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• SWAT team responding to northwest valley neighborhood

  07-12-2014 23:34 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A Metro SWAT team on Sunday afternoon is responding to a garage in the northwest valley.
  
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• Man arrested after standoff in northwest Las Vegas

  07-12-2014 23:34 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A knife-wielding man refusing to leave a garage prompted a Metro SWAT response to a northwest valley neighborhood Sunday afternoon, Las Vegas police said.
  
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• New AG Laxalt talks about his priorities for Nevada

  07-12-2014 23:12 via reviewjournal.com
  
  New state Attorney General Adam Laxalt has big plans for Nevada, including offering more legal help for veterans, outlawing campaign gifts to the office, protecting the state from federal intrusion, and continuing some of his predecessor’s priorities of protecting residents from harm and criminal scams.
  
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• Beatty could be the next biking hub

  07-12-2014 22:45 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A Beatty-area rancher might have a way to keep his Nye County community from joining Nevada’s long list of ghost towns. It all depends on two wheels, hiking boots, running shoes and horses.
  
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• Amtrak stabbing suspect needed mental help, grandmother says

  07-12-2014 22:40 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The 89-year-old grandmother of a Michigan man charged with attempted murder in the stabbings of three other passengers and a conductor aboard an Amtrak train says he needs psychological help.
  
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• Sandoval talks tax reform at Western Governors Association meeting

  07-12-2014 22:22 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Gov. Brian Sandoval expressed confidence Sunday that he’ll be able to work well with a more conservative Legislature, although he said he may need to tweak his plans for major tax reform with new GOP lawmakers in mind.
  
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• Police looking for suspect in fight that led to death

  07-12-2014 22:12 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Las Vegas police are asking for the public’s help in finding the suspect in a Saturday night fight that led to a death, Metro announced Sunday.
  
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• Intentional gas leak sickens several at furry convention

  07-12-2014 21:43 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Chlorine gas sickened several people and forced the evacuation of thousands of guests from a suburban Chicago hotel early Sunday, including many dressed in cartoonish animal costumes for an annual furries convention who were ushered across the street to a convention center that was hosting a dog show.
  
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• Gas leak sickens several at Chicago hotel, including ‘furries’

  07-12-2014 21:43 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Chlorine gas sickened several people and forced the evacuation of thousands of guests from a suburban Chicago hotel early Sunday, including many dressed in cartoonish animal costumes for an annual furries convention.
  
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• Tests confirm identity of 1 of 43 missing students in Mexico

  07-12-2014 21:23 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Tests have identified the remains of one of 43 trainee teachers abducted 10 weeks ago in southwestern Mexico, a source close to the investigation said on Saturday, apparently confirming a feared massacre the government has blamed on drug gang henchmen.
  
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• Man killed in Friday shooting identified

  07-12-2014 20:53 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The man who was shot and killed Friday night at a central valley apartment complex was identified Sunday by the Clark County coroner’s office.
  
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• Statistics are lacking in debate over police behavior

  07-12-2014 20:28 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Ferguson, Missouri. Cleveland, Ohio. Staten Island, New York. Eutawville, South Carolina. In each place, individuals — all unarmed except for a child carrying a pellet gun — died at the hands of police officers. All of the dead were black. The officers involved, white.
  
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• Ex horrified after American mom stabbed to death in UAE

  07-12-2014 17:44 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The ex-husband of an American woman killed in the United Arab Emirates said he was shocked by her fatal stabbing, but said he still feels safe there.
  
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• Police shoot, kill armed robbery suspect at Rio

  07-12-2014 16:10 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A man who Las Vegas police believe to be responsible for a string of armed robberies at casinos was shot dead at the Rio by Metro detectives who had been following him early Sunday morning.
  
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• Police shoot, kill armed robber at Rio

  07-12-2014 16:10 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Las Vegas police were on the scene of a deadly officer-involved shooting at the Rio Hotel and Casino Sunday morning.
  
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• Officer-involved shooting at the Rio

  07-12-2014 16:10 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Las Vegas police are on the scene of an officer-involved shooting at the Rio Hotel and Casino.
  
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• Washington Digest: House opposes Obama immigration order

  07-12-2014 12:28 via reviewjournal.com
  
  In a symbolic gesture of disapproval, U.S. House Republicans last week approved a bill to nullify President Barack Obama’s executive order shielding millions of undocumented immigrants from deportation.
  
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• 4 Southern Nevadans recall horrific attack on Pearl Harbor

  07-12-2014 11:40 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Four of the last Pearl Harbor survivors from Southern Nevada recalled that horrific morning 73 years ago on Dec. 7, 1941, when swarms of Japanese warplanes attacked the Hawaiian territory island, Oahu.
  
