Nevada

Feds Crack Down On Nevada Over Alleged ‘Patient Dumping’ Into California

The federal agency that oversees Medicaid and Medicare compliance has put Nevada on notice of “serious deficiencies” at a Las Vegas psychiatric hospital following reports it may have improperly bused patients to states across the country.

2013/04/26

Nevada Governor Denies Policy Of Dumping Patients In California

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval is responding to allegations that the state is dumping psychiatric patients in other states after they’re discharged.

2013/04/23

San Francisco Investigates Alleged Patient Dumping By Nevada Hospital

The city attorney said Monday he’s launching an investigation into whether Nevada health officials are systemically sending psychiatric patients to San Francisco and other cities.

2013/04/22

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2013/04/08

California’s Unemployment Rate Tied For Worst In Nation

Nevada’s rate, while tied with California and Mississippi for the highest among states at 9.6 percent, was down from 11.8 percent a year ago.

2013/03/29

Nevada Reaches Deal With California-Based Wild Horse Advocates

The state of Nevada has signed a cooperative agreement with wild horse protection advocates allowing longtime critics of mustang roundups to have the first chance at purchasing state-captured animals that otherwise might end up at the slaughterhouse.

2013/03/16

3.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Near Lake Tahoe

A small earthquake has shaken a remote part of Northern California near the Nevada border.

2013/03/15

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Suspect In Oakland Rapper’s Vegas Murder Bragged About Fast Life

In multiple online postings, the man accused of killing three people, including aspiring rapper Kenneth Cherry Jr., boasts of a high-rolling lifestyle of luxury cars, prostitutes and boat trips with scantily clad women.

2013/02/27

Police are searching for Ammar Harris (left) and Tineesha Lashun Howard in connection with the deaths of three people on the Las Vegas Strip on February 21, 2013. Howard also goes by the name Yenesis Alfonzo. (Las Vegas Metropolitan Police)Police are searching for Ammar Harris (left) and Tineesha Lashun Howard in connection with the deaths of three people on the Las Vegas Strip on February 21, 2013. Howard also goes by the name Yenesis Alfonzo. (Las Vegas Metropolitan Police)

Woman Sought In Vegas Shooting That Killed Oakland Rapper

A 22-year-old Miami woman with a history of prostitution arrests was identified Tuesday as a person of interest in a Las Vegas Strip shooting that triggered a spectacular fiery crash and left three people dead.

2013/02/26