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• Photo gallery: Kinderland hosts Fourth of July parade in Carson City

  02-07-2015 23:58
  
  Kinderland preschool and kindergarten students, teachers and parents show their Independence Day spirit and parade down William Street near the school Thursday morning.…
  
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• Nevada Fair parking passes go on sale Monday at City Hall in Carson City

  02-07-2015 23:58
  
  Nevada Fair parking passes for people who want to park at the fairgrounds arena main parking lot will go on sale for $20 apiece at City Hall Monday.Supplies are limited.Scott Fahrenbruch, Parks and Recreation Department deputy director, said there would be 100 available. They go on sale at the city Treasurer’s Office in City Hall, 201 N. Carson St. City Hall hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.“A parking pass will give you access to park at the (Fuji) fairgrounds arena main parking
  
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• Carson City Sheriff’s Office: Montana woman arrested on suspicion of grand larceny

  02-07-2015 23:58
  
  The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court.Carson CityWEDNESDAYAt 9:53 a.m., Carolyn LaPlaunt, 41, of Butte, Mont., was arrested on suspicion of felony possession of a controlled substance sale, felony grand larceny and felony burglary after deputies located her at the Juvenile Detention Center. Bail was set at $50,000.At 11:20 a.m., Michael Trute, 56, of Minden was arrested on suspicion of felony driving under the influe
  
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• Vehicle fire shuts down SB 15 near Primm

  02-07-2015 23:19 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A vehicle fire shut down southbound Interstate 15 near Primm, the Nevada Highway Patrol said.
  
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• Southbound I-15 reopened after car fire near Primm

  02-07-2015 23:19 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Southbound Interstate 15 was closed briefly Thursday afternoon following a vehicle fire, the Nevada Highway Patrol said.
  
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• Feds won’t appeal Malaysian businessman’s gambling case dismissal

  02-07-2015 23:06 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Federal prosecutors will not appeal a judge’s decision dismissing an illegal gambling case against wealthy Malaysian businessman Paul Phua, Nevada U.S. Attorney Daniel Bogden said Friday.
  
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• Bullhead City man pleads guilty in death of girlfriend’s baby

  02-07-2015 22:41 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A Bullhead City, Ariz., man charged in the 2014 death of his girlfriend’s baby pleaded guilty to second-degree murder Wednesday.
  
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• Woman dies after falling 400 feet in Royal Gorge

  02-07-2015 22:41 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A 44-year-old woman plummeted 400 feet to her death from an observation deck overlooking the Royal Gorge canyon in the mountains of south-central Colorado, authorities said on Wednesday.
  
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• German worker killed by robot on Volkswagen assembly line

  02-07-2015 21:41 via reviewjournal.com
  
  An automotive assembly line robot mortally injured a worker at a car factory in Germany this week, a prosecutor’s office said.
  
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• One wounded in shooting at east valley apartment complex

  02-07-2015 21:39 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The victim suffered a non-life-threatening leg wound.
  
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• 1 hurt in shooting at east valley apartment complex

  02-07-2015 21:39 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A person is expected to survive after being shot in the leg at an apartment complex in the east valley, Las Vegas police said.
  
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• It’s time for parades and fireworks in Las Vegas, Boulder City

  02-07-2015 21:29 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Las Vegas has always been known as a party city, drawing millions of people each year to its dynamic selection of entertainment. And the Fourth of July will be no exception.
  
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• U.S. Navy triples maternity leave for women

  02-07-2015 21:17 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The U.S. Navy is tripling paid maternity leave for women who serve in the Navy and Marine Corps from six to 18 weeks in the first year after birth.
  
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• NY inmates Sweat and Matt argued about alcohol, speed during escape

  02-07-2015 20:48 via reviewjournal.com
  
  After splitting with his prison-break partner following disputes about drinking and his inability to keep up, convicted murderer Richard Matt was eventually found lying down behind a fallen tree.
  
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• Here’s what you need to know about the Greek debt crisis

  02-07-2015 20:33 via reviewjournal.com
  
  If you’re just catching up to it, here are the latest developments — and what you need to know — about the Greek debt crisis.
  
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• Lightning sparks more small fires in Spring Mountains

  02-07-2015 20:31 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Three of four fires in the Spring Mountains were put out, but two more small fires were sparked by lightning from overnight storms at and near Lovell Canyon, the U.S Forest Service said Thursday.
  
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• Metro detective gets probation in alleged prostitute attack

  02-07-2015 19:59 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A Las Vegas police detective accused in an attack on a prostitute was sentenced Thursday to three years probation.
  
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• Former Metro detective gets probation in alleged prostitute attack

  02-07-2015 19:59 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A former Las Vegas police detective accused in an attack on a prostitute was sentenced Thursday to three years probation.
  
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• Former Metro detective gets probation in alleged attack

  02-07-2015 19:59 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A former Las Vegas police detective accused in an attack on a prostitute was sentenced Thursday to three years probation.
  
