May 18, 2013

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Mercury Closes School For Rest Of Week

A Nevada middle school will remain closed at least through week's end as hazardous materials crews clean it of mercury contamination and federal health experts join a review of potential dangers, officials said Wednesday.

New Smog Detector Unveiled

Vehicles that belch polluting emissions could be easily identified by new technology developed by scientists at the Desert Research Institute in Reno.

IGT Accused of Filing False Tax Returns

A whistleblower auditor claims that International Game Technology, the world's leading slot machine manufacturer, knowingly filed false state tax returns and could owe Nevada more than $20 million in back taxes.

Reno, Las Vegas Dioceses in 'Full Compliance'

Roman Catholic dioceses in Reno and Las Vegas said Monday that they're in full compliance with recommendations issued by American bishops in efforts to deal with a nationwide sex-abuse scandal involving clergy members.

Body of Avalanche Victim Located

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Searchers on Monday found the body of a missing cross-country skier who was buried in a New Year's Day avalanche in the Sierra.

Weather Service Gets Faster Computers

New computers at the National Weather Service in Reno will speed delivery of severe weather alerts and allow more pinpointed forecasts, agency forecasters said.

Nevada Continues Bridge Quake Retrofits

Nevada is strengthening highway bridges to make them safer in earthquakes, but older brick buildings continue to be unsafe in temblors as large as those that recently hit central California and devastated Iran, officials said.

Carson Care Home Faces Loss of Funds

A Carson City care home where six patients died Dec. 9 should get no Medicare reimbursement for new patients after Jan. 17 because of a failure to address six problems by a reinspection, state officials recommended.

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