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• Youth no barrier for these healthcare executives

  07-12-2014 09:24 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Youth is not the norm in the C-suites of hospitals in Nevada and other states, but certain young professionals have distinguished themselves and tracked career paths to the top faster than their peers.
  
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• Prep roundup: Senator boys lose a tough one to West

  07-12-2014 09:23
  ELKO — Carson High will not play again until Dec. 18, and one of the things coach Carlos Mendeguia will spend time on will be the Senators’ zone offense. West High-Salt Lake City played a 2-3 zone against Carson, and the Senators didn’t handle it really well in a 56-52 loss Saturday at the Red Lion Invitational at Elko High School. The loss dropped Carson to 1-2. Carson opens Northern Division I play Dec. 18 at home against Spanish Spri
  
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• Gorman rolls past Reed, 70-28, in title game

  07-12-2014 09:23
  
  Tate Martell threw six TD passes to lead Bishop Gorman to a 70-28 win over Reed in the NIAA Division I state fotball championship game at Damonte Ranch High School. The Gaels, ranked No. 1 in the nation, won the state for the sixth straight year. The game was attended by former heavyweight champ Muhammad Ali, whose grandson plays for Gorman. This one was close for about 18 minutes. Reed tied the game at 21 with 5:46 left in the opening half,
  
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• This week, December 7-13

  07-12-2014 09:22 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Check our listings for the local government meetings taking place this week.
  
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• Struggling Nevada faces tough task in Cal

  07-12-2014 09:15
  
  The Nevada Wolf Pack men’s basketball team is setting back the art of scoring the ball nearly five decades. The Wolf Pack, which will bring a five-game losing streak into its game against the California Golden Bears today (1 p.m.) at Lawlor Events Center, has scored under 60 points in each of its last four games. The last time the Pack went as many as four games in a row without scoring at least 60 points was during the 1966-67 season. That
  
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• Shared responsibility in Carson City for pedestrians, drivers to share road

  07-12-2014 09:15
  
  Two major accidents in the past month have highlighted the need for both pedestrians and drivers to be more aware of each other. Carson Sheriff Kenny Furlong said Michael Shields was killed Nov. 11 when he was struck by a motorcycle crossing Stewart Street at Telegraph Street. The motorcyclist was taken to Renown Hospital in critical condition. Then just this past Tuesday, Augustine Medina-Naranjo was seriousl
  
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• Report: Bonine could be leaving for Louisiana

  07-12-2014 09:15
  
  Eddie Bonine, the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association executive director, is the frontrunner to take the same position for the Louisiana High School Athletic Association, the Times-Picayune of New Orleans reported on Thursday. The newspaper reported Bonine was one of five candidates interviewed this past week to replace outgoing executitve director Kenny Henderson. Bonine succeeded Jerry Hughes as the NIAA exective director in 2007.
  
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• Carson takes third in Capital Duals

  07-12-2014 09:15
  
  He’s among unbeatens for Senators, who finish third in Capital Duals Carson High’s Spencer Rogers made a little noise at last year’s regional tournament with two victories in the 120-pound weight class. Rogers, now a sophomore, made a lot of noise Saturday at the 17th annual Capital City Duals with five straight pins in the 132-pound class to lead the Senators to a third-place finish. Carson went 4-1, lo
  
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• Western Nevada College News & Notes: Student, faculty donations to make Christmas merriee

  07-12-2014 09:07
  Western Nevada College students and faculty are not just preparing for final exams this month. They also are working to put smiles on children’s faces on Christmas morning, and keep families warm during the cold winter months. Numerous charitable projects are being coordinated on WNC campuses in December. The Associated Students of Western Nevada on the Carson City and Fallon campuses have set up Mitten Trees that are
  
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• Moody column: Carson City’s Eckart excited about her volleyball plans

  07-12-2014 09:07
  Dressed in blue jeans and cowboy boots, you could tell that living in Texas rubbed off on former Carson High volleyball player Danae Eckart. It seemed like only yesterday that Eckart, along with three CHS teammates received volleyball scholarships. Eckart, a hitter in high school for Justin Malley, moved on to the University of Texas-Permian Basin, an area in West Texas known more for its high school football.
  
