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• Nevada inmate who robbed mother, 82, dies before parole bid

  12-12-2015 23:55
  
  RENO — A Nevada state prison inmate who was convicted of robbing his 82-year-old mother in Douglas County six years ago has died less than a week before he was scheduled to be considered for parole. Department of Corrections officials confirmed 64-year-old Gregory Kovner died Saturday at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Reno. An autopsy is planned to determine the cause of death. Kovner was serving up to 14 years after pleading guilty in December 2009 to robbing an elderly per
  
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• Inmate dies before parole bid

  12-12-2015 23:55
  
  RENO — A Nevada state prison inmate who was convicted of robbing his 82-year-old mother in Douglas County six years ago has died less than a week before he was scheduled to be considered for parole. Department of Corrections officials confirmed 64-year-old Gregory Kovner died Saturday at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Reno. An autopsy is planned to determine the cause of death. Kovner was serving up to 14 years after pleading guilty in December 2009 to robbing an elderly per
  
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• New video shows beginning of Waco biker brawl

  12-12-2015 23:43 via reviewjournal.com
  
  New video obtained by CNN shows one camera's angle earlier this year on the beginning of the bloodbath among motorcycle gangs in Waco, Texas, as bikers nervously circle, attack, and ultimately fall or flee.
  
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• Suspended lawyer faces new allegations of misconduct from wife

  12-12-2015 23:20 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Embattled Las Vegas lawyer Brian Bloomfield, whose law license is suspended in the wake of a felony conviction, is facing new allegations of misconduct from a new source — his estranged wife.
  
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• Convicted lawyer faces new allegations of misconduct from wife

  12-12-2015 23:20 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Embattled Las Vegas lawyer Brian Bloomfield, whose law license is suspended in the wake of a felony conviction, is facing new allegations of misconduct from a new source — his estranged wife.
  
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• Northern Nevada inmate, 67, dies at Reno hospital

  12-12-2015 21:35 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A 67-year-old inmate died at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Reno on Saturday, the Nevada Department of Corrections said in a release.
  
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• Officials believe fire at Southern California mosque was arson

  12-12-2015 21:16 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A fire that broke out at a Southern Californiamosque on Friday appears to have been intentionally set and is being investigated as a possible hate crime, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said.
  
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• Man charged with murdering 2 Mississippi policemen found dead

  12-12-2015 18:05 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A Mississippi man charged with shooting and killing two police officers in May was found unresponsive in his jail cell and later was pronounced dead, a sheriff's office official said on Saturday.
  
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• Man charged with murdering 2 Mississippi policeman found dead

  12-12-2015 18:05 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A Mississippi man charged with shooting and killing two police officers in May was found unresponsive in his jail cell and later was pronounced dead, a sheriff's office official said on Saturday.
  
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• Man dies after being ejected from vehicle Friday night

  12-12-2015 17:40 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A man has died after being ejected from a vehicle late Friday night in the west valley.
  
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• Carson City’s Northern Nevada Dream Center sets Christmas Dinner

  12-12-2015 08:35
  
  “If you have two coats, give one to the poor. If you have extra food, give it away to those who are hungry.” — Luke 3:11The philosophy of the Northern Nevada Dream Center is everyone should have hopes and dreams — even the less fortunate — and the organization is working to make sure even the least fortunate among us can have hopes and dreams in Carson City.What began informally as an effort to in some way reach out to the community five years ago has become a majo
  
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• Carson City woman at climate talks

  12-12-2015 08:35
  
  As a student at Carson High School, Meredith Adler first became interested in energy and how its use shapes the future. This week, she has been at center stage for the Paris Climate Talks, where a worldwide deal is expected to be struck today.“It’s overwhelming and it’s exciting,” Adler said. “It’s like the Woodstock for climate nerds. I’ve met every climate and energy hero I’ve ever had.”Adler, daughter of Ernie and Sarah Adler, graduated f
  
