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• Former Justice Court worker sent to prison

  03-12-2014 23:43 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A former Las Vegas Justice Court worker who embezzled more than $90,000 from the traffic divison was sentenced Wednesday to 18 to 48 months in prison.
  
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• Artist-designed benches will 'beautify' Downtown, but must they function?

  03-12-2014 23:38 via lasvegasweekly.com
  
  Ass-burn? We can fix that.
  
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• Bill would give vets extra benefits to pursue tech degrees

  03-12-2014 23:05 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A bill introduced Wednesday in Congress would grant extra benefits to veterans pursuing degrees in science or tech occupations.
  
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• No professional sport makes as much sense for Vegas as basketball

  03-12-2014 23:00 via lasvegasweekly.com
  
  While some are working towards bringing MLS or NHL teams here, Vegas is a basketball city.
  
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• A World AIDS Day discussion shows stigmas and challenges remain

  03-12-2014 23:00 via lasvegasweekly.com
  
  One thing was definitely clear during the dialogue: More support, and awareness, is still needed.
  
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• Economic Forum: Nevada short of desired revenue

  03-12-2014 22:44 via reviewjournal.com
  
  If Gov. Brian Sandoval and legislative leaders want to increase funding for public education and other critical needs in the next two-year budget, they have a big challenge in figuring out how to pay for it all.
  
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• Henderson jail inmate found dead of apparent suicide

  03-12-2014 22:38 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A inmate at the Henderson Detention Center was found dead of an apparent suicide Tuesday afternoon, a city spokeswoman said.
  
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• Couple sentenced to prison in Las Vegas mortgage fraud scheme

  03-12-2014 22:27 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A Texas couple who ran two mortgage industry businesses in Henderson have been sentenced to federal prison in one of Southern Nevada’s largest mortgage fraud schemes.
  
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• A curated selection, cool classes and a rabbit mascot: Welcome to the Writer’s Block

  03-12-2014 22:00 via lasvegasweekly.com
  
  Downtown's new bookstore opened its doors last weekend.
  
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• Carson City gets ‘good’ bond rate for capital improvement projects

  03-12-2014 21:47
  
  The $13.6 million bond issue for Carson City capital improvements, including downtown, is going to market at less than 3.7 percent over the life of the bonds. City Manager Nick Marano and Finance Director Nick Providenti said the bond issue, which closes Dec. 17, will be at a true interest cost over the life of the 30-year issue of 3.68908 percent. They said debt service will require about $775,000 annually. “Actual proceeds that can be use
  
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• Mystic Falls Park: An awesomely weird (indoor) winter wonderland

  03-12-2014 21:30 via lasvegasweekly.com
  
  Sam's Town's free attraction makes it snow in Las Vegas.
  
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• Ed. Dept. slow to revoke licenses after arrests

  03-12-2014 21:07
  
  LAS VEGAS — The Nevada Department of Education took an average of one year to find out that licensed teachers had been arrested, and some licenses were active even after the licensee had been sentenced to jail or prison for a sex-related crime, according to a state audit. The findings were published in a report released Tuesday by the Legislative Counsel Bureau and based on a sample of 13 license revocation cases. “The office does not hav
  
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• A very Vegas carol: The Killers and Jimmy Kimmel team up on a new holiday tune

  03-12-2014 21:00 via lasvegasweekly.com
  
  The hometown band has released Christmas singles every year since 2006.
  
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• No indictment for officer in NYC chokehold death, lawyer says

  03-12-2014 20:50 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A grand jury cleared a white New York City police officer Wednesday in the videotaped chokehold death of an unarmed black man who had been stopped on suspicion of selling loose, untaxed cigarettes, a lawyer for the victim’s family said.
  
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• Feds conducting investigation in NYC chokehold case

  03-12-2014 20:50 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The Justice Department will conduct a federal investigation into the chokehold death of an unarmed black man after a grand jury in New York City declined to indict the white police officer who applied the move, Attorney General Eric Holder said Wednesday.
  
