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Nevada Governor Sandoval says firings, discipline action taken in mental health bus probe

Monday, April 29, 2013 - 1:01pm

An investigation that found Las Vegas area mental health patients being shipped by bus to California and other states for treatment has led to an unspecified amount of firings, Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval announced Monday.

In a statement, Sandoval said further disciplinary action has been taken at Rawson-Neal Psychiatric Hospital in Las Vegas based upon internal investigations of 1,500 patients discharged since July 2008. Late last week, the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services finished its review of out-of-state transports between July 2008 and March 2013.

Wild horse advocates rally vs. roundups, slaughter

Monday, April 29, 2013 - 9:28am

Wild-horse advocates staged weekend rallies across the country, including ones in Carson City and Las Vegas, to drum up opposition to the government's removal of mustangs from the range and to proposals to slaughter them.

Fallen Nevada law officer memorial this week at Capitol, parade in Virginia City

Monday, April 29, 2013 - 8:23am

Two events this week, one in Carson City and the other in Virginia City, will recognizes law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.

In conjunction with National Police Week, Thursday, May 2, the 16th Annual Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial ceremony will be held on the Capitol grounds in Carson City beginning at noon. The service will honor the 123 Nevada Peace Officers that have been killed in the line of duty since 1861. In 1998, the memorial was dedicated on the Capitol grounds to recognize the ultimate sacrifice these officers made in service of their communities.

V&T Railroad season kicks off with Mother's Day train

Sunday, April 28, 2013 - 11:52am

This Mother’s Day, give Mom a window seat back in time with a tour of the Wild West aboard the Virginia and Truckee Railroad, Sunday, May 12.

This special edition train ride from Nevada's capital, Carson City, to the 1860s boom-era mining town of Virginia City, will provide Mom with a long stem rose, Old West history, storytelling, shopping and dining in Virginia City to go along with the spectacular scenery.

Carson City to host Saturday event at Mills Park as part of Nevada Wildfire Awareness Week

Sunday, April 28, 2013 - 11:23am

Ed Smith of the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension talks about Nevada Wildfire Awareness Week on the Carson City public access program It's Your City.

“Reduce the Fuel – Reduce the Risk!” is the theme of this year's Awareness Week, with a community public awareness event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Mills Park in Carson City.

Nevada Capitol Police chief sues over firing

Sunday, April 28, 2013 - 9:48am

Former Nevada Capitol Police Chief Tom Navin is suing the Nevada Department of Public Safety, claiming he was wrongfully terminated for failing a physical.

Dayton man ordered to stand trial in death

Saturday, April 27, 2013 - 10:04pm

A Dayton man has been ordered to stand trial on a murder charge stemming from a shooting death in Carson City that authorities said could have been fueled by drinking during the Super Bowl.

Carson City road report for April 29 through May 5

Saturday, April 27, 2013 - 10:23am

Here is the Carson City area road construction and maintenance report for the week of April 29 through May 5.
There will be road work on Long Street between Roop Street and Molly Drive. No delays are expected.

There will be intermittent lane closures on Fairview Drive from Edmonds Drive to Carson Street beginning Sunday, April 28, and continuing into the week due to roadway maintenance. There will also be intermittent closures on Longview Way from Ash Canyon Road to Kings Canyon Road. Minimal delays are expected.

Nevada bill allows motorcycles to cut through traffic

Saturday, April 27, 2013 - 10:07am

Nevada lawmakers considered a measure Friday that would allow motorcyclists to skip traffic jams by driving between the lanes — as long as they’re careful.

Prescription drug roundup Saturday at four Carson City locations

Saturday, April 27, 2013 - 10:02am

The public will have an opportunity to dispose of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs during a Prescription Drug Roundup beginning at 10 a.m. today at the following locations:

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