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• Zone D key to CHS win

  12-12-2015 08:27
  
  RENO — Carson High brought the 2-3 zone out of the closet, and the move paid major dividends.The Senators went on a 21-3 run in the first 6 1/2 minutes of the fourth quarter to break open a surprisingly close game and beat the Hug Hawks 62-44 in a Division I crossover game Friday night.It ended another perfect day for the Senators, who reached the finals of the Rail City Classic with a 62-50 win earlier in the day over Dougherty Valley. The two wins leave Carson with a 2-0 league mark and
  
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• Prep roundup: Dayton girls basketball knocks off Whittell

  12-12-2015 08:27
  
  ZEPHYR COVE — After a tough loss Thursday, the Dayton girls basketball team rebounded for a 59-46 win over Whittell Friday.Angela Sikora had a huge game with her seconds straight double-double, posting 37 points and 11 rebounds for Dayton. Also for the Dust Devlis, Elora Neep had 11 points, five rebounds and three steals, Kristina Mason had eight rebounds and two points and Abby Sikora added five rebounds and two points.“I was rally proud at the intensity we played with all game,&rd
  
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• Nevada Appeal at 150: July 29, 1966: Plans laid for new Post Office

  12-12-2015 08:27
  
  This continues the Appeal’s review of news stories and headlines during its Sesquicentennial year.…
  
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• Many support Christmas Food Drive in Carson City

  12-12-2015 08:27
  
  The Carson City RCM Realty Group donated a truck load of food to the Share Your Christmas Food Drive at the Governor’s Mansion Friday.The food drive was being held by Advocates to End Domestic Violence, F.I.S.H., and the Ron Wood Family Resource Center to collect food for families in need during the holidays.A check of $5,001 was split between the three organizations. The portion given to the Ron Wood Center was given through the Savemart’s Give, Share, Care program, which matched d
  
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• Changes to Dayton area flood maps in sight

  12-12-2015 08:27
  
  An open house to cover proposed changes to Dayton area FEMA flood maps is planned from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Lyon County Utilities Conference Room, 34 Lakes Blvd., Dayton. Modifications to the Special Flood Hazard Areas along the Carson River may affect nearby property.The proposed modifications will result in 1,495 parcels being removed from Special Flood Hazard Areas, 341 parcels being unchanged, 142 parcels being placed into the regulatory floodway, and 79 parcels being placed into Speci
  
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• UMC event delivers stark message about drinking and driving — PHOTOS

  12-12-2015 07:50 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Emergency responders and community leaders united to deliver the reality to high school students Friday at the 17th annual event at UMC Trauma Center in Las Vegas.
  
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• 'Mr. Trick Shots' realizes dream of becoming American citizen — VIDEO

  12-12-2015 07:39 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Emulating American entertainer Dean Martin, a 12-year-old boy growing up in 1960s Rome picked up a pool stick. That boy, Stefano Pelinga, pool cue in hand, would go on to nab multiple international billiards titles in a career spanning three decades.
  
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• Development partners push to get Las Vegas on MLS short list

  12-12-2015 06:54 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Major League Soccer wants to expand from 24 to 28 teams. Las Vegas, which has made a pitch before for an expansion club, is not on the current short list.
  
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• National security conference to preface Las Vegas debate

  12-12-2015 06:16 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A conference on homeland security will convene in Las Vegas on Monday, coming against a backdrop of terrorist attacks in California and GOP front-runner Donald Trump's call to ban Muslims from entering the U.S.
  
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• Unidentified buyer paid $140 million for Las Vegas Review-Journal

  12-12-2015 05:35 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Thursday's sale of the Las Vegas Review-Journal left staffers, and readers, with a lot of questions. Perhaps foremost among them: Who now owns Nevada's largest newspaper.
  
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• Two men arrested after burglary video goes viral

  12-12-2015 05:18 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Two men linked to at least two burglaries caught on video, including one that went viral on Facebook and received more than 1 million views, were jailed this month, according to a Las Vegas police arrest report.
  
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• Faraday Future's Nevada factory should boost economy well beyond Apex

  12-12-2015 04:50 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Faraday Future's decision to build a $1 billion auto plant in North Las Vegas will generate economic waves throughout the region and attract other companies, positioning Southern Nevada as a hub for international corporate headquarters, some economic development officials say.
  
