May 23, 2013

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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

AVALANCHE

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.

Derailed Sierra Train Finally Arrives

The westbound Amtrak train that derailed between Reno and Sacramento on Thursday, leaving 300 passengers and a crew of 15 stranded for more than 14 hours, finally pulled into Emeryville, in the San Francisco Bay area, on Friday morning.

Terror Threat Means Uncertainty Of Flights

Facing another week of uncertainty over the terrorist threat from the air, international airlines and foreign governments are greeting increased security with a combination of skepticism and support as flight cancellations and delays spread.

State Can Use Federal Funds To Fight Yucca Plan

Yucca Mountain

Nevada is being told it can spend federal funds, but hasn't gotten the money to prepare for upcoming Nuclear Regulatory Commission hearings on the licensing of a national nuclear waste dump in the state, a state official said Friday.

Black Mold Found in Airport Terminal

Reno / Tahoe International Airport

Black mold has turned up at the Reno airport, but officials say the toxic fungus has been sealed off and poses no health threat until it can be professionally removed.

Storm Clogs Highways, Closes Ski Resorts

A potent winter storm swept into the Sierra just hours into the new year, shutting down the main highways linking Northern California and Nevada and giving ski areas more weather than they could handle.

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