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• Carson Tahoe Cancer Center in Carson City hosting art display by local patients

  14-12-2015 23:55
  
  Carson Tahoe Cancer Center, an affiliate of Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah, is hosting an art show of more than 25 pieces, created by cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and loved ones, through Friday. The show represents an inspiring journey of hope through paintings, mixed-media, music, photography, and quilt-work.Claire, 9, is one of the artists who submitted a drawing called “Together,” depicting a happy time in spring with her mom, who is currently receiving c
  
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• Gasoline prices down again in past week

  14-12-2015 23:31
  Nevada gasoline pump prices averaged $2.48 a gallon, a drop of 2.6 cents the past week, GasBuddy.com said Monday after completion of a weekly survey.In Carson City on Monday, none of the 19 outlets checked by the gas price monitoring website was as high as the statewide average and three of them were under $2 per gallon at $1.99. Another one was at $2.01, three were at $2.03, two at $2.05, two more at $2.09 and eight were above $2.10 a gallon. The lone highest outlet in the state’s capita
  
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• Carson Plaza captures senior living award

  14-12-2015 23:07
  
  Carson Plaza, a senior retirement community at 2120 E. Long St. in Carson City, has earned a Best of Senior Living Award from SeniorAdvisor.com.The award was given, Holiday Retirement senior living centers said, for high ratings from residents and their families throughout 2015.“The team at Carson Plaza is compassionate, forward thinking and value driven, which has been demonstrated repeatedly throughout the year,” said Kai Hsiao, president and CEO at Holiday Retirement, which opera
  
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• Carson City Sheriff’s Office: Man and woman arrested on suspicion of tampering/injuring vehicle

  14-12-2015 22:59
  
  The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court.Carson CityTHURSDAYAt 5:06 P.M., William Hornbeck, 45, of Carson City was arrested on suspicion of felony possession of a controlled substance, felony contempt of court and possession of drug paraphernalia after deputies initiated a traffic stop at gunpoint near Carson Meadows and 5th Street. Bail was set at $13,500.FRIDAYAt 4:30 p.m., a Carson City man was arrested on suspicion
  
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• Transportation officials zero in on contractor for Tesla highway

  14-12-2015 21:38 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The state Board of Transportation was told Monday that Ames Construction Inc. is the "apparent best value" proposer to design and build a new road to improve access to the Tesla battery plant at a cost of $75.9 million.
  
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• Woman shot and killed by police in northeast valley barricade

  14-12-2015 21:05 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A woman was shot and killed by police after an hours-long barricade Monday in the northeast valley, Las Vegas police said.
  
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• Person shot by police in northeast Las Vegas barricade

  14-12-2015 21:05 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A person has been shot by police after an hours-long barricade in the northeast valley, Las Vegas police said Monday afternoon.
  
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• $16.5M contract awarded for widening Route 160

  14-12-2015 21:02 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A $16.5 million contract to widen a 5-mile section of the Blue Diamond Road in Southern Nevada was awarded Monday by the Nevada Department of Transportation.
  
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• Pedestrian struck, killed on Boulder Highway identified

  14-12-2015 20:00 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A man who was struck and killed by a pickup on Boulder Highway near Tropicana Avenue on Tuesday has been identified by the Clark County coroner's office.
  
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• Lake Tahoe weather: Season snow soars above 100-inch mark after latest storm

  14-12-2015 19:23
  
  TRUCKEE, Calif. — It’s shaping up to be a powdery white Christmas this year at Lake Tahoe and Truckee.Another storm hit the region Sunday, bringing more than a foot of snow to higher elevations, and anywhere from 4 to 10 inches at lake and ground level, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.Sugar Bowl Resort at Donner Summit, meanwhile, reported a full 24 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours, as of 7 a.m. Monday.The storm came after a larger weather pattern blew throu
  
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• FAA announces new rules requiring drone registration

  14-12-2015 19:11 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The Federal Aviation Administration, responding to heightened concerns about rogue drone flights near airports, unveiled a pre-Christmas rule on Monday requiring drone hobbyists as young as 13 years old to register their unmanned aircraft.
  
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• A more mobile Las Vegas could cost $12 billion plus

  14-12-2015 18:59
  
  LAS VEGAS — Those trademark Las Vegas lights may one day woosh by windows of a light rail train ferrying visitors from the airport to casino lobbies. Local transportation leaders are floating a 30-year-plan that could cost more than $12 billion involving everything from wider sidewalks and more pedestrian bridges crisscrossing the Las Vegas Strip to extra monorail stops and planning for a light rail route linking the airport to downtown. It’s Sin City’s gamble to keep travelers
  
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• Douglas County man who robbed mother dies in prison

  14-12-2015 18:43
  
  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 person. His moth
  
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• Woman shot to death Sunday night near I-15 and Lamb

  14-12-2015 18:09 via reviewjournal.com
  
  In a matter of two hours late Sunday night, North Las Vegas police were left with two fatal shooting investigations.
  
