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• Families of Sandy Hook victims suing shooter’s mother’s estate

  14-03-2015 23:48
  
  At least eight lawsuits have been filed in Connecticut courts since January on behalf of relatives of 16 people killed in the massacre — four adults and 12 children. Court documents also list two people who suffered serious injuries.
  
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• Nevada Legislature: Gov. Sandoval’s tax plan to be heard Wednesday

  14-03-2015 23:39
  
  Two months after announcing a plan to raise business license fees, Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval is preparing to make the case on his tax proposal on Wednesday in front of a joint legislative committee. Sandoval’s testimony is headlining the Nevada Legislature’s seventh week, which includes hearings on bills dealing with payday loans, private personal information and financial literacy for middle school students.
  
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• Pi/Pie Day funfest hits Huntridge Circle Park

  14-03-2015 22:50
  
  It was Pi Day, so Billy Logan and JoNell Thomas brought cherry and apple, and others came with peach and blackberry and key lime, laying them out on folding tables on a perfect Saturday morning in the most appropriate place imaginable: Huntridge Circle Park.
  
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• Funeral of Wisconsin teen to bring together hundreds

  14-03-2015 22:48
  
  Tony Robinson Jr., a biracial young man, was unarmed during a confrontation with a white police officer in Madison, his death being the latest in a string of shootings of unarmed black and Latino men in U.S. cities that stirred debate about race and policing.
  
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• Nevada Legislature: Gov. Sandoval’s tax plan to heard Wednesday

  14-03-2015 22:44
  
  Two months after announcing a plan to raise business license fees, Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval is preparing to make the case on his tax proposal on Wednesday in front of a joint legislative committee. Sandoval’s testimony is headlining the Nevada Legislature’s seventh week, which includes hearings on bills dealing with payday loans, private personal information and financial literacy for middle school students.
  
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• IRS-trained volunteers offering free tax preparation

  14-03-2015 22:44
  
  The Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers who have not filed their tax returns that they may qualify to receive free tax help from IRS-trained volunteers through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance or the Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs.The IRS partners with a network of community organizations to offer free tax services at thousands of tax preparation sites around the country. These sites are ge
  
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• St. Patrick’s Day festival draws lots of green to Henderson

  14-03-2015 22:32
  
  A sea of green showed up on Water Street in downtown Henderson Saturday to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
  
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• Henderson goes green for St. Patrick’s Day festival —PHOTOS

  14-03-2015 22:32
  
  A sea of green showed up on Water Street in downtown Henderson on Saturday to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The second day of a three-day celebration featured the 49th annual parade and festival presented by the Southern Nevada Sons & Daughters of Erin.
  
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• Carson City’s Ian Hill proves ‘all things are possible’

  14-03-2015 22:09
  
  In his 50th hour straight of public speaking, Ian Hill tried to explain why he would attempt such a venture. But it was a struggle to get the words out. “My tongue is swollen and I’m crying,” he said. “I wanted to let these kids know that they are loved by the parents, by me and by each other. The thing I wanted you to know the most is that you can set a goal and get up and get it. I wanted to role model t
  
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• Police investigate west valley crash

  14-03-2015 20:10
  
  Some lanes near the intersection are closed while Metro’s Traffic Detail investigates, causing traffic congestion in the area.
  
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• Moped rider sustains minor injuries in patrol car crash

  14-03-2015 20:10
  
  A crash involving a marked Las Vegas police car and a moped resulted in minor injuries to the moped driver Saturday, according to police.
  
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• Ferguson officials tenacious in search for suspects; have ‘several leads’

  14-03-2015 18:25
  
  Almost two days after two officers were shot and wounded at a Ferguson, Missouri, protest, investigators were still seeking breaks in the case, authorities said Friday.
  
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• Dramatic baby river rescue caught on camera — VIDEO

  14-03-2015 17:40
  
  The frantic voices of rescuers can be heard on the body-cam video showing the moment baby Lily was found one week ago.
  
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• Scooter driver dies after crashing into bus

  14-03-2015 16:40
  
  The man crashed into the left side of a Regional Transportation Commission bus traveling in the same direction and fell beneath the bus, police said.
  
