UPDATE | Friday, 10:40 p.m.
UNLV said power has been restored. University police will maintain their increased presence throughout the night.
UPDATE | Friday, 9:10 p.m.
NV Energy said they estimate power to be restored by 12 a.m. (midnight).
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A large portion of the UNLV main campus is currently affected by a power outage, according to the university's social media page.
UNLV said NV Energy is on the campus and working to resolve the issue. In the meantime, UNLV said campus police have increased their presence on school grounds.
A power outage is affecting a large area of the UNLV main campus. NV Energy crews are working to resolve the issue.@updsouth has increased its presence on the main campus.
— UNLV (@unlv) October 19, 2024
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According to NV Energy's outage map, the cause of the power outage is still under investigation as of 8:30 p.m. Friday.
Anyone on campus in need of assistance should visit the University Police Services contact webpage or by phone at (702) 895-5575.