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• Weekly Q&A: Strip fine-dining pioneer Alex Stratta is now building local greatness

  03-12-2014 20:14 via lasvegasweekly.com
  
  The chef takes his cuisine from the Boulevard to the 'burbs with a new tapas restaurant this month.
  
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• 2 dead after helicopter crash near Salt Lake City

  03-12-2014 19:43 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Two men died when their helicopter crashed through the roof of an unoccupied building north of Salt Lake City on Tuesday, a fire official said.
  
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• Henderson post office will hand out mail after car crash damaged boxes

  03-12-2014 19:12 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The U.S. Postal Service has to individual hand out mail to more than 200 Henderson customers after their boxes were damaged Tuesday when a car crashed into the lobby.
  
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• Henderson post office has to hand out mail after car crashes into lobby

  03-12-2014 19:12 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The U.S. Postal Service has to individual hand out mail to more than 200 Henderson customers after their boxes were damaged Tuesday when a car crashed into the lobby.
  
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• Defendants in World Cup betting case deny ties to crime syndicate

  03-12-2014 18:57 via reviewjournal.com
  
  FBI agents recklessly submitted evidence in sworn search warrant affidavits falsely linking key members of an alleged World Cup betting scheme to a Chinese crime syndicate, defense lawyers charged Tuesday.
  
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• Clark County delays medical pot dispensary selections

  03-12-2014 18:49 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Clark County commissioners held off on Wednesday making any decisions about medical marijuana dispensaries, due to a pending lawsuit over the selection process.
  
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• Mother gets 16 to 40 years in prison for abuse of 7-year-old son who died

  03-12-2014 18:39 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The mother of 7-year-old Roderick “RJ” Arrington, who was tortured for months and ultimately beaten to death in 2012, was sentenced to 16 to 40 years in prison Wednesday.
  
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• 2 men arrested in alleged rape at Johns Hopkins

  03-12-2014 17:58 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Baltimore police have arrested two men in the alleged rape of a 16-year-old girl at a Johns Hopkins University fraternity party.
  
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• Air bag maker defies U.S. on nationwide recall

  03-12-2014 17:39 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A defiant Takata Corp. told a U.S. safety agency that its demand for a nationwide air bag recall isn’t supported by evidence, and the government doesn’t have authority to tell a parts maker to do a recall.
  
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• Driver critical after crashing into pole; Sahara reopens

  03-12-2014 15:54 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A teen driver was in critical condition after he crashed into a pole early Wednesday morning in the southeast valley, according to Las Vegas police.
  
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• Driver critical after crashing into pole; Sahara Ave. closed

  03-12-2014 15:54 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A teen driver was in critical condition after he crashed into a pole early Wednesday morning in the southeast valley, according to Las Vegas police.
  
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• Driver critical after crashing into pole in southeast Las Vegas

  03-12-2014 15:54 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A male driver was in critical condition after he crashed into a pole early Wednesday morning in the southeast valley, according to Las Vegas police.
  
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• Prep roundup: Lovelock tops Dayton; Douglas wins in OT

  03-12-2014 08:43
  LOVELOCK — Dayton fell to 1-1 on the season after losing 59-47 to Lovelock Tuesday night in a nonleague boys basketball game. Dayton returns to action Thursday at 4 p.m. against Mesa Verde in the Truckee Tournament. “We played just OK,” Dayton coach Jason Santos said. “We couldn’t handle their on-the-ball pressure. We played hard and gave a good effort. We just can’t handle ball pressure right now.” Jon Joiner led Dayton with 15
  
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• St. Mary’s to host Artists and Artisans Art Faire

  03-12-2014 08:35
  
  Celebrating its 50th year anniversary as an Art + Retreat Center, St. Mary’s will be hosting the Artists and Artisans Art Faire from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Admission is $1. Featuring more than 40 artists, all local to the Comstock region, including Jake Houston & the Tin Can String Band, the faire provides unique artworks of all genres that prove to be thoughtful and charming gifts for friends and family. Creative Director,
  
