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Heller Senate Campaign Calls Patriot Majority Attack Ads On Medicare Votes False

Tuesday, July 10, 2012 - 11:50am

CARSON CITY – A television ad campaign sponsored by the pro-Democrat Patriot Majority attacking GOP Sen. Dean Heller on his Medicare votes has expanded to Las Vegas and is again being called false by his campaign.

The ads say Heller voted to “end Medicare,” twice, once while serving in the House from the 2^nd Congressional District and once after being appointed to the Senate by Gov. Brian Sandoval in April 2011

Public invited to grand opening of Sierra Nevada Health Center

Tuesday, July 10, 2012 - 8:54am

The Sierra Nevada Health Center in Carson City will hold a grand opening July 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The public is invited.
A ribbon cutting ceremony will feature a reception, with refreshments, hors d’oeuvres, entertainment, raffle prizes and guided tours. Keynote speakers include: Mayor Bob Crowell, William G. Gordon, Board Chairman of Nevada Health Centers, Inc., and Thomas G. Chase, CEO of Nevada Health Centers, Inc.

House Ethics Committee Appoints Investigative Subcommittee To Review Rep. Berkley Ethics Questions

Monday, July 9, 2012 - 3:24pm

CARSON CITY – The House Ethics Committee announced today that it has established an investigative subcommittee to review ethics questions raised about Rep. Shelley Berkley, D-Nev., and whether she inappropriately furthered the business interests of her husband, Dr. Larry Lehrner.

The committee voted unanimously on June 29 to establish the subcommittee.

Federal Agency Names New Accountable Care Organization in Nevada

Monday, July 9, 2012 - 11:30am

CARSON CITY – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today that Nevada is among 40 states where people with Medicare can receive health care from an Accountable Care Organization (ACO).

ACOs are organizations formed by groups of doctors and other health care providers that have agreed to work together to coordinate care for people with Medicare.

Crime Log: Carson City man allegedly discharges gun Sunday evening

Monday, July 9, 2012 - 9:47am

Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested the following individuals on felony or gross misdemeanor allegations:

Carson City Road Report for July 9-16

Monday, July 9, 2012 - 8:06am

There will be nightly lane closures on US 395 from the junction of US 50W (Spooner) to 1st Street in Minden, Sunday through Thursday, between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. There will be flagger controlled traffic.

There will be lane closures in the southbound direction of US 395 from Eastlake Boulevard in Washoe County to the Carson Street Interchange between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Carson City restaurant inspection reports

Monday, July 9, 2012 - 7:48am

See the full reports below:

Heat Expands through Western Nevada This Week

Sunday, July 8, 2012 - 5:28pm

Hot weather is in the forecast for Carson City this week with an expansion of high pressure that will build over the region through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Reno. Sunday's high temperature of 96.7 degrees is the warmest Carson City temperature recorded this year.

Mile High Jazz Band at Comma Courtyard July 10

Sunday, July 8, 2012 - 12:31pm

The Mile High Jazz Band with guest vocalist Pat Esters present an evening of "Big-band Jazz Under the Stars" at Comma Courtyard on Tuesday, July 10, 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. The courtyard is adjacent to Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson Street, which is across the street from the state legislature building in Carson City. Admission is $5 general, free for age 18 and under. Salsa dance instruction from 6:00 to 7:15 p.m., inside Comma Coffee is $5 additional.

Results from Legends of the West 2012 Bike and Car Fest

Sunday, July 8, 2012 - 12:27pm

Legends of the West Bike and Car Fest 2012 has announced the winners of its Show and Shine, held on June 30 in downtown Carson City. A great day was had by all – the weather cooperated – and people strolled among the beautiful vehicles and chatted with the owners and restorers. The CCSO 9th Annual Extreme Motor Officer Training Challenge attracted a dedicated crowd who watched all the competitors and cheered their favorites on to victory in all the competitions – Continuous Ride, Slow Ride, Team Ride, and the spectacular Last Man Standing.

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