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• 30 cadets injured in West Point's annual pillow fight

  05-09-2015 23:47 via reviewjournal.com
  
  An annual pillow fight among freshman at the United States Military Academy turned violent and left 30 cadets injured, the school's superintendent said on Saturday.
  
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• Cucumber recalled by California company over salmonella fears

  05-09-2015 23:12 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A California produce company is recalling cucumbers imported from Mexico amid concerns they could be the source of a salmonella outbreak that has killed one person and infected at least 285 people in 27 U.S. states, authorities said.
  
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• It's lonely at the top for Nevada's last fire lookout

  05-09-2015 23:05 via reviewjournal.com
  
  John Dubovick leans against the railing of his mountaintop perch, electronic cigarette in hand, as the sun sets over a million acres of eastern Nevada. The sky all around him is smudged with smoke, but he never reaches for his binoculars. The last watchman knows when there is nothing to see.
  
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• Housing authority remains behind on bills

  05-09-2015 21:03 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority's failure to pay bills on time has become such a problem that several agencies have threatened to suspend services, according to documents obtained by the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
  
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• Tensions arise between CCSD leader, school board

  05-09-2015 20:50 via reviewjournal.com
  
  In his third year as chief of the nation's fifth-largest school district, Clark County Superintendent Pat Skorkowsky certainly has reason to think he's being pulled in several directions at once.
  
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• Heck's dual roles as general, senator would be business as usual

  05-09-2015 18:45 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Republican Joe Heck says he will march a straight line, not swaying toward his role as an Army Reserve brigadier general, if his bid for the U.S. Senate puts him in the seat of departing Democrat Sen. Harry Reid.
  
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• Rollover crash kills two, leaves at least four hospitalized

  05-09-2015 17:03 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The 24-year-old driver involved in a crash Saturday morning that killed two people and hospitalized four more is suspected of driving under the influence, according to Las Vegas police.
  
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• 2 killed, 4 hospitalized after central valley rollover crash

  05-09-2015 17:03 via reviewjournal.com
  
  At least two people are dead and four people were hospitalized Saturday morning after a central valley crash resulted in a mini bus rolling over and catching fire, police said.
  
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• 2 dead, 4 hospitalized after central valley rollover crash

  05-09-2015 17:03 via reviewjournal.com
  
  At least two people are dead and four people are hospitalized after a rollover crash in the central valley, police said.
  
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• Man charged with DUI after crashing into police motorcycle

  05-09-2015 16:43 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A man was arrested in the central valley Saturday morning after crashing his truck into a parked Las Vegas police motorcycle, Metro said.
  
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• Trip features heavenly views in Hell Hole

  05-09-2015 09:42
  
  A pair of Carson City friends went on a four-wheeling adventure to Hell Hole Reservoir near the historic Rubicon Trail in California last month. Rich Hardcastle sent in some photos and told of some of the adventures he and Chris Scott experienced along the way. “What a cool place,” Hardcastle said. “It’s just beautiful. You’re surrounded by a canyon with trees all around you.”The two left Carson City, heading west on Highway 50 to Ice House Road. From there, t
  
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• Sparks runs by Dayton to spoil Eck’s home opener

  05-09-2015 09:42
  
  DAYTON — After losing 48-0 on Friday to Sparks, Dayton head coach Tom Eck said he was headed home to watch film and prepare for the next week. “My wife ordered pizza,” he said. “You want to come over?”It was a typical response from the animated and dedicated first year head coach.But after two games on the season, Dayton’s yet to score its first point. It’s been outscored 86-0 in that process. “It’s definitely not easy, but we’re gettin
  
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• Senators were off and running with opening kickoff against McQueen

  05-09-2015 09:42
  
  RENO — Elijah Fajayan got Carson High started in the right direction when he returned the opening kick-off 64 yards, leading to a quick score.He also gained 66 yards and scored twice on the ground to help spark the Senators to an easy 59-14 win over McQueen Friday night at Ken Dalton Field.Fajayan took the kick on his own 14 and brought it all the way back to the McQueen 22. Two plays later, Joe Nelson threw a 20-yard scoring pass to Asa Carter, and the Senators were on their way.“Th
  
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• Park Auto building in Carson City comes down

  05-09-2015 09:42
  
  The Park Auto building, 1208 E. William St., was demolished Friday to clear the 2.4 acre site for potential development across from Mills Park.The half century old building has housed Park Auto and other businesses across William Street from the Marv Teixeira Pavilion near the east end of the park.The razing was handled by Coons Construction of Mound House for RCM Realty Group and the owners, CC Note Investment Group, LLC. Developer Mark Turner, involved with both the realty group and the owners
  