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• Henderson looks to phase in contested recreation fee hikes

  02-07-2015 19:44 via reviewjournal.com
  
  After a resident outcry over sudden hikes in city recreation fees, Henderson has proposed phasing in the increases over the next three years.
  
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• Woman who died in suspected murder-suicide ID’d

  02-07-2015 19:05 via reviewjournal.com
  
  One of two people who died in what Metro described as a murder-suicide was identified by the Clark County coroner’s office on Thursday.
  
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• Man, woman plead not guilty in North Las Vegas toddler death

  02-07-2015 18:50 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A man and woman who abandoned a teenage girl with her 3-year-old sister, who later died, pleaded not guilty Thursday to multiple charges, including murder.
  
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• Man and woman plead not guilty in North Las Vegas toddler death

  02-07-2015 18:50 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A man and woman who abandoned a teenage girl with her 3-year-old sister, who later died, pleaded not guilty Thursday to multiple charges, including murder.
  
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• Coroner IDs body recovered from Lake Mohave

  02-07-2015 18:41 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The North Las Vegas teen whose body was recovered by rescue divers in Lake Mohave on Wednesday was identified as 17-year-old Troynell Jermone Johnson Jr., the Clark County coroner’s office said Thursday.
  
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• 6 guards hurt in Arizona prison melee

  02-07-2015 18:34 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A half dozen corrections officers were hurt in a disturbance at the Arizona State Prison in northwest Arizona on Wednesday night.
  
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• Air pollution advisory issued for Fourth of July weekend

  02-07-2015 18:21 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Expected smoke and ozone from fireworks over the Fourth of July prompted the Clark County Department of Air Quality to issue an advisory on Thursday.
  
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• Air pollution advisory issued for Fourth of July

  02-07-2015 18:21 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Expected smoke and ozone from fireworks over the Fourth of July prompted the Clark County Department of Air Quality to issue an advisory on Thursday.
  
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• 1 killed in crash on Smoke Ranch near Decatur

  02-07-2015 18:07 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Smoke Ranch Road is closed for the investigation of the one-car fatal accident.
  
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• 1 killed in crash at Decatur and Smoke Ranch

  02-07-2015 18:07 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Smoke Ranch Road is closed for the investigation of the one-car fatal accident.
  
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• Array of auction items offered at Concert Under the Stars

  02-07-2015 17:56
  
  Part of the fun each year at Concert Under the Stars, A benefit for The Greenhouse Project, is the live auction. The generosity of the community by and through the donations of ever-changing and diverse packages means there is something for everyone. And of course, the community’s willingness to bid and support the ongoing work of The Greenhouse Project completes the circle.This year’s line-up is more diverse than ever and includes more than a few Bucket List opportunities. Payment must be
  
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• Your parking space is about to get a lot smarter

  02-07-2015 17:45 via reviewjournal.com
  
  New smartphone and automotive technology on display at the International Parking Institute Conference and Expo in Las Vegas promises your car will soon find an open parking space, guide you to it and then pay for it for you.
  
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• 36 killed, several missing when ferry capsizes in Philippines

  02-07-2015 17:27 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A boat carrying 189 people has capsized in the central Philippines, minutes after leaving port, the Philippine Red Cross said Thursday.
  
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• Man killed in northeast Las Vegas home invasion identified

  02-07-2015 17:26 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Police say Willie Pro, 33, and Tarneshia Harris, 29, also known as Tiffany Carter, broke into a house in the 3800 block of King Palm Avenue and were shot by a resident of the home.
  
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• 5,000 evacuated from homes after train derails, catches fire in Tenn.

  02-07-2015 16:49 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A freight train carrying flammable and toxic gas derailed and a rail car caught fire in Tennessee, forcing the evacuation of more than 5,000 people and the hospitalization of nine for breathing in fumes, officials said.
  
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• 5,000 evacuated after train derails, catches fire in Tenn.

  02-07-2015 16:49 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A freight train carrying flammable and toxic gas derailed and caught fire in Blount County, Tennessee, on Thursday, prompting the evacuation of more than 5,000 people, fire officials and rail company CSX Corp said.
  
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• Record rainfall cools Las Vegas, but only for a morning

  02-07-2015 16:06 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The National Weather Service recorded .09 inches of rainfall early Thursday morning, breaking the 1961 record for July 2 by a tenth of an inch.
  
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• After $55M in upgrades, Mount Charleston has fewer camp sites

  02-07-2015 15:20 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A three-year Spring Mountains National Recreation Area improvement campaign eliminated 90 of the 219 developed camp sites on Mount Charleston, a popular getaway that attracts more than 1.2 million annual visitors.
  
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• After $55 million in upgrades, Mount Charleston has 40 percent fewer camp sites

  02-07-2015 15:20 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A three-year Spring Mountains National Recreation Area improvement campaign eliminated 90 of the 219 developed camp sites on Mount Charleston, a popular getaway that attracts more than 1.2 million annual visitors.
  
