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• Sparks man sentenced for child pornography

  29-07-2015 23:54
  
  Jeffrey Scott Varnum, 48, of Sparks was sentenced to 17 1/2 years in federal prison on Wednesday on child pornography charges.The U.S. Attorney’s office said Varnum is a convicted sex offender who failed to register with the state of Nevada and was caught with hundreds of images and videos of child pornography on his computer.Senior District Judge Howard McKibben also ordered Varnum be placed on lifetime supervision as a sex offender.Varnum was on probation at the time of his arrest for lewdn
  
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• Lack of lifeguards cited in Cowabunga Bay lawsuit over near drowning

  29-07-2015 23:51 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Parents of a 6-year-old boy who nearly drowned in a wave pool at Cowabunga Bay have sued the Henderson water park.
  
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• Cowabunga Bay sued for lack of lifeguards after near drowning

  29-07-2015 23:51 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Parents of a 6-year-old boy who nearly drowned in a wave pool at Cowabunga Bay have sued the Henderson water park.
  
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• Blocking #SandraBland reveals Instagram's ban on postings

  29-07-2015 23:46 via reviewjournal.com
  
  #SandraBland has over 263,300 posts on Instagram. But on Sunday night, the hashtag was blocked.
  
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• Prosecutors say attack on elderly man was hate crime

  29-07-2015 23:39 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A 22-year-old man indicted in what prosecutors on Friday described as a hate crime against an elderly gay man could soon face murder charges.
  
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• Carson City FISH thrift store renovation moving forward

  29-07-2015 23:18
  
  The renovation of the FISH thrift store will advance beginning Thursday as volunteer crews commence the reframing of the building. The store will remain open for business during the renovation.Volunteers from Black Pine Construction and the Kiwanis Club will remove the large glass panes from the storefront and install a new framing for the planned Western design. The demolition phase of the project was completed in May by volunteers from the Western Nevada College Construction Program. A few wee
  
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• Proposed rules revealed to control Fremont Street performers

  29-07-2015 23:12 via reviewjournal.com
  
  They can still be loud — and, in some cases, very nearly naked — but Fremont Street's buskers might soon have to ply their trade where Las Vegas tells them to.
  
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• Proposed rules revealed to control Fremont Street buskers

  29-07-2015 23:12 via reviewjournal.com
  
  They can still be loud — and, in some cases, very nearly naked — but Fremont Street's buskers might soon have to ply their trade where Las Vegas tells them to.
  
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• Metro police explorer accused of lewdness with a child

  29-07-2015 23:12 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A Las Vegas police explorer has been accused of maintaining a four-year sexual relationship with a girl starting when she was just 11-years-old.
  
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• Former Metro police Explorer accused of lewdness with a child

  29-07-2015 23:12 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A 22-year-old former Las Vegas police Explorer has been accused of maintaining a four-year sexual relationship with a girl starting when she was just 11-years-old.
  
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• NNDA joins Gov. Sandoval on European trade mission

  29-07-2015 23:11
  
  Northern Nevada Development Authority’s executive director, Robert Hooper, and a sub delegation from the Sierra Region of Northern Nevada are in Lublin, Poland, this week as part of Gov. Sandoval’s European trade mission. The mission is part of an ongoing initiative to build relationships and grow Nevada’s international presence. The sub delegation includes Carson City Manager Nick Marano; Joel Grace with the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN); Kaushal Chokshi with S
  
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• Escaped work crew inmate picked up in east Las Vegas

  29-07-2015 22:42 via reviewjournal.com
  
  An inmate who slipped away from a Nevada Department of Forestry work crew Tuesday in the east valley has been picked up, according to the Department of Corrections.
  
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• Confession from NY prison worker details gifts, sexual relations with inmate

  29-07-2015 22:02 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Former prison worker Joyce Mitchell pleaded guilty this week in relation to her role in the sensational June escape of two inmates in upstate New York. As part of her plea, she submitted detailed statements of her involvement with the convicted murderers David Sweat and Richard Matt.
  
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• Clinton says Planned Parenthood videos 'disturbing,' but defends group

  29-07-2015 21:58 via reviewjournal.com
  
  WASHINGTON — Hillary Clinton on Tuesday called the trio of Planned Parenthood videos released by anti-abortion activists "disturbing," but both she and fellow Democratic 2016 hopeful Bernie Sanders are defending the controversial women's health organization.
  
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• Marijuana dispensary seeks internal county records

  29-07-2015 21:53 via reviewjournal.com
  
  As it considers suing Clark County over its delayed opening, a medical marijuana dispensary is seeking internal emails that could shed light on the county's treatment of it and other businesses.
  
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• Calif. teen charged with murder in 8-year-old's death

  29-07-2015 21:24 via reviewjournal.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO — A 15-year-old boy was charged as an adult on Wednesday with sexually assaulting and murdering an 8-year-old girl whose body was discovered in a recycling bin at a residential complex in Santa Cruz, California, officials said.
  
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• Wind gusts accompany typical Vegas heat

  29-07-2015 21:20 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Wednesday was another hot, sunny day in the Las Vegas Valley, with a side of wind.
  