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• 81-year-old pedestrian hit in Wednesday crash dies

  14-03-2015 16:32
  
  She was crossing Rainbow outside of a marked crosswalk from west to east when she was struck by the Mercedes-Benz, forcing her to the ground, the release said.
  
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• Police arrest driver for DUI in Friday night crash

  14-03-2015 16:13
  
  The driver showed signs of impairment and failed field sobriety tests, according to the release.
  
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• Coroner identifies man who died in Friday night crash

  14-03-2015 16:13
  
  The crash was caused by a suspected drunk driver.
  
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• Teri’s Notebook: Photographer Rick Gunn to speak in Iran

  14-03-2015 07:38
  
  Rick Gunn may not understand the nuances of the Iranian government or its relationship with the U.S., but he knows one thing. He knows Mohammad Tajeran — an Iranian — is his friend. That is what he hopes is going to make a difference. Gunn, a former Nevada Appeal photographer (He hates that moniker. He thinks he’s more than that… But I think that’s how people know him. It’ll never
  
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• New at Carson City’s Nugget

  14-03-2015 07:38
  
  Alatte bartender Giovanni Melia pours wine for RGJ media’s Robert Glenn Friday evening at the Carson Nugget during its unveiling party.Patrons enjoy the bar area at Alatte Coffee and Wine Bar inside the Carson Nugget Friday evening.A new comedy club at the Nugget will include nationally recogized acts and affordable ticket prices.The William Hill Sports Bo
  
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• Men of Worth at Carson City’s Fremont

  14-03-2015 07:38
  
  Men of Worth, Donnie Macdonald and James Keigher, sing and play Irish and Scottish folk music for the children at Fremont Elementary School Friday.Jaime Hernandez, 10, Brealyn Keegan and Kayla Germain, both 8, listen and clap their hands during a performance by Men of Worth Friday at Fremont Elementary.Donnie Macdonald and James Keigher, Men of Worth, perform Friday afternoon at
  
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• Local sports roundup: Carson City’s WNC softball sweeps Spartans

  14-03-2015 07:38
  
  RANGELY, Colo. — Lauren Lesniak slammed her second grand slam in three weeks, Kristina George tossed a three-hit shutout and Gabriella Canibeyaz doubled twice as Western Nevada College swept a softball doubleheader from Colorado Northwestern on Friday.Lesniak’s 4-for-4 performance at the plate in WNC’s 13-0 victory in the opener also included a solo homer and a double. The Wildcats completed the sweep with a
  
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• Hearing delayed in infant’s death

  14-03-2015 07:38
  
  MINDEN — With the possibility he may still face the death penalty, a preliminary hearing for Trent Lawrence Getty was continued on Friday.Getty faces a murder charge in connection with the death of his 10-week-old infant daughter, Ava.On Friday, defense attorney Maria Pence requested a continuance after learning the prosecution intended to call the medical examiner.Prosecutor Eric Levin said Washoe Me
  
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• Carson City’s WNC baseball splits with Spartans

  14-03-2015 07:38
  
  After a sluggish first inning, Ty Fox was lights out in the first game of Friday’s doubleheader against Colorado Northwestern.Fox left the bases loaded in the first, and went on to allow just one unearned run over the next five innings to help Western Nevada College to a 7-1 Scenic West Athletic Conference win at John L. Harvey Field.In the second game, Colorado Northwestern drop
  
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• Carson City Supervisor Brad Bonkowski to not vote on treasurer appointment

  14-03-2015 07:38
  
  Supervisor Brad Bonkowski is expected to avoid voting on appointment of the next Carson City treasurer because of his ties to an associate whose wife applied for the job.Bonkowski said Friday he has been advised to recuse himself when the Board of Supervisors votes, probably after interviews on April 16, because one of the three applicants for the vacant treasurer’s post is the wife of Bruce Robertson, a commerc
  
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• Territorial Enterprise had characters not named Mark Twain

  14-03-2015 07:32
  
  The great Mark Twain probably wasn’t the most interesting scribe to set foot in the Virginia City Territorial Enterprise. For my money, none could touch the grand Lucius Beebe when it came to personality behind the pen.
  