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• North Valleys hangs on to defeat Douglas

  05-09-2015 09:42
  
  MINDEN — Cardayell Morgan and Ben Westby combined to score three first-quarter touchdowns and North Valleys held on for a 35-27 non-league football victory against Douglas on Friday night.North Valleys (1-0) led 21-7 after one quarter and then capitalized on a couple of big plays late to stave off a comeback by Douglas (0-2) in the second half.Bryce James scored on 32-yard run in the third quarter to bring the Tigers to within 28-20 and added a 2-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter to
  
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• Nevada Appeal at 150: June 30, 1910: Should light Capitol dome

  05-09-2015 09:42
  
  June 30, 1910: Should light Capitol domeFor many years past, in fact ever since the coming of the Truckee River General Electric Light company into this city, the Appeal has advocated the lighting of the dome at all times in a similar manner as the domes of the capital buildings of California at Sacramento, and Colorado at Denver are lighted. Now that the work of wiring the big dome has been completed and the beauty of the decoration can be seen and appreciated the Appeal would suggest that the
  
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• ‘Grim Reapers’ begin testing F-35

  05-09-2015 09:42
  
  FALLON — The continual training for Navy aviation in the 21st century begins at Fallon. The next step for Navy fighter pilots has begun over the Nevada desert as the Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center is working with F-35C crews to refine their tactics, techniques and procedures with the Fallon Range Training Complex. Community leaders talked to experts at the air station on Thursday, while the media had their first glimpse of the newest fighter jet in the United States military
  
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• Carson rolls against McQueen

  05-09-2015 09:42
  
  RENO — After leaving yards and points on the field in the first half last week against Reed, Carson High worked extensively on execution this week.It was time well spent.The Senators, 1-1, chalked up 517 yards rushing and scored on five of their first six possessions en route to an easy 59-14 win over McQueen Friday night at Ken Dalton Field.The win was believed to be the first at McQueen since 1987 when Carlos Mendeguia, current Carson High hoop coach, played for the Senators. It was Cars
  
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• Carson City trail of historic sites top attraction

  05-09-2015 09:42
  
  The historic Carson City Kit Carson Blue Line Trail got a facelift last week.The Blue Line Trail, which runs through part of the historic Westside District, highlights the old buildings and homes present in Carson City in the 1800s when the city was first founded. The trail provides tourists with an easy walking tour of some of Carson City’s most preserved history. Ronni Hannaman, executive director of the Carson City Chamber of Commerce said the houses and buildings along the trail used t
  
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• Carson City first responders better prepared after IHOP shooting

  05-09-2015 09:42
  
  The first firefighter/paramedic on the scene, Bob Schreihans will never forget what he saw, heard — even smelled — when he responded to the Sept. 6, 2011, shooting at the Carson City IHOP, where five people were killed and seven injured. “Some of those things will stick with me forever,” he said. “It changes the way you look at things and the way you operate on a long-term basis to the short-term. I still can’t stand the smell of maple syrup and pancakes.&rdqu
  
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• Brothers in Arms: Bindley joins older brother as Carson City deputy

  05-09-2015 09:42
  
  Working as a deputy in the Carson City Sheriff’s Office is becoming a family affair.The Sheriff’s Office swore in a new deputy Friday afternoon, 26-year-old Cody Bindley, the younger brother of a Carson City K9 deputy, Brett Bindley. Sheriff Ken Furlong gave Cody the Oath of Office to swear him in as an official Carson City deputy. Cody previously worked with the Washoe Tribe police for five years and Furlong said he’s coming to Carson City at a great time.“He is coming a
  
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• N.Y. correctional officers plead not guilty to assaulting teen inmate

  05-09-2015 07:45 via reviewjournal.com
  
  NEW YORK — Two New York City correctional officers pled not guilty on Friday to charges that included official misconduct and assault on a teenage inmate at Rikers Island, prosecutors said.
  
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• Community backs baby who needs heart transplant

  05-09-2015 06:59 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Last week one of Melissa Lim's former students stopped by her class after school and handed her $12. "This is for your baby," he told the Harney Middle School teacher.
  
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• California kite surfer hit by car after wind pushes him onto highway

  05-09-2015 05:15 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A kite surfer was hit by a car after a strong gust of wind pushed him onto a San Francisco highway on Friday, police said.
  
