the year, there have been 15 pedestrian fatalities in Clark County.

Las Vegas Sun

Tariffs on imported goods are the known unknown in the Clark County School District’s offices of construction and facilities management.