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• Strip closure planned at CityCenter complex

  19-09-2015 23:55 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Sewer line work begins on a busy section of Las Vegas Boulevard Sunday night in a project that is expected to hamper traffic for a month.
  
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• A year after jail, teen deals with PTSD-like symptoms

  19-09-2015 23:39 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A knock at the door, usually an indication someone simply wants to say hello, make a delivery or maybe sell you something, is more foreboding for Patrick Wayne Harper.
  
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• A year after being freed from jail, teen deals with PTSD-like symptoms

  19-09-2015 23:39 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A knock at the door, usually an indication someone simply wants to say hello, make a delivery or maybe sell you something, is more foreboding these days for Patrick Wayne Harper.
  
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• Woman shot and killed in her apartment identified

  19-09-2015 22:10 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A man told Las Vegas police, "Why don't you just shoot me?" during his arrest in connection with the Sept. 2 shooting death of his girlfriend, according to an arrest report.
  
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• Report: Vegas has enough water to add 1 million residents

  19-09-2015 22:09 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The Las Vegas Valley has enough water to support 1 million more residents, and it should be able to weather at least the next 20 years before any permanent new supplies are needed, according to the Southern Nevada Water Authority's revised 2015 resource plan.
  
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• Nevada unemployment insurance program to go dark for 1 week

  19-09-2015 21:11
  
  State officials say installing a new computer system will force a one-week blackout in Nevada’s unemployment insurance program. The head of the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation employment security office in Carson City says jobless benefits insurance computers will be taken offline at 5 p.m. Monday. Program chief Renee Olson says people can file ahead of time. After that, they won’t be able to file new claims, check claim status, access accounts or update informa
  
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• Man dead, another hospitalized after crash at outlet mall

  19-09-2015 20:41 via reviewjournal.com
  
  One man died and another suffered "substantial" injuries in a crash at the Las Vegas South Premium Outlet Mall early Saturday morning, according to Las Vegas police.
  
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• Fire destroys golf course building in Summerlin

  19-09-2015 20:12 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A maintenance building at a Summerlin golf course was destroyed Saturday morning in a blaze that sent plumes of smoke into the air, according to the Las Vegas Fire Department.
  
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• Why filmmakers brought the solar system to life in a Nevada desert — VIDEO

  19-09-2015 20:00 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Last October, Los Angeles-based filmmakers Alex Gorosh and Wylie Overstreet spent about 36 hours in Black Rock Desert, 150 miles northeast of Reno, positioning planets and carving orbits across the face of the same dry lake bed that plays host to Burning Man.
  
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• Here's how one high schooler was able to make $80K for college

  19-09-2015 17:11 via reviewjournal.com
  
  High schoolers can now earn money for college -- no job required.
  
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• WNC baseball hosts two games today

  19-09-2015 10:31
  
  The Western Nevada College baseball team won two games Friday, beating Yuba 7-2 and Folsom Lake 4-2 in Folsom, Calif. Kyle Thompson pitched two scoreless innings in relief to pick up the save against Folsom and Blake Morin had three RBI.WNC will continue its fall exhibition schedule when it hosts two games today at John L. Harvey Field. The Wildcats will host Feather River at 10 a.m. and the Reno Astros at 4 p.m.…
  
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• Teri Vance: Cleaning up the environment, my life

  19-09-2015 10:31
  
  Muscle Powered’s mob of cleaning volunteers is clearing the Linear Ditch Trail this morning as part of the Trash Mob, organized by Randy Gaa. “Litter has always gotten under my skin,” he said. “As opposed to just complaining about it, I started doing something about it.”The Trash Mob, similar to a flash mob, sees volunteers gather at a particular site on the third Saturday of the month.In July, the mob cleaned the paved path along the freeway on the north side of to
  
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• Some changes coming for Nevada Day

  19-09-2015 10:31
  
  Longtime Nevada Day parade-goers will see some changes to the traditional setup this year. The Beard Competition will move from the Legislative Plaza to the parking lot of the old Citibank during the celebration Oct. 31 in downtown Carson City.“Spectators’ biggest complaints have been that they cannot see or hear the competition very well due to the large crowd,” said marketing coordinator Dana Lee Fruend. “So this year, we have a stage and sound system to better accommod
  
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• Rotary Edible Pedal 100 to be held Sunday

