BOULDER CITY, NV ( KLAS ) – Happy birthday to the Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge. It was 15 years ago this week that what’s officially known as the “Mike O’Callaghan / Pat Tillman Bridge” opened to traffic.

When political gridlock brings Washington to a halt, the public’s common assumption is that a government shutdown means all national landmarks and federally run attractions must close their doors.

This video showcases the construction of a mini hydroelectric dam as part of a science project. It highlights the environmentally friendly aspects of the project and aims to promote awareness of ...