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• Officials investigating after LA County deputies fire 33 rounds, kill gunman

  14-12-2015 17:47 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Los Angeles County officials are investigating the shooting of a man killed by deputies who fired 33 rounds.
  
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• Motorcyclist killed in crash south of Las Vegas

  14-12-2015 17:45 via reviewjournal.com
  
  One person is dead after a motorcycle crash on Las Vegas Boulevard South Monday, according to Nevada Highway Patrol.
  
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• 55-year-old man dead after motorcycle crash near state line

  14-12-2015 17:45 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A 55-year-old man is dead after a motorcycle crash on Las Vegas Boulevard Monday, according to Nevada Highway Patrol.
  
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• Woman killed, man arrested in North Las Vegas shooting

  14-12-2015 17:31 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A woman was killed late Sunday night in the north valley and a man accused in the shooting was arrested, North Las Vegas police said.
  
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• Man dies after crashing into wall near Strip Sunday night

  14-12-2015 16:14 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A man died Sunday night after crashing his vehicle into a wall near the Las Vegas Strip.
  
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• Army program helps Vegas Valley soldiers adapt to civilian life

  14-12-2015 08:54 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Once a soldier, always a soldier. That's the philosophy behind the Army's Soldier for Life program.
  
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• Army program helps valley soldiers adapt to civilian life

  14-12-2015 08:54 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Once a soldier, always a soldier. That's the philosophy behind the Army's Soldier for Life program.
  
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• 'Change is in the air' as Orange Walk honors victims of gun violence

  14-12-2015 08:09 via reviewjournal.com
  
  About 70 people clad in various shades of orange braved brisk winds and chilly temperatures Sunday night to participate in a downtown Las Vegas walk commemorating the third anniversary of the Sandy Hook school shooting in Newtown, Conn., and honoring survivors and victims of gun violence.
  
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• What factors influence the price of a home?

  14-12-2015 08:07
  
  While curb appeal, structural integrity and a brand new set of appliances can impact a home’s value, there is one factor that seems to reign supreme.“Homeownership is one of the most solid long-term investments one can make, but it’s important to recognize just how much the location of a home can impact the value,” says Budge Huskey, president and chief executive officer of Coldwell Banker Real Estate. The new Coldwell Banker Home Listing Report, a highly extensive home
  
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• United Federal Credit Union celebrates opening of new branch

  14-12-2015 08:07
  
  United Federal Credit Union marked the grand opening of its new branch near Summit Mall on Dec. 9 by giving back to the community with a U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots drive. The new branch at 13989 S. Virginia St. matched up to 50 new unwrapped toys brought to the branch, according to a press release.“It’s our way of partnering with the community to make a positive impact for those in need during the holiday season,” says Market VP Danny DeLaRosa. “A lot of people don&
  
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• TMCC sets to expand drone technology and training lab

  14-12-2015 08:07
  
  Newly opened laboratories, classroom and equipment—including a 3-D router — are highlighted features of the Unmanned Aerial Systems Technician (UAS) training program entering its second year of classes at Truckee Meadows Community College. “Nevada is one of only six test sites in the U.S, approved by the FAA for commercial testing of drones and we are one of only a few schools in the country teaching students to operate them.” said Mark Sharp, UAS Instructor. “Unma
  
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• The Skin Clinic opens

  14-12-2015 08:07
  
  Northern Nevada plastic surgeon, Dr. Charles Virden, has opened a new Skin Clinic in his medical spas and plastic surgery practices to fill a void in the skin care industry. The Skin Clinic provides a “one stop shop” for patients wanting to get quick medical attention to skin concerns without waiting to see a dermatologist and without going through insurance.“We are providing high quality care, rapid access and cash payment options for our patients,” Dr. Virden said. The
  
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• Technology program teaches computer science

  14-12-2015 08:07
  
  Participants are learning how to program a robot to write holiday cards Often referred to as the “coding gender gap,” computer science continues to be a field dominated by men. While women earn 57 percent of bachelor’s degrees nationally, they earn only 12 percent of computer science degrees.According to University of Nevada, Reno Professor of Mathematics Education & Educational Equity Lynda Wiest, this gender gap is significant.“Of the 22 career categories classifie
  
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• Southwest to bridge Reno-Oakland distance

  14-12-2015 08:07
  
  Bridging the gap…
  
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• School pilots job program

  14-12-2015 08:07
  
  Pioneer High School teacher Don Bland is blazing an information management trail. The pilot program is part of Governor Brian Sandoval’s vision for a new Nevada, where, among many other programs, Nevada’s high schools received significant grants to expand Career and Technical Education programs to ensure college and career readiness by graduation.Bland said he looked at the health sciences curriculum available to his students and felt something was missing. Through the Carson City S
  
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• Health plan prepares for growth

  14-12-2015 08:07
  
  As health networks serving Reno-Sparks prepare for an increasing population (see November 9, 2015, “Reno’s hospitals growing with community”), a health insurance company based in Reno also is executing its part in a strategic plan designed to provide access to care as the region grows.Hometown Health, the health insurance division of Renown Health, is operating under Renown’s five-year strategic plan, which took effect July 1. That plan assumes a “pretty significan
  
