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Investigators completing probe into VA Medical Center in North Las Vegas

The inspector general for the Department of Veterans Affairs is finalizing an investigation into how the VA Medical Center in North Las Vegas handled treatment of Sandi Niccum, a 78-year old blind veteran who waited six hours in pain for emergency care in October, Congress was told Wednesday.

Washoe County OKs medical pot zoning regulations

Washoe County commissioners have approved rules governing where medical marijuana facilities will be allowed within unincorporated areas of the county, which is the second most populous in Nevada.

Twin peaks? Lawmakers may compromise on Nevada mountaintop bills

Republicans want to name a mountain peak outside Las Vegas for Ronald Reagan. Democrats want to name one after former Nevada Lt. Gov. Maude Frazier. A compromise being discussed in Congress might make everyone happy.

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