Experts release independent review of Rawson-Neal Psychiatric Hospital
The Rawson-Neal Psychiatric Hospital in Las Vegas faces challenges that aren’t uncommon, according to an independent report by two national experts released Thursday afternoon.
Government
Las Vegas loses out on federal anti-terrorism funding
Local agencies will not get funding to support antiterrorism programs and preparedness — money that provided $1.8 million this year.
Reid introduces bill to create Gold Butte National Conservation Area
An effort was launched in Congress on Thursday to designate 350,000 acres of government-protected conservation land and wilderness northeast of Las Vegas.
Clark County to open eight pools for the season on Saturday
Eight Clark County public pools and water parks will open Saturday to kick off the start of summer and also help families in need.
State insurance division introduces new website
The Nevada Division of Insurance said Tuesday that it has rolled out a new website.
Not a good alfalfa farming year for Nevada's Sen. Heller
It was a down year for the alfalfa farm owned in Nevada by U.S. Sen. Dean Heller, a financial disclosure report shows.
Titus in new push against VA medical claims backlog
A “pay as you rate” bill to speed payments to former service members was introduced Wednesday in Congress, part of a new push for the Department of Veterans Affairs to reduce a swollen backlog of claims.
Congress completes work on Stolen Valor Act
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday put the final touch on a bill to punish people who falsely pass themselves off as war heroes and try to profit from it.
Henderson Police Department fees to change
The Henderson City Council voted Tuesday to change some police service fees.
Henderson City Council approves 2014 budget
By City Manager Jacob Snow’s definition, Henderson is not a “premier city” yet, but it’s getting close.
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The Henderson City Council awarded a $170,000 contract Tuesday for the construction of a pedestrian bridge near the intersection of Galleria Drive and Stephanie Street.
County commissioners consider codes governing reflexology establishments
Clark County Commissioner Mary Beth Scow has heard complaints from residents about reflexology establishments offering full body massages and advertising “personal services.”
County seeks federal help to use mountainside land for recreation
Clark County commissioners decided Tuesday to seek the congressional delegation’s help in getting federal restrictions lifted 1,221 acres of land with mountain ridges on the western side of the valley, with an eye toward preserving its recreational intent.
Las Vegas approves $482 million general fund budget with deficit predicted for 2014
With proposed general fund spending at $482 million and revenue at $472 million, the city will dip into reserves to balance the budget.
Clark County appoints permanent juvenile justice services director
John “Jack” Martin will officially take the helm of the Clark County Department of Juvenile Justice Services.
Clark County approves $1.2 billion 2014 budget
Clark County commissioners Monday approved a $1.2 billion budget for the next fiscal year that reflects a cautious outlook in response to the local economy’s slow climb out of the recession.
Secretary of state hit with public records lawsuit
CARSON CITY – A national Republican organization on Monday sued Secretary of State Ross Miller for failing to turn over what it says are public records detailing his travel, cell phone information, compensation and public schedule.
Bill requiring DNA swabs for those arrested for felonies passes Assembly
‘Brianna’s Law,’ named after 19-year-old Reno resident Brianna Denison who was raped and murdered by James Biela in 2008, now to go to Senate
House passes new version of stolen valor law
A bill that would make it a crime to lie about receiving honors for military service was passed Monday in the U.S. House. The “Stolen Valor Act of 2013” was approved 390-3 in a vote timed to fall between Armed Forces Day last Saturday and Memorial Day this Monday.
Henderson Municipal Court Judge Department 1 election set for June 4
Henderson election season continues as incumbent Mark Stevens and Sandra Allred DiGiacomo battle for the Municipal Court Judge Department 1 seat.
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