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• Grand Rounds reconized as best place to work

  14-12-2015 08:07
  
  Grand Rounds, a digital health startup based in San Francisco with offices in South Reno, received a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, which honors the Best Places to Work Nationwide in 2016. The company, which provides a web-based platform to identify high-quality health care providers and to connect patients with physicians, was listed second in Glassdoor’s list of 50 top small- and medium-sized businesses.“Being named a top employer through Glassdoor’s Employees&rsqu
  
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• Grand Rounds recognized as best place to work

  14-12-2015 08:07
  
  Grand Rounds, a digital health startup based in San Francisco with offices in South Reno, received a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, which honors the Best Places to Work Nationwide in 2016. The company, which provides a web-based platform to identify high-quality health care providers and to connect patients with physicians, was listed second in Glassdoor’s list of 50 top small- and medium-sized businesses.“Being named a top employer through Glassdoor’s Employees&rsqu
  
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• Fresh tracks: What’s new at Lake Tahoe-Truckee ski resorts this winter

  14-12-2015 08:07
  
  A new ski season is here, and with it comes a host of new developments at Lake Tahoe-Truckee ski areas.Here’s a look at some of what’s new on the slopes for 2015-16:Boreal Mountain ResortBoreal upgraded its snowmaking system over the summer and will offer a new dining option this winter with the ski-in, ski-out Waffle Cabin. A new 13-foot half pipe, new bag jump, improved tubing area, a new learning area and magic carpet will also be part of the resort’s 2015-16 offerings.Diam
  
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• Franzen-Hill opens operations in Reno

  14-12-2015 08:07
  
  Fueling industry service provider Franzen-Hill has opened a new base operation in Reno, the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) announced recently. The Tulare, Calif.-based company is expected to hire up to 50 new employees at an average wage of $26.27. “The move to Reno is an ideal opportunity for Franzen-Hill to grow our business and is a perfect location for our base operations to support the Pacific Northwest region,” Steve Moreland, Franzen-Hill general man
  
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• Finding a way to dismount: Part 4

  14-12-2015 08:07
  
  Editor’s Note: This is the final installment in a series of four articles about exit strategies for small business owners. In the first article of our series “Finding a Way to Dismount,” we discussed how the old Chinese proverb, “He who rides tiger must find way to dismount,” relates to small business and how owners can prepare to dismount or exit the tiger of a business they founded and have ridden successfully for many years. In the second article we explored sel
  
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• Dermody announces new industrial development

  14-12-2015 08:07
  
  Dermody Properties and PCCP, LLC, symbolically broke ground Wednesday on its LogistiCenter at 395 Phase 2 industrial development in North Valleys.Construction has begun on the 130-acre site between Military Road and Lemmon Drive, with completion of the first building expected in May 2016. United Construction is the contractor for the project.The ground breaking ceremony, which brought Gov. Brian Sandoval as well as Dermody and government officials and others involved in the project, was held in
  
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• All charged up

  14-12-2015 08:07
  
  The Truckee Donner PUD launched two new plug-in electric vehicle public access charging stations in Truckee. One station will be located at the Truckee Train Depot site in historic downtown Truckee and a second station at the Pioneer Commerce Center located just north of Interstate 80.Each of the two locations will have two, Level 2 charging stationsIn addition, the California Energy Commission has recently made a significant investment in the region with a $200,000 grant to the Tahoe Regional
  
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• Faith leaders join Muslim-Americans in Las Vegas to condemn terrorism — PHOTOS

  14-12-2015 06:32 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Leaders from various religions joined the Las Vegas Muslim community on Sunday evening to condemn terrorism and make a statement to those who commit acts of violence in the name of religion: "You will not hijack our faith."
  
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• How Saddam Hussein's men help the Islamic State

  14-12-2015 05:11 via reviewjournal.com
  
  From military victories to spies, former Baathists are a powerful factor in the rise and rule of the Islamic state. A look inside the group's surveillance operation shows how.
  
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• Project delays road improvements at Red Rock Canyon

  14-12-2015 04:37 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area will have a wait a while longer for its first major road upgrade in 20 years, and there are conflicting reports about the scope of the work and when it will be finished.
  
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• Where's winter? Large parts of U.S. see record-setting warmth

  14-12-2015 03:43 via reviewjournal.com
  
  It's beginning to look a lot like — September? While retailers may be hitting their full holiday shopping season stride, Mother Nature is not doing her part to put people in the Christmas spirit.
  
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• Motorcyclist in critical condition after North Las Vegas crash

  14-12-2015 02:02 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A motorcyclist involved in a crash in North Las Vegas on Sunday afternoon has been transported to UMC Trauma in critical condition.
  
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• Downtown’s White Cross Market will close December 15

  14-12-2015 00:15 via lasvegasweekly.com
  
  Merchandise is being liquidated in the space that's been around since the 1950s.
  
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• Downtown's White Cross Market will close December 15

  14-12-2015 00:15 via lasvegasweekly.com
  
  Say goodbye to another piece of old-school Vegas.
  
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