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• Expect hot, windy conditions in Vegas Valley

  29-07-2015 21:20 via reviewjournal.com
  
  It should be another hot, sunny day Wednesday in the Las Vegas Valley. For a little variety, let's throw in some wind.
  
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• Celebrities, Internet outraged after dentist admits killing Cecil the lion

  29-07-2015 20:45 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Celebrities are among an online mob baying for the blood of the American dentist who has admitted his role in killing Zimbabwe's most famous lion, Cecil.
  
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• Kroger pulls four spices from shelves due to salmonella risk

  29-07-2015 20:00 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A positive test for salmonella has caused Kroger to recall four of its seasonings. The grocery store chain is recalling Kroger Ground Cinnamon, Kroger Garlic Power, Kroger Coarse Ground Black Pepper and Kroger Bac'n Buds.
  
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• Upgrade your flight to a private jet

  29-07-2015 19:55 via reviewjournal.com
  
  NEW YORK — Getting bumped up to first class is good. But upgrading to a private jet is even better.
  
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• Here's how to upgrade your flight to a private jet

  29-07-2015 19:55 via reviewjournal.com
  
  NEW YORK — Getting bumped up to first class is good. But upgrading to a private jet is even better.
  
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• Convicted of murder at age 12, Florida man released following 16-year sentence

  29-07-2015 19:24 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Convicted of first-degree murder when he was only 12, Curtis Jones is a free man at 29.
  
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• Convicted of murder at age 12, Florida man released 16 years later

  29-07-2015 19:24 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Convicted of first-degree murder when he was only 12, Curtis Jones is a free man at 29.
  
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• Convicted of murder at 12, Florida man released 16 years later

  29-07-2015 19:24 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Convicted of first-degree murder when he was only 12, Curtis Jones is a free man at 29.
  
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• UC police officer indicted in fatal shooting of unarmed black man

  29-07-2015 19:18 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A University of Cincinnati police officer who fatally shot an unarmed black man this month has been charged with murder, the Hamilton County prosecutor said on Wednesday.
  
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• UC police officer charged with murder of unarmed black man

  29-07-2015 19:18 via reviewjournal.com
  
  University of Cincinnati police officer Ray Tensing turned himself in on Wednesday, moments after the county prosecutor said that he had been indicted for murder, according to media reports.
  
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• Wednesday fire damages Henderson home

  29-07-2015 19:14 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A Henderson family escaped their burning home without injury Wednesday morning.
  
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• Father of Colo. theater shooter testifies son was an 'excellent kid'

  29-07-2015 18:42 via reviewjournal.com
  
  On the 58th day of his son's capital murder trial, Robert Holmes took the witness stand on Tuesday and repeatedly tried to make eye contact with the mentally ill young man he still calls "Jimmy."
  
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• Father of Colo. theater shooter says 'Jimmy was always really an excellent kid'

  29-07-2015 18:42 via reviewjournal.com
  
  On the 58th day of his son's capital murder trial, Robert Holmes took the witness stand on Tuesday and repeatedly tried to make eye contact with the mentally ill young man he still calls "Jimmy."
  
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• 8 children injured by falling tree at Calif. museum

  29-07-2015 18:36 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A pine tree that stood some seven stories tall fell onto a group of children outside a museum in Pasadena, California, on Tuesday, injuring eight of the youngsters, two of them seriously, city and museum officials said.
  
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• Las Vegas police investigate stabbing near downtown

  29-07-2015 16:17 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Metro is investigating an early Wednesday morning stabbing in the central valley.
  
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• Possible bomb threat diverts Las Vegas-to-London flight

  29-07-2015 15:33 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A British Airways flight from Las Vegas to London was diverted and landed in Montreal early on Wednesday following a bomb threat, local media reported.
  
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• British Airways Las Vegas-to-London flight diverted

  29-07-2015 15:33 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A British Airways flight from Las Vegas to London was diverted and landed in Montreal early on Wednesday following a bomb threat, local media reported.
  
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• Centennial Hills Hospital earns Consumer Reports' top score

  29-07-2015 15:14 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center in Las Vegas today was among nine hospitals nationwide to earn Consumer Reports' highest rating for avoiding infections.
  
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• High rollers didn't get chance to burn their money

  29-07-2015 09:19 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Some high rollers saw their cash go up in smoke at The Cosmopolitan on Saturday.
  
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• With 250 accidents, Carson City Sheriff’s Department cracks down on speeding

  29-07-2015 09:03
  
  For this year as of June, the Carson City Sheriff’s Department has seen 250 automobile accidents, compared to the 200 that occurred at this time last year, so as a way to reduce this number deputies focused resources on pulling over speeding drivers Tuesday.The Carson City Sheriff’s Department, in conjunction with the Lyon County Sheriff’s Department, conducted a speeding event as a part of their Joining Forces program. Joining Forces is a multi jurisdictional law enforcement program that
  
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• With 50 accidents, Carson City Sheriff’s Department cracks down on speeding

