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Churchill County Commissioners plan to appoint a new sheriff on April 17 following Sheriff Richard Hickox’s death. The appointee will serve through late-2026 until voters elect a replacement.

Churchill County Sheriff Richard C. Hickox, Jr., has died following complications from cancer after serving more than 28 years in law enforcement. Local officials expressed condolences to his family and praised his commitment to the community.

Medicaid payments related to the Evaluation and Management category in Winnemucca saw a 235.8% jump in 2024, highlighting shifts in service use and reimbursement trends.

Medicaid payments linked to the Procedures / Professional Services category in West Wendover climbed 31% in 2024, highlighting shifts in utilization and reimbursement trends.

Medicaid reimbursements for the Evaluation and Management category surged 251.3% in Ely during 2024, highlighting notable changes in healthcare billing and payment patterns.

Medicaid payments for services under National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies rose 14% in Fallon in 2024, underscoring shifts in both usage and reimbursement trends.

In 2024, Medicaid providers in Fernley submitted $1,105,012 in claims for the National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies, a 9.2% rise compared to the prior year.