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• Reno too much for Carson

  03-12-2014 08:35
  
  RENO — For 16 minutes, Carson High’s girls basketball team was in the ballgame against two-time defending state champion Reno. Then Mallory McGwire got hot, and it was lights out for the Senators. McGwire scored 16 of her game-high 23 to lead the Huskies to a season-opening 68-34 win Tuesday night in a Division I crossover game. Carson won’t have long to wait to get back on the floor. The Senators open t
  
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• Property values up $81 million for next year in Carson City

  03-12-2014 08:35
  
  Property valuations in Carson City next fiscal year are up by $81.8 million, or nearly 7 percent, but percentages vary markedly in individual assessments recently sent out. So said Assessor Dave Dawley, who noted values in a number of cases will continue ascending in the following FY 2016-17 period with economic recovery still kicking in. Dawley also said a cap on owner-occupied homes stays at 3 percent when it comes to actual tax
  
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• Ken Beaton: Personal belongings

  03-12-2014 08:35
  
  Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1943, at 16:00 hours: 2nd Regiment of the First Special Service Force, the Black Devils, was trucked from Santa Maria, Italy, to a place 10 miles from their objective, Monte la Difensa. The mountain is halfway between Naples and Rome in the Liri Valley. A steady rain continued as “the Force” hiked 10 miles in the dark to the foot of la Difensa, a “cake walk” for the Force. Thursday,
  
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• Carson wrestling streak on line in Sierra opener

  03-12-2014 08:35
  
  When Carson High takes to the mat for its season-opening dual against host Damonte Ranch tonight at 6, it will have a big chip on its proverbial shoulder. The Senators take a 30-match win streak into the Sierra League meet. Carson hasn’t lost since 2008, and that streak is in serious jeopardy. Because of Carson’s success in football, the Senators will be missing several key members tonight — Brady O’Keefe (135, 145), Brady Rivera (220
  
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• Carson High wrestling | Senators streak on line in Sierra opener

  03-12-2014 08:35
  
  When Carson High takes to the mat for its season-opening dual against host Damonte Ranch tonight at 6, it will have a big chip on its proverbial shoulder. The Senators take a 30-match win streak into the Sierra League meet. Carson hasn’t lost since 2008, and that streak is in serious jeopardy. Because of Carson’s success in football, the Senators will be missing several key members tonight — Brady O’Keefe (135, 145), Brady Rivera (220
  
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• Carson High girls basketball | Reno too much for Senators

  03-12-2014 08:35
  
  RENO — For 16 minutes, Carson High’s girls basketball team was in the ballgame against two-time defending state champion Reno. Then Mallory McGwire got hot, and it was lights out for the Senators. McGwire scored 16 of her game-high 23 to lead the Huskies to a season-opening 68-34 win Tuesday night in a Division I crossover game. Carson won’t have long to wait to get back on the floor. The Senators open t
  
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• Carson City commission gives go ahead to a 100-acre disc golf site

  03-12-2014 08:35
  
  A new disc golf course site won approval Tuesday from Carson City’s Parks and Recreation Commission, as did a subdivision landscape maintenance district plan. The commission voted without dissent to alter the disc golf course site from 60 acres near the city’s landfill to a 100-acre site in the same general east Carson City area along U.S. Highway 50. A year ago, the commission had voted to recommend to the Board of Supervisors the 60 acr
  
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• Hometown holiday event created by special people

  03-12-2014 07:39
  
  It takes special people to make special things happen. In 1989, there were some special people, indeed, who wanted to bring the Christmas spirit to downtown Carson City creating what they hoped would become an annual holiday event. As part of the MainStreet effort to begin the revitalization of the downtown, Steve Browne, then general manager of Cactus Jack’s, and Maxine and Fred Nietz of the Arlington Group got together with oth
  
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• Mayor Goodman, Robin Leach ride SlotZilla for charity — PHOTOS

  03-12-2014 05:42 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman and Robin Leach rode the SlotZilla zip line at the Fremont Street Experience on Tuesday.
  