  29-07-2015 08:09
  
  For this year as of June, the Carson City Sheriff’s Department has seen more than 50 automobile accidents, so as a way to reduce this number deputies focused resources on pulling over speeding drivers Tuesday.The Carson City Sheriff’s Department, in conjunction with the Lyon County Sheriff’s Department, conducted a speeding event as a part of their Joining Forces program. Joining Forces is a multi jurisdictional law enforcement program that promotes statewide enforcement with traffic issu
  
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• Carson City’s Fandango handles fair parking dance again

  29-07-2015 08:09
  
  he Nevada Fair in Carson City, going into its second year, is handling parking for most people the same way as in 2014, but there are a few differences.Free parking will once again be provided at the Casino Fandango with shuttle bus service by the JAC bus system.“It’s great that both the free parking and fairgrounds are on a JAC bus route,” explained Patrick Pittenger, Carson City’s transportation manager. “The shuttles did a fine job for us last year.”Pittenger said those who atten
  
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• Carson City school district revamping bullying policy

  29-07-2015 08:09
  
  The Carson City School Board is trying to enact new policies towards bullying and cyber bullying that will create a more clear and comprehensive definition and regulation of the issue.At the school board meeting Tuesday, members reviewed the agenda item to eventually be considered for approval that included the new changes to the policy and regulation of bullying that complies with the bills passed in the recent legislative session. Most of the major changes in the policy and regulation is the
  
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• Schneiderjans gets inviteto Barracuda Championship

  29-07-2015 08:03
  
  RENO – The Barracuda Championship is excited to announce rising PGA TOUR professional Ollie Schneiderjans will receive a sponsor’s exemption for the 17th annual event August 3-9 at Montreux Golf & Country Club.Schneiderjans, a Georgia Tech graduate who’s a three-time NCAA All-American golfer, held the No. 1 spot in the World Amateur rankings for 41 weeks in 2014 and racked up multiple amateur wins, including the 2009 Polo Golf Junior Classic, 2013 U.S. Collegiate Championship and 2014 ACC
  
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• Nevada Appeal at 150: May 12, 1970: Capitol Plaza project underway

  29-07-2015 08:03
  
  Capitol Plaza project underwayThis continues the Appeal’s review of news stories and headlines during its Sesquicentennial year.…
  
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• Community spotlight: Carson High School will host V-ball clinic

  29-07-2015 08:03
  
  Carson High will play host to a volleyball clinic for girls from fifth grade and above Aug. 12-13 with doubles play on Aug. 14.The cost is $100, and the camp runs from 3 to 7 p.m. each day. Instruction will cover all skills.Questions can be directed to CHS assistant coach Erin Been at [email protected]• Carson High’s volleyball teams will have tryouts Aug. 15. All athletes must report to the track at 7:30 a.m. All athletes must also have an athletic packet on file at the CHS athletic of
  
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• Casino win falls overall in state, up in Carson

  29-07-2015 08:03
  
  June was a tough month for Nevada casinos with the total win falling 8.4 percent below the previous June.But the core of the problem wasn’t how bad business was in June, but how good it was in June 2014 when total statewide win was up 14.3 percent.“Last June was the highest June ever,” said Gaming Control Board Analyst Mike Lawton.The June dip to $830.9 million in total win was a fitting way to end fiscal year 2014-15. Overall gaming win was down 1.6 percent to just more than $11 billion
  
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• Carson Station going to the Max

  29-07-2015 08:03
  
  Workers paint over the former Carson Station logo on Tuesday to create new signage for the Max Casino.…
  
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• Carson City Brewery Arts Center hosting Tedx community forum April 8

  29-07-2015 08:03
  
  One hundred of Carson City’s most impassioned TEDx enthusiasts will come together on Friday, April 8, 2016, for a day of networking and dialogue around the theme “Creating the Community You Want to Live In.” The event will take place at Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall and will feature a line-up of speakers on topics ranging from innovations and ideas in community to health to technology and the arts. Attendees will also have an opportunity to network at an on-site lunch event. For th
  
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• Burton cites Western Nevada College positives while calling for changes from 2017 Legislature

  29-07-2015 08:03
  
  Western Nevada College President Chet Burton told the Carson City Rotary Club on Tuesday overall his college is headed in a good direction with many positive things happening.But he made it clear the governor and next Legislature need to fix some of what it did with the new funding formula if WNC is going to thrive instead of survive.He said the $4.95 million in bridge funding included in the budget in the last week of session has helped his school and Great Basin College, in northeastern Nevada
  
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• EDITORIAL: Courageous, not scandalous

  29-07-2015 07:54 via reviewjournal.com
  
  No one has a later-term abortion because she's changed her mind about having a baby.
  
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• Carson City Sheriff’s looking for runaway

  29-07-2015 07:21
  
  The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing teenage girl who has a history of running away from home.The sheriff’s office said 15-year-old Jamie Hardiman left her Carson City home the night of Friday, July 17. Jamie had run away a few days before and was found in Reno that Friday.She reportedly left a note saying she ran away and would not return home. The sheriff’s office said no foul play is suspected, and her friends have given information sa
  
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• Las Vegas flight makes emergency landing, short on fuel

  29-07-2015 07:17 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating why an Allegiant Air flight from Las Vegas made an emergency landing in North Dakota last week because it was short on fuel.
  
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