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• Police seek help finding 'person of interest' in credit card fraud case

  12-12-2015 04:13 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Police are looking for "a person of interest" in connection with a group accused of using credit cards that weren't theirs in November to make purchases in the south Las Vegas Valley, Metro said Friday.
  
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• Las Vegas Muslim-Americans to hold interfaith event in stand against terrorism

  12-12-2015 03:13 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Members of the Las Vegas Muslim-American community say they're in the fight against terrorism and strongly oppose people misrepresenting their peaceful religion.
  
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• Carson City Sheriff’s Office swears in three deputies

  12-12-2015 02:19
  
  For the Carson City Sheriff’s Office, swearing in three deputies Friday afternoon meant more to the department than gaining new officers.Deputies Cody Bindley, Jeremy Garcia and Dennis Moore were all sworn into the Sheriff’s Office in a ceremony Friday afternoon. The three men were hired to fill the void left by the new school resource officers that were put into the Carson City schools Friday.“This is a bigger day than most can realize because there are so many things going o
  
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• Three charged in sale of 60 pounds of meth to undercover agents

  12-12-2015 01:51 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Three people have been arrested in Las Vegas after they negotiated the sale of 60 pounds of methamphetamine valued at $300,000 to undercover federal agents, according to a criminal complaint.
  
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• Carson Tahoe Health brightens holidays of Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada members

  12-12-2015 01:39
  
  What initially began as a holiday party for Carson Tahoe Health employees and their families has grown to include organizations like the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada through the efforts of the CTH events committee headed by Kayleen Fogleman, director of supply chain management.CTH provided treats and activities, including decorating enormous sugar cookies, writing letters to Santa, mingling with Carson City firefighters and a visit with Santa at the annual Carson Tahoe Health Kids C
  
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• First Project Neon disruptions start Sunday

  12-12-2015 01:38 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Project Neon, the massive freeway interchange project at the Spaghetti Bowl, will produce its first road disruptions beginning late this weekend.
  
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• Avalanche risk 'considerable' for Tahoe Basin, Sierra Avalanche Center issues advisory

  12-12-2015 01:31
  
  SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — In anticipation of this week’s winter storm, the Sierra Avalanche Center raised its backcountry avalanche threat from low to considerable Thursday — level three on their five-tier scale. “Avalanche danger will remain elevated through the weekend,” avalanche forecaster Andy Anderson told the Tahoe Daily Tribune. “We’re going to get a lot of wind. That, combined with our new snow amounts, will provide some pretty unstable wind slabs.&rdq
  
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• Protesters disrupt Catholic Masses in Las Vegas — VIDEO

  12-12-2015 01:18 via reviewjournal.com
  
  In response to a string of protests that have disrupted Mass services across the valley, the Catholic Diocese of Las Vegas wonders why we all can't just get along.
  
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• Sandoval seeks to assure lawmakers Faraday’s a good deal

  12-12-2015 00:27
  
  As Nevada lawmakers prepare to vet a $335 million incentive package aimed at attracting a Chinese-backed electric carmaker to the state, Gov. Brian Sandoval is seeking to reassure them that it was worth their while. Faraday Future is expected to get up to $215 million in direct tax abatements and credits for building a $1 billion plant in North Las Vegas, the governor said. But the company is expected to bring state and local governments $760 million in tax revenue over 15 years for a 3-to-1 ret
  
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• Carson City Salvation Army benefits from Battle of the Bars Toy Drive

  12-12-2015 00:03
  
  The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Christmas program will benefit from the third annual Battle of the Bars Toy Drive. Local bars and taverns have been collecting toys since late November and will push for a final count at 6 p.m. Saturday. The Salvation Army officials will be “Bar Hopping” Saturday afternoon and evening picking up toys and thanking everyone for their support of this Toy Drive.The bars and taverns that are participating are: Crossroad’s Lounge, 300 E. Winnie L
  
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