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• Inmate’s survivors sue police over fatal struggle in jail

  05-09-2015 04:29 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A second civil rights lawsuit has been filed by survivors of an inmate who died after a 2013 struggle with officers at the Clark County Detention Center.
  
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• Las Vegas HEALS honors six area doctors

  05-09-2015 03:54 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Six Southern Nevada physicians have been honored by a nonprofit organization committed to improving access and delivery of medical care in the region.
  
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• A&W Limited Edition cucumbers recalled

  05-09-2015 03:43
  
  Andrew and Williamson Fresh Produce, also known as A&W, of San Diego, Calif., is voluntarily recalling all cucumbers sold under the Limited Edition® label during the period from August 1 through September 3 because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as of Wednesday, 285 people infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Poona have been reported from 27 states. The number of ill people reported from each state i
  
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• Donnelly advances to finals at World Championships

  05-09-2015 03:27
  
  Carson City’s Sage Donnelly continued her dominating performance to advance to the finals of the 2015 International Canoe Federation Freestyle Kayak World Championships Friday in Ottowa River, Canada. After a dominating performance in the preliminaries, Donnelly, 15, dominated again in the semifinals. She’s competing in the canoe slalom KI Junior Women’s division. She had the two highest scoring runs by far Friday, with a 156.67 and a 185.00 advancing with the high score of 185
  
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• Two arrested after high speed chase in Carson City

  05-09-2015 03:11
  
  Two people were arrested Thursday morning after a man lead police on a high speed chase in Carson City.The incident started at 8:15 a.m. at the Carson Street Motel 6 after a man called deputies to report a Ford Mustang GT his ex-wife, Jennifer Robertson, had possession of was in the motel parking lot and he wanted to get back rightful possession. Robertson, 37, claimed she didn’t have the keys to the vehicle with her, and deputies cleared the scene and left the man to wait for a tow compan
  
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• The Benefits of School Vouchers

  05-09-2015 02:48
  A reader defends Nevada’s new voucher program.
  
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• Estimated 315,000 people to flock to Las Vegas for Labor Day

  05-09-2015 02:38 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Tourism experts are saying the three-day Labor Day weekend that begins Saturday will bring the heat — and it has nothing to do with Las Vegas temperatures.
  
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• Southwest Las Vegas Valley house fire sends up huge plume of smoke

  05-09-2015 01:59 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Clark County Fire Department is on the scene of a southwest valley house fire that sent a huge plume of smoke into the air.
  
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• Help Bell get an Xfinity car

  05-09-2015 01:52
  
  Carson City’s Mackena Bell has a chance to get back in a race car next season, but she needs your help. Obaika Racing and Vroom Brands are looking for a driver for their Xfinity Series entry for 2016, and Bell is in the running. All you have to do is go to the VroomBrands Facebook page, like the page, and type in Bell’s name in the comments section. Take a minute to do that, and we have a chance to be able to cheer on a local racing hero in NASCAR next season.…
  
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• Sandoval wants expedited hearing on vounchers

  05-09-2015 01:35
  
  Gov. Brian Sandoval has asked the attorney general to seek an expedited hearing in the lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the state’s new educational vouchers law.“I believe it is in the best interest of the state and our education system to avoid these costly legal battles by seeking an expedited hearing on this matter and, if necessary, a final ruling by the Nevada Supreme Court,” he said referring to the “legal gridlock” created by the lawsuit.“Mo
  
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• Carson City Sheriff’s Office: Man arrested on grand larceny

  05-09-2015 01:35
  
  The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court.THURSDAYAt 9:15 a.m., Timothy Cave, 25, of Carson City, was arrested on suspicion of felony grand larceny of an automobile, felony eluding, felony reckless driving, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia and Jennifer Robertson, 37, of Carson City was arrested on suspicion of felony conspiracy to commit a crime, felony possession of drug paraphernalia and poss
  
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• Jury sentences Tiaffay to life without parole for murder of wife

  05-09-2015 00:22 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A former Las Vegas firefighter should serve life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder-for-hire of his 46-year-old wife, a jury decided Friday.
  
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• Campground reopens in Red Rock Canyon

  05-09-2015 00:22 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Just in time for its busiest camping season, Red Rock Canyon Campground is reopened, after a seasonal closure in May.
  
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• CCSD seeks dismissal of lawsuit in student suicide

  05-09-2015 00:16 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The Clark County School District again will ask a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed last year by the family of a Henderson middle school student who killed herself after she suffered months of bullying.
  
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