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• Las Vegas Assemblyman Hambrick chosen speaker designate

  03-12-2014 05:29 via reviewjournal.com
  
  CARSON CITY — Las Vegas Assemblyman John Hambrick has been picked as speaker designate by the 25-member GOP caucus.
  
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• CCSD hires ex-city worker fired for death threats

  03-12-2014 05:26 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A North Las Vegas worker terrorized city employees for years even after being fired but that didn’t stop the Clark County School District from considering him a good hire.
  
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• Deal opens path for Tule Springs in LV

  03-12-2014 05:08 via reviewjournal.com
  
  An agreement reached Tuesday evening on Capitol Hill clears a path for the creation of a 22,650-acre national monument in Southern Nevada, as well as a sweeping set of other federal land alterations that would establish new wilderness in the state and open thousands of acres to economic development, officials announced.
  
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• Deal clears way for Tule Springs Fossil Bed National Monument

  03-12-2014 05:08 via reviewjournal.com
  
  An agreement reached Tuesday evening on Capitol Hill clears a path for the creation of a 22,650-acre national monument in Southern Nevada, as well as a sweeping set of other federal land alterations that would establish new wilderness in the state and open thousands of acres to economic development, officials announced.
  
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• Henderson medical pot dispensary proposed at Galleria mall

  03-12-2014 05:01 via reviewjournal.com
  
  One of Henderson’s first medical marijuana dispensaries could be at the Galleria at Sunset mall under a proposal submitted Tuesday. Wellness Connection of Nevada decided on the new site after the city rejected its plan to open a dispensary on Sunset Road, less than a mile west of the mall.
  
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• Carson City Sheriff’s Log: Daycare worker arrested on suspicion of domestic battery

  03-12-2014 04:43
  
  Carson City The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All suspects are innocent until proved guilty in court: MONDAY A 27-year-old daycare worker from Carson City was arrested at 10:19 a.m. in the 3500 block of Woodside Drive on suspicion of domestic battery. Bail was set at $3,137. A 30-year-old Carson City man turned himself in at the Carson City Sheriff’s Office at 7:50 p.m. on an outstanding warrant. Bail was $1,000 ca
  
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• Vehicle hits Henderson post office

  03-12-2014 04:40 via reviewjournal.com
  
  HENDERSON (AP) — Police say nobody was injured after a man drove through the front of a post office in Henderson. City spokeswoman Kathleen Richards says the crash happened at about 1 p.m. Tuesday on St. Rose Parkway near Eastern Avenue.
  
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• West valley hit and run injures 2 people

  03-12-2014 04:33 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A man and woman, both in their 80s, were hospitalized after they were struck by a car in a Tuesday evening hit-and-run crash in the west valley, according to Las Vegas police.
  
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• Rain hits Las Vegas Valley — PHOTOS

  03-12-2014 03:04 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Rain hit the Las Vegas Valley on Tuesday, leaving roads slick and the air cool.
  
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• Snow begins to stick in Carson City

  03-12-2014 02:11
  
  Stormy weather swept throughout California and Nevada on Tuesday, and Carson City got its share. Rain and snow fell off and on throughout the day, but by about 4:30 p.m. in the afternoon, heavier snow began to fall and was sticking to the ground, causing obvious problems for traffic and leading law enforcement to be more on the alert. The temperature as of 5 p.m. in Carson City according to the National Weather Service w
  
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• More rain expected today in Carson City

  03-12-2014 02:11
  
  The National Weather Services said the powerful Pacific storm that came into the area Tuesday was expected to last through early Thursday. Up to three feet of much-needed snow is expected to fall in the mountains. Three years of devastating drought has left the Sierra Nevada snowpack — which counts for most of the state’s water supply — at just 24 percent of normal for this time of year. In Carson City, the Nationa
  
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• Judge discloses injuries she suffered when struck by car

  03-12-2014 01:46 via reviewjournal.com
  
  District Judge Linda Bell suffered several debilitating injuries when she was struck by a vehicle outside the Clark County Regional Justice Center last month, according to her own account of the incident released Tuesday.
  
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