  19-09-2015 10:31
  
  Nearly 900 riders are expected to be pedaling through Northern Nevada this Sunday for the Edible Pedal 100.This event, hosted by the Rotary Club of Reno Sunrise, is comprised of three different bike rides: a 10-mile recreational course for families through Washoe, a 50-mile course through Carson City and Genoa and a 100-mile course for the serious rider that goes through Kingbury Grade from Carson City to Lake Tahoe.“The course goes through Northern Nevada and showcases the best of Norther
  
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• Rape victim exams still coming in Carson City

  19-09-2015 10:31
  
  Conducting sexual assault exams for rape victims remains on track to return as a Carson City service, but has taken longer than the city health officer anticipated.Dr. Susan Pintar, city government’s health officer and chairperson of the Board of Health, said Friday it has taken longer than she had hoped and, as autumn looms, there still are details to put in place. But she remained confident the exams will return. “It’s been slower than I anticipated,” she said, noting h
  
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• Get Healthy Carson City: Are you prepared? Make your plan today

  19-09-2015 10:31
  
  This column appears in the Nevada Appeal health pages. It addresses topics related to the health of our community.Our community is not immune to emergency disasters. From the Flood of 1997 to the 2004 Waterfall Fire, we know firsthand how emergencies can impact our families, friends and neighbors. This September, as we celebrate National Preparedness Month, we focus on improving communication. The theme is Don’t Wait. Communicate. Make your emergency plan today. Local emergency management
  
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• Carson City to celebrate Halloween on Friday, Oct. 30

  19-09-2015 10:31
  
  Because of the Nevada Day holiday landing on Saturday, Oct. 31, trick-or-treating in Carson City will be on Friday, Oct. 30 this year.Halloween at the Governor’s Mansion also will be on Friday. Before 2000, the Nevada Day Parade was always on Oct. 31 — the anniversary of the state’s admission to the union, and, coincidentally, Halloween.In order to keep the children out of the way of any revelers drunk with state pride, trick-or-treating was moved to Oct. 30.When the 1999 Legis
  
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• Nevada Appeal at 150: June 16, 1955: Information center planned at Capitol Building

  19-09-2015 10:23
  
  June 16, 1955: Information center planned at Capitol Building This continues the Appeal’s review of news stories and headlines during its Sesquicentennial year.…
  
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• Local roundup: Hug’s own ‘Shayne’ helps Hawks win shootout vs. Douglas

  19-09-2015 10:23
  
  RENO — Shayne Davis rushed for 163 yards and four touchdowns then broke up three straight passes near the goal line inside the final 10 seconds as Hug held on for a 40-35 win against Douglas on Friday night.Davis scored on 19-yard runs on back-to-back possessions in the fourth quarter as Hug (1-2) turned a 29-26 deficit into a 40-29 advantage during a non-league contest at Rollins Stallworth Stadium.Douglas (0-4) rallied late as Taran Grove caught a 7-yard touchdown pass from Bryce James w
  
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• Fire safety key to National Preparedness Month

  19-09-2015 10:23
  
  As part of National Preparedness Month, state and federal officials are making an effort to remind residents to be ready in the event of an emergency. With wildfires currently threatening thousands of acres of California land and a fire season that could extend deep into October, it’s an increasing concern.“It’s so important to be prepared. That way you’re not scrambling at the last minute,” Lisa Herron, U.S. Forest Service public affairs specialist for the Lake Tah
  
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• Carson High football: Offensive line opens up holes for running game

  19-09-2015 10:23
  
  SPARKS — Carson High’s offensive line has been a strength of the team the entire season, and it came up with another solid performance Friday night.Despite missing center Austin Ackerman and having Eddie Duarte move to tight end because of injuries, the Senators’ front group helped account for 270 yards on the ground in a 28-6 win over Spanish Springs.Corey Jasper took Ackerman’s spot, and Bryceton Schilling stepped into Duarte’s spot. For the most part there wasn&r
  
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• Carson High football notebook: Duarte fills in well at tight end for CHS

  19-09-2015 10:23
  
  SPARKS — Eddie Duarte always wanted to play tight end, and Friday night he got his chance.With injuries to the Senators’ top two tight ends, Ian Schulz and Josh Thompson, Duarte was inserted at tight end and played the entire game in Carson’s 28-6 win over Spanish Springs.Duarte wasn’t targeted for a pass, but he did a solid job blocking .“I was told Tuesday before practice,” Duarte said. “Coach (Blair) Roman brought me into his office and told me he was
  
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• Carson football beats Spanish Springs for third straight win

