The Carson City Sheriff’s Honor Guard and Chaplain dedicated a new flag pole at the administrative complex on Wednesday. The ceremony kicked off a second presentation where three deputies were awarded the “Life Saving Medal” for assertive medical actions resulting in the saving of a life. Deputy Matt Putzer, John Hitch, and Chris Ramos all received medals for their service. The ceremony was concluded as Deputy Bill Richards was promoted to the rank of Sergeant.

After numerous amendments and attempted changes, Senate Bill 49, which would require candidates to be more transparent in how they report and spend campaign contributions, passed the Senate by a vote of 13-8 and will now move on to the Assembly. To see how Twitter users reacted to discussion of the bill during today’s Senate floor session, click here.

A program designed for professionals and parents throughout Northern Nevada on how to teach water safety and swimming to children with autism will be this Friday, April 26, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 27, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Carson City Aquatic Center, 841 N Roop St Carson City.

The instructor is Dawn Lewellyn of Clearwater Florida, CTRS, WSI, AI, KIT Trainer of My World Therapeutic Recreation Services, LLC.

Children will be in the water with instructors and one parent will need to be in the water with their child.

The Nevada Highway Patrol reports a Washoe Valley teen was gravely injured in a vehicle rollover accident in Pleasant Valley.

As of Wednesday morning, Heather Brown, 17, is on an artificial life-support system at Renown Regional Medical Center as result of the extensive injuries she suffered in Tuesday's accident, said NHP Trooper Chuck Allen.