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• Carson City’s Sportsmen’s Warehouse is having active year

  07-12-2014 09:07
  
  Two-thirds of the way into its first year in Carson City, Sportsmen’s Warehouse is doing fine and putting together a great holiday season. Katy Crabtree, a Carson High School product who is store manager here, made that assessment this weekend as she reported the holiday period is the time shoppers buy outdoor apparel for gifts but also are interested in good deals for firearms or other gear the outfitter handles. “We had a really, really
  
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• Carson City Road Report for Dec. 8-14

  07-12-2014 09:07
  The following information applies to the period of Dec. 8-14: From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11, Carson Street will be reduced to one lane in each direction at the intersection with Spear Street. Beginning the afternoon of Wednesday, Dec. 10, through the evening of Thursday, Dec. 11, there will be no parking on the west side of Curry Street between Telegraph Street and Proctor Street. There will be work primarily in the shoulder on E
  
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• Emory Crews: Take a moment to remember brave men and women of battle at Pearl Harbor

  07-12-2014 08:59
  
  Remember Pear Harbor — “Keep America Alert” is the slogan adopted by the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, Inc. and appears at the bottom of its national stationary. My family was living in the state of Texas when the Pearl Harbor attack took place on Dec. 7, 1941, and even though I was only 9 years old at the time, I vividly remember the turmoil of that day. Several years ago, while having coffee at the City Bakery Coffee Shop in Car
  
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• ALL-LEAGUE AND ALL-REGION TEAMS

  07-12-2014 08:59
  
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• Ken Beaton: Carson City’s Roland Peachee recalls Pearl Harbor attacks

  07-12-2014 08:51
  
  War stories are written about our military killing the enemy. Most readers don’t realize for every aviator, sailor or soldier with his index finger on the trigger of a Colt .45 hand gun or a 16.5-inch naval gun facing the enemy, there are 10 or more support personnel supplying all their needs for victory. When attacked, naval support personnel report to their battle station. A cook could become one of the fo
  
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• First United Methodist Church of Carson City’s Living Nativity set for Dec. 13, 14

  07-12-2014 08:51
  
  Every year since 2001, the First United Methodist Church of Carson City has re-enacted the night of Christ’s birth as a drive-thru, Living Nativity. Lit by 800 luminaria and occupying an entire city block, 10 scenes are depicted as cars drive by. Walkers also enjoy the story from a special walking path. During the course of two nights, nearly 200 people of all ages are involved in telling the story, along with live donkeys, cows
  
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• Vegas Navy Cross recipient shot down by VA benefits office

  07-12-2014 08:12 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Vietnam War veteran Steve Lowery of Las Vegas has the scars, the medals and his Marine Corps medical records to prove he was wounded when his 12-man reconnaissance team was attacked on March 5, 1969. Then he ran into the Reno VA benefits office, which refused his benefits claim.
  
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• Channel 13 fined over so-called ‘special reports’

  07-12-2014 06:10 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Las Vegas TV station KTNV-Channel 13 was fined for representing paid ads as “Special Reports” in 2009, according to the Federal Communications Commission.
  
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• Wild burros being removed from Route 160 in Pahrump Valley

  07-12-2014 04:39 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Wild burros in the northern Pahrump Valley are being gathered and moved to prevent roadside hazards along state Route 160, according to the Bureau of Land Management.
  
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• Record 4.16-pound truffle auctioned for $61k

  07-12-2014 03:22 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Buyers in China had offered 15 times more than it sold for, but a record-setting 4.16-pound white truffle still brought in a nice chunk of change. It sold for $61,250 at a New York City auction.
  
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• International anti-street harassment group looks to Vegas

  07-12-2014 03:14 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A grassroots movement formed by activists around the world to end street harassment planted seeds in Las Vegas on Saturday at The Gay and Lesbian Community Center.
  
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• California drought has created worst conditions in 1,200 years

  07-12-2014 01:20 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A combination of record high temperatures and sparse rainfall during California’s three-year drought has produced the worst conditions in 1,200 years, according to a study accepted for publication by the American Geophysical Union.
  
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• Missing student ID’d among charred bodies in Mexico

  07-12-2014 01:08 via reviewjournal.com
  
  At least one of 43 college students missing in Mexico since September has been identified among charred remains found near a garbage dump, two Mexican officials confirmed Saturday.
  
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• Which offers Las Vegas a better ride - taxi or Uber?

  07-12-2014 00:56 via reviewjournal.com
  
  How do cabs and Uber compare? The fares were comparable — within a couple of dollars — but the Uber payment system was much simpler. Uber’s biggest edge was in pickup time. On average, Uber drivers arrived six times faster than the cabs.
  
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• Nevada panel meeting again to address mental health needs

  07-12-2014 00:50 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Nevada government’s response to the state’s mental health system crisis resulted in improvements this year, but there’s more work to be done. Gov. Brian Sandoval’s Behavioral Health and Wellness Council will do some of that work when it meets in Las Vegas on Tuesday.
  
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• ‘Rapist’ scrawled on Cosby’s Hollywood star

  07-12-2014 00:33 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Graffiti commenting on sex abuse allegations against Bill Cosby were removed Friday from the comedian’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The word “rapist” was scrawled on Cosby’s star three times, according to reports.
  
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