  19-09-2015 10:23
  
  SPARKS — Carson High showed its quick-strike ability on Friday night.Asa Carter and Greg Wallace scored on runs of 72 and 74 yards, respectively, and Joe Nelson threw two touchdown passes to lead the Senators to a 28-6 win over Spanish Springs Friday night in a nonleague game.The victory extended Carson’s win-streak to three since an opening night loss to Reed. The Senators will attempt to make it four straight when they will host Hug at 7 p.m. Friday.For the fourth straight game, Ca
  
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• Carson City Sheriff’s Office: Man arrested on grand larceny auto

  19-09-2015 10:23
  
  The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court.THURSDAYAt 6:43 p.m., Kaymym Roach, 22, a transient, was arrested on suspicion of felony fugitive from justice, violation of protection order and possession of marijuana after deputies responded to reports of a verbal domestic at the Highway 50 Gold Dust West Hotel. Bail was set at $1,600.FRIDAYAt 2:30 a.m., Carson Cardinal, 30, of Carson City was arrested on suspicion of felony g
  
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• A huge crowd awaits Nevada at Texas A&M

  19-09-2015 10:23
  
  Brian Polian told his Nevada Wolf Pack players all about Kyle Field this week.“I told them it will be loud.” Polian said.And crowded.The Wolf Pack is expecting to play in front of its biggest crowd in school history today (9 a.m.) when it takes on the Texas A&M Aggies at College Station, Tex., in front of an expected crowd of more than 100,000 fans at Kyle Field. The largest crowd the Pack has played in front of has been 84,078 at Nebraska in 2007. The Pack also played in front o
  
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• PRIDE Night Parade glows with hope for equality — PHOTOS

  19-09-2015 08:21 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Before the floats started rolling at the PRIDE Night Parade in downtown Las Vegas Friday, organizers of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender event knew the 17th annual celebration would be more special than in previous years.
  
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• Question of training divides housing authority board, director

  19-09-2015 05:22 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Those who supervise the embattled leader of the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority have been awaiting proof that he completed training on workplace harassment and discrimination prevention, which was recommended after a 2014 investigation of employee complaints.
  
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• Suspect arrested in connection with Phoenix highway shootings

  19-09-2015 04:32 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A suspect has been arrested in connection with a with a spate of shootings along a major highway that runs through Arizona, the state's governor said on Friday.
  
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• Nye County residents split over Yucca's potential impacts

  19-09-2015 03:57 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Nye County residents and officials are still divided on possible safety and environmental impacts of the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository, five years after the project was abandoned.
  
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• Motorcyclist in critical condition after Friday crash

  19-09-2015 03:36 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A Friday afternoon crash left a motorcyclist in critical condition in North Las Vegas, police said.
  
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• POW/MIA event observed at Nellis — PHOTOS

  19-09-2015 03:33 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The number of Americans missing in action is mind-boggling. For World War II, the number is 73,515; Korean War, 7,841; Vietnam War, 1,626; Cold War, 126; Iraq and other conflicts, six. On Friday, veterans, dignitaries, ROTC and airmen gathered at Freedom Park at Nellis Air Force Base for the annual POW/MIA Recognition Ceremony.
  
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• Knowing Dalitz made Merv Adelson a winner

  19-09-2015 03:23 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Merv Adelson was 83 years old, but he was still limber enough to play semantical Twister. When Vanity Fair special correspondent Bryan Burrough asked the obvious question in 2013 about Adelson's historical ties to the late mob bootlegging king and Las Vegas forefather Moe Dalitz, the octogenarian's backflip would have made a Cirque du Soleil acrobat proud.
  
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• Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske takes on breast cancer

  19-09-2015 03:10 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske didn't have to go public with her recently diagnosed breast cancer. She's not taking that much time off. But on Friday she sat with me at her home and explained why it was important to speak out and why she decided to stay in Las Vegas for treatment instead of leaving the state.
  
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• Carson City Library celebrating Banned Books Week Sept. 27-Oct. 3

  19-09-2015 02:50
  
  Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September, it highlights the value of free and open access to information. Carson City Library will host a Virtual Read-Out during Banned Books Week, bringing together the community in shared support of the freedom to seek and express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular. The Virtual Read-Out will take place on three separate days — from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept.
  
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• Woman injured in Sep. 12 crash has died

  19-09-2015 00:50 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A 31-year-old woman involved in a northwest valley crash on Sep. 12 died Friday at University Medical Center, Metro said.
  
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