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Remembering Pearl Harbor and the ‘unsinkable’ USS Nevada

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7 months ago

December 8, 2023

Remembering Pearl Harbor and the ‘unsinkable’ USS Nevada

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) Eighty-two years ago, a sneak attack on the Pacific fleet at Pearl Harbor killed thousands and thrust the U-S suddenly into a global war. One battleship got underway that morning, starting a remarkable career that spanned both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters in World War 2 forging an ‘unsinkable” legend, the USS Nevada.

At her launching in 1914 Governor Tasker Oddie promised the Nevada’s career would be closely followed by every citizen of the state with close personal interest and for decades she was. The Nevada began her career as the fastest battlewagon in the world. She spent World War 1 in patrol duty in the Atlantic and saw no action.

Twenty-four years later found her berthed at Pearl Harbor with the rest of the battleships in the Pacific fleet. The Japanese attack caught the Nevada with her senior officers ashore. Lieutenant Commander Frank Thomas, the highest ranking officer on board, rallied his crew, and incredibly got the ship underway.

Already damaged by a torpedo, the Nevada made a run for the open sea, fighting as she went, her guns downing some of the first enemy planes of the war, It seemed she might make it, until the second wave of bombers struck. Hit by several bombs she was heavily damaged. Japanese planes swarmed around her. If she sank in the channel, she would bottle up the harbor for months. So, her crew beached her. The only U-S battleship to get underway that day ended it resting on the sandy bottom at Waipaio Point.

Two of the ships crew received Medals of Honor, the first of the war. thirteen the Navy Cross,

Her war was just beginning. She was refloated, repaired and refitted and having survived the war’s tragic beginning wrote a new storied chapter in Naval history. At Normandy, her accurate gunnery earned her a mention by name from a frustrated German commander as an excuse for the failure to repel the landing at Utah Beach. German return fire left her unscathed.

Later in the Pacific at Iwo Jima her officers ran her close to shore, shielding others from enemy batteries, returning fire. Off Okinawa, she survived a Japanese kamikaze attack that killed a dozen of her crew. The Nevada’s unsinkable reputation grew

After the war she was used as a target for an atomic test at Bikini atoll and survived.

Two years later, she was towed southwest of Hawaii to be scuttled. Heavy explosive placed aboard failed to sink her. Guided missile “bat bombs” were fired at her. The battleship Iowa and three cruisers then shelled her. She stayed afloat. Finally Navy torpedo bombers sent her to the bottom. Her wreckage was discovered in 2020 at a depth of 15 thousand feet.

All in all, a stirring story of American Naval history, one rediscovered decades later by students of the Gifted and Talented program at Vaughn Middle School. With the 50th anniversary of Pearl Harbor approaching they campaigned to get the Nevada’s flags out of the state museum in time for Nevada Day in the process correcting a long time oversight gaining medals won, but never received for a USS Nevada veteran and, finally campaign to build a monument to the ship behind the state capitol, a tribute to the survivor of the date which will live in infamy’ the unsinkable Nevada. –

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Southern Nevada Health District launching site with free mental health resources

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5 hours ago

July 2, 2024

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Southern Nevada Health District launching site with free mental health resources

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Southern Nevada Health District is rolling out a new website with free mental health and well-being resources.

It’s part of a partnership with CredibleMind, an online digital mental health platform.

According to a press release, you can visit ClarkCountyThrive.crediblemind.com and find “credible, evidence-based mental health and wellness information along with tools and resources designed to build individual and community resilience.”

Health district employees said you can find over a dozen scientifically-reviewed assessments to learn about topics like anxiety, depression, burnout, substance use, and identify well-being support services.

Resources are available in English and Spanish.

There are also thousands of vetted apps, podcasts, articles and videos across a range of topics as well as tool to help users focus on building skills to improve their mental and emotional well-being at work, home and in the community.

Users must be at least 13 years or older to create an account. Users who are 18 and older who create an account and. take the Mental Health Check-in assessment will be entered to win a $100 gift card from CredibleMind.

Account activation is not required to access the site and its resources. All information provided is confidential, according to the health district.

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Southbound lane of Nevada Ave. at Washington closed due to a motorcycle crash

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12 hours ago

July 2, 2024

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Southbound lane of Nevada Ave. at Washington closed due to a motorcycle crash

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – The intersection of Nevada Ave. and Washington was closed southbound on Monday around 8:50 p.m. due to a crash.

A serious crash occurred Monday evening between a car and a motorcycle. The intersection of Nevada Ave. and Washington was closed southbound as the crash was investigated. The northbound lane is still open.

The motorcycle rider was taken to the hospital. As of 9:30 p.m. Her injuries were reported to be serious but not life threatening.

KKTV will update this article if we receive any more information on the crash.

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'A bright and expansive future': Nevada State celebrates one year as a university

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July 1, 2024

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'A bright and expansive future': Nevada State celebrates one year as a university

HENDERSON (KTNV) — July 1 marks the one year anniversary for Nevada State as a university.

The formerly named Nevada State College made the transition to a university last July after Governor Joe Lombardo signed the unanimously passed Senate Bill 273 into law.

Back in May, the four-year, public institution celebrated its first graduating Class of 2024 as a university—conferring more than 840 degrees to 822 graduates across more than 65 majors and minors.

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“It’s been a momentous year for Nevada State University, as we stand on the threshold of a bright and expansive future, providing a more affordable and flexible path to higher education,” said Nevada State University President Dr. DeRionne Pollard. “Becoming a university has empowered us to continue broadening our horizons and deepening our commitment to academic excellence while forging paths for the next generation of students.”

While Nevada State may hold the new university title, the higher education institution has served Nevadans for more than 20 years.

The university said among their more than 8,500 alumni, 80 percent remain in the state in critical workforce roles such as teachers and nurses.

“Being part of the first graduating class since Nevada State transitioned from a college to a university was such an honor,” said Trinity Stewart, a Nevada State University alumna. “My experience at Nevada State was nothing short of rewarding and I’m grateful for the education that I received.”

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