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• Pedestrian killed, another injured in northwest valley crash

  14-03-2015 06:12
  
  A man is dead and another one suffered critical injuries after being struck by an SUV in the northwest valley Friday night, Las Vegas police said. First responders were called about 8:20 p.m. just north of the intersection of Rancho Drive and Craig Road, Metro Lt. Yaz Yatomi said.
  
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• Ian Hill continues attempt to break Guinness World Record for longest public speaking event

  14-03-2015 04:36
  
  More than 36 hours into his attempt to break the Guinness World Record for longest public, Ian Hill was showing signs of fatigue. But, still, he pressed on. “I think it’s very cool he’s doing this for us,” said Karalee Ward, 9. “He’s trying to show us anything can happen.”Karalee is one of about 80 girls in the CPAC soccer program, founded by Hill, who has been invi
  
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• Pahrump pit bull attacks injure 3 men

  14-03-2015 04:29
  
  Three pit bulls jumped a six-foot fence and attacked and hurt three men in Pahrump on Friday, according to the Nye County’s Sheriff’s office.
  
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• 3 men injured in pit bull attacks

  14-03-2015 04:29
  
  Three pit bulls jumped a six-foot fence and attacked and hurt three men in Pahrump on Friday, according to the Nye County’s Sheriff’s office.
  
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• New Juhl tenants might bridge the Fremont East-Arts District gap

  14-03-2015 04:00 via lasvegasweekly.com
  
  Welcome to the neighborhood!
  
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• Leprechaun stops traffic in Las Vegas crosswalk — PHOTOS

  14-03-2015 03:50
  
  What’s the best way to promote pedestrian safety in Clark County? Have a Clark County School District detective dress up as a leprechaun and talk to drivers.
  
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• Details emerge on Red Rock Academy problems, responses

  14-03-2015 03:18
  
  Red Rock Academy officials aren’t taking the state-ordered closure earlier this week of Nevada’s only maximum-security juvenile correctional facility quietly.
  
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• Firefighters extinguish apartment fire in central valley

  14-03-2015 03:05
  
  The Las Vegas Fire Department attacked a fire Friday evening at a central valley apartment complex, the department said.
  
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• Firefighters battle central valley apartment blaze

  14-03-2015 03:05
  
  The Las Vegas Fire Department is attacking a fire at a central valley apartment complex, the department confirmed Friday evening. Firefighters responded at 6:39 p.m. to 713 Aster Lane, near Bonanza Road and Eastern Avenue, where heavy flames and smoke were coming from an upstairs apartment, department spokesman Tim Szymanski wrote in a release.
  
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• Firefighters battle apartment fire in central valley

  14-03-2015 03:05
  
  The Las Vegas Fire Department is attacking a fire at a central valley apartment complex, the department confirmed Friday evening.
  
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• New Jersey mobster arrested in Henderson just couldn’t stay low-key

  14-03-2015 02:52
  
  Federal prosecutors say Charles “Beep” Stango’s status as a supervised felon living in a quiet Las Vegas suburb didn’t hinder involvement with the New Jersey crime family that inspired “The Sporanos.”
  
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• State plans to reopen Las Vegas juvenile detention center

  14-03-2015 02:27 via lasvegassun.com
  The state is planning to reopen a maximum security juvenile detention center in Clark County that was previously operated by a private contractor. Mike Willden, chief of staff to Gov. Brian Sandoval, said ...
  
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• 3-14-15: Going full circle for math and pastries on a special Pi Day

  14-03-2015 02:21
  
  WASHINGTON — Today is the day when love of math and a hankering for pastry come full circle. Today is Pi Day, a once-in-a-year calendar date that this time squares the fun with a once-in-a-century twist. Saturday is 3-14-15, the first five digits of the mathematical constant pi: 3.141592653. The best times to celebrate are at 9:26 and 53 seconds, morning and evening. The next time that happ
  
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• Winery expansion bill pits big counties against rurals

  14-03-2015 02:04
  
  The Assembly Commerce and Labor Committee was the stomping ground Friday for a bill to expand commercial wineries into Nevada’s two largest counties, a move backers said is needed to establish the industry.
  