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• Washington’s Navy Yard on lockdown after report of shooting

  02-07-2015 15:14 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Washington, D.C.’s Navy Yard facility is under lockdown Thursday morning, according to a Tweet from the U.S. Navy. This is the site of a 2013 shooting where 12 people were killed.
  
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• Washington’s Navy Yard gets ‘all clear’ after report of shooting

  02-07-2015 15:14 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Federal law enforcement has given the “all clear” at the Washington Navy Yard on Thursday morning, after a lockdown forced workers to hold-in-place and filled the area with police and ambulance vehicles.
  
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• Washington’s Navy Yard cleared after report of shooting

  02-07-2015 15:14 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Washington, D.C., police say that the police activity near the Washington Navy Yard is clear and all associated streets have reopened.
  
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• Dads to be can get hands-on crash course in what to expect when you’re expecting

  02-07-2015 11:00 via reviewjournal.com
  
  What to expect when you’re expecting can be overwhelming.
  
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• Washington fire in Markleeville 77 percent contained

  02-07-2015 09:43
  
  Wednesday’s thunderstorms helped firefighters by dropping 1.7 inches of rain between Monitor Pass and Markleeville.While the rain caused debris flows that temporarily closed highways 4 and 89, it also doused the area, allowing hand crews to get a line more than three-quarters of the Washington Fire, according to Spokesman Jose Acosta.The 17,790-acre fire that threatened Markleeville is 77 percent contained as of Thursday morning.Fire officials are holding a meeting with residents at 6 p.m. to
  
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• Washington fire in Markleeville fully contained

  02-07-2015 08:53
  
  New flames ignited in drought-stricken Washington state, not far from where a destructive wildfire reduced homes to rubble. Crews also are battling blazes in California and Nevada. Here’s a look at hotspots around the West: Firefighters declared full containment of a lightning-sparked wildfire covering almost 8 square miles of sage and grass in remote Northern Nevada. No injuries were reported, and no structures were damaged, Nevada Conservation & Natural Resources spokeswoman JoAnn Kittrell s
  
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• Nevada Legislature: Budget and education reform were Sen. Ben Kieckhefer’s focus

  02-07-2015 08:53
  
  Sen. Ben Kieckhefer says he went into the 2015 Legislative session focused on the state budget and its emphasis on education reform.As the new chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, along with Assembly Ways and Means, the most powerful committees in the Legislature, it was his responsibility to shepherd that budget through.“I truly believe that money is policy,” Kieckhefer said. “If you want to look at what we value, it’s in our budget.”And this budget, he said is centered on educa
  
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• Mark Twain officially honored for setting Lake Tahoe’s ‘first prescribed burn’

  02-07-2015 08:53
  
  INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — “The ground was deeply carpeted with dry pine needles, and the fire touched them off as if they were gunpowder. It was wonderful to see what fierce speed the tall sheet of flame traveled.” Those were the words famous American author and humorist Mark Twain penned in his novel “Roughing It” to describe a wildfire he started in the Lake Tahoe Basin in 1861.But it was an account that was embellished, as revealed by Twain impressionist McAvoy Layne during a present
  
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• Carson gets help from expected and unexpected in consolation win

  02-07-2015 08:53
  
  Carson City got some help from the expected and unexpected Wednesday night at Governors Field.The locals got homers from their top three hitters — Eddie Tierney, Kobe Morgan and Brian Guthrie. The unexpected help came in the form of Zaid Abdelhady. who allowed two runs in two-plus innings of relief in his tournament debut.It all added up to an easy 13-5 win over North Tahoe in an elimination game in the District 1 12-year-old all-star tournament.Carson looks to extend its winning streak to thr
  
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• Carson City’s Planning Commission seeks panel applications

  02-07-2015 08:53
  
  Applicants for two seats on Carson City’s Planning Commission are being sought by the Board of Supervisors.These slots on the commission are for terms that will expire in June of 2019. The panel oversees all matters pertaining to the city’s planning and zoning, land use and growth management. Commission meetings are held in the Community Center’s Sierra Room during the afternoon on the final Wednesday of each month. Persons interested in applying should know these are volunteer positions
  
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• Carson City water situation looks good — for now

  02-07-2015 08:53
  
  S o far, so good.That’s the gist of Carson City’s water situation, according to city officials tracking supplies and usage, and it’s based on interviews as July took over from June with a heat wave gripping the region.Heat has been mitigated occasionally by intermittent cloudiness with scattered thunderstorms, and those conditions followed a brief earlier period of spring showers. With drought in its fourth year, however, nobody is declaring much more than hedged optimism as Independence
  
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• Chancellor Dan Klaich can’t seem to get out of his own way

  02-07-2015 08:52 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Always thought Chancellor Dan Klaich was a straight shooter, but after a series of questionable actions on his part, I’m starting to have doubts.
  
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