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• Nevada winery expansion bill talk pits big counties against rurals

  14-03-2015 02:04
  
  The Assembly Commerce and Labor Committee was the stomping ground Friday for a bill to expand commercial wineries into Nevada’s two largest counties, a move backers said is needed to establish the industry.
  
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• Nevada Legislature: Alleged Bill Cosby victim testifies on sexual assault bill

  14-03-2015 01:49
  
  A woman who says Bill Cosby victimized her decades ago asked Nevada lawmakers on Friday to support a bill removing the state’s statute of limitations on sexual assault — a provision that prevented her from pursuing a criminal case against the comedian. Lise-Lotte Lublin, 48, fought through tears while telling lawmakers she passed out in the Las Vegas Hilton in 1989 after Cosby gave her tw
  
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• Carson City man arrested on four counts sexual assault

  14-03-2015 01:31
  
  A 20-year-old Carson City man has been arrested on sexual assault charges.Carson City Sheriff’s Det. Sal Acosta said Drake Martin was jailed on four counts of sexually assaulting a minor under the age of 16.Those charges are all Category A felonies punishable by 35 years to life in prison on each charge. If convicted, he faces a minimum consecutive sentence of 140 years. The victim, now 14, reportedly told detec
  
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• Nevada Legislature: Senators review need-based college scholarship plan

  14-03-2015 00:46
  
  Nevada could soon have a need-based grant program in addition to the Millennium Scholarship to help its graduates pay for college. Lawmakers reviewed SB227 in the Senate Education Committee on Friday. The bill would create the Silver State Opportunity Grant Program and provide it with $5 million in funding each of the next two years. It would be separate from the merit-based Millennium Scholarship. Applicants woul
  
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• Nevada Legislature: Bill would let Ely voters decide whether to be a city or not

  14-03-2015 00:46
  
  The Senate Government Affairs Committee was urged on Friday to let the citizens of Ely decide whether they want to be a city or not.Ely has been a city for 100 years but White Pine County Commissioner Richard Howe said with a total population of just over 10,000, the city and county simply aren’t big enough to justify two local governments.Howe said the entire population of White Pine County could fit inside Law
  
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• Carson City man arrested on four counts sexually assault

  14-03-2015 00:46
  
  A 20-year-old Carson City man has been arrested on sexual assault charges.Carson City Sheriff’s Det. Sal Acosta said Drake Martin was jailed on four counts of sexually assaulting a minor under the age of 16.Those charges are all Category A felonies punishable by 35 years to life in prison on each charge. If convicted, he faces a minimum consecutive sentence of 140 years. The victim, now 14, reportedly told detec
  
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• Nevada college aid bill lauded at state Senate hearing

  14-03-2015 00:43
  
  The second of two bills aimed at making college more affordable for Nevada students attracted strong support in a hearing Friday before the Senate Education Committee.
  
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• Tesla plant construction slowdown a concern for contractors, but not for state

  14-03-2015 00:37
  
  Nevada contractors are concerned about a slowdown or stoppage of construction at the Tesla Gigafactory near Reno.
  
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• Researchers figure out how chameleons change color — VIDEO

  14-03-2015 00:19
  
  Chameleons, if not known for their freaky eyes, are known for their ability to change colors.
  
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• Settlement reached in beating death of Las Vegas 7-year-old

  14-03-2015 00:18
  
  Clark County has reached a tentative deal to pay $85,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by the father of a 7-year-old boy who died at the hands of his mother and stepfather.
  
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• State Route 342 to Virginia City open despite detour; Oyster fry Saturday

  14-03-2015 00:14
  
  Virginia City tourism and county officials are reminding attendees of the 24th annual Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry on Saturday that Virginia City still can be accessed on State Route 342, also called the truck route, a detour that has been in place since Feb. 18.Access to the Virginia City Inn, Comstock Motel and the Gold Hill Hotel and Bar and other businesses located along the detour are made by traveling past the
  
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