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• Two injured in helicopter crash at Carson City Airport

  13-02-2016 23:39
  
  The Carson City Airport was temporarily closed Saturday following a helicopter crash that left two injured.At 1:51 p.m., a small helicopter crashed along the north east taxiway at the airport. Two people sustained minor injuries, and both were transported to Renown Regional Medical Center. The airport was briefly shut down for about a half hour, but is now open.No information was given on what caused the crash.…
  
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• I-15 crash causes heavy delays Saturday

  13-02-2016 23:17 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A three-car crash on Interstate 15 near Sahara Avenue caused heavy traffic for about two hours Saturday afternoon.
  
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• Woman in custody after unleashing Mace in Topsy Lane Walmart

  13-02-2016 23:15
  
  Emergency personnel had to evacuate the Topsy Lane Walmart on Saturday after a woman wielded pepper spray inside the store.At least seven people suffered from exposure to Mace at the Topsy Lane Walmart around lunchtime on Saturday.A woman reportedly deployed the substance inside the store’s vision center at 12:22 p.m.The 54-year-old woman was taken into custody by deputies after she was detained by shoppers.The victims were treated by East Fork Fire District medics after they were taken fr
  
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• US Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia dies at 79

  13-02-2016 23:05 via reviewjournal.com
  
  U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, a leading conservative voice on the high court, has died at the age of 79, a government source and a family friend said Saturday.
  
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• U.S. Justice Antonin Scalia, a conservative icon, dead at 79

  13-02-2016 23:05 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Conservative U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia has died, setting up a major political showdown between President Barack Obama and the Republican-controlled Senate over who will replace him just months before a presidential election.
  
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• Inmate, 65, dies at hospital in Reno

  13-02-2016 22:27
  
  RENO — A Nevada prison inmate serving a life sentence has died. The Nevada Department of Corrections says 65-year-old Mark Clewis died Friday night at a Reno hospital. Corrections officials did not release further details. The Washoe County coroner’s office is planning an autopsy to determine the cause of death. Clewis was convicted in Clark County in 1992 and was being housed at Lovelock Correctional Center. He was serving a life sentence with the possibility of parole for multiple
  
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• Inmate from Clark County dies at Reno hospital

  13-02-2016 21:48 via reviewjournal.com
  
  An inmate at Lovelock Correctional Center died Friday night at a Reno hospital. according to the Nevada Department of Corrections.
  
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• Bright prospects for growing business in Reno crushed by IRS rulings

  13-02-2016 21:33 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Inventor and entrepreneur Peter Gunnerman thought his business prospects were looking pretty good back in 2013.
  
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• Carson City Supervisor Lori Bagwell honored by Salvation Army

  13-02-2016 20:59
  
  From its beginning, The Salvation Army has relied heavily on volunteers who support its programs. Often referred to as “the army behind The Army,” volunteers play a crucial role in The Salvation Army’s ability to provide quality services for those in need throughout Carson City, Douglas County and the surrounding areas.This year, when they fell short of volunteers, Supervisor Lori Bagwell stepped up and helped recruit a small army to work in their Christmas Warehouse. “Y
  
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• Henderson animal facility closing temporarily for improvements

  13-02-2016 20:28 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The Henderson Animal Care and Control Facility is closing temporarily in the coming week.
  
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• Hillary Clinton campaigns at Strip casino, Henderson union hall

  13-02-2016 19:47 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton hopscotched to different stops throughout Southern Nevada on Saturday, visiting a Strip casino, rallying supporters at a Henderson union hall and dropping by several businesses.
  
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• Man shot in Henderson home Saturday morning

  13-02-2016 19:03 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A man was shot in a Henderson home Saturday morning after two people apparently broke into the house, police said.
  
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• Man critically wounded in apparent home invasion in Henderson

  13-02-2016 19:03 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A man was shot Saturday morning when two people apparently broke into a Henderson home, police said.
  
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• 2 motorcyclists seriously injured in Friday night crash

  13-02-2016 18:52 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A man and a teenager were seriously injured Friday night when their motorcycle crashed with a sport utility vehicle, Las Vegas police said.
  
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• Warm and sunny for holiday weekend in Las Vegas

  13-02-2016 18:01 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The three-day Presidents Day weekend kicked off with continued warm temperatures and sunny skies, according to the National Weather Service.
  
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• 1 man found shot to death in car in central Las Vegas

  13-02-2016 17:29 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A man was found dead inside of a vehicle in the central Las Vegas Valley Friday evening, police said.
  
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• 1 man dead in Friday night shooting at Las Vegas home

  13-02-2016 17:29 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A man is dead after a shooting late Friday night in the central valley, Las Vegas police said.
  
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• Driver suspected of DUI in fatal hit-and-run on Friday night

  13-02-2016 17:12 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A man was charged with driving under the influence Friday night after leaving the scene of an accident in which a pedestrian died, Las Vegas police said.
  
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• Group provides support for loved ones in military

  13-02-2016 08:51
  
  Only a small portion of the population can identify with what Jo Sprinkle and Dorothy Wingard have had to go through. Every day, they had to worry about the safety of their child, wondering about such dangers as a land mine or improvised explosive device threatening their child’s life.Or Susan McElfish, who has had children serve in the military, and knows the pain of losing a family member in Afghanistan. They all come together as part of the organization, Sierra Nevada Blue Star Mothers
  
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• Where do I caucus in Carson City?

  13-02-2016 08:43
  
  Today is the last day you can register to caucus with the Republicans. The Democrats allow same-day registration. Republicans:Register and find your precinct — http://www.nevadagopcaucus.org/Tuesday, Feb. 23, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.Precincts 101-211 — Carson Nugget 2nd floor ballroom.Precincts 301-411 — Fuji Park facility. Democrats:Register and find your precinct — http://www.carsoncitydems.org/caucus-pre-register/Saturday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m. until they’re finished.Precincts
  
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• Teri’s Notebook: Celebrate love this Valentine’s Day

  13-02-2016 08:43
  
  I heard many years ago in life you can either have a great passion or a great love. And it made sense to me. There’s only so much energy and focus one person has. You either use that to pursue and nurture a loving relationship or you pour your heart and soul into that thing that lights you up. You write, you paint, you create, you build an empire. Or you fall in love. With Valentine’s Day approaching (it’s Sunday for all of you procrastinators out there), and just the way life
  
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• Sheriff: Parents need to know what websites kids are visiting

  13-02-2016 08:43
  
  Carson City parents need to be aware of their children’s internet activities and teaching about safe interactions while on the computer.Nationally, officials have seen a lot of social media sites and apps that are cause for alarm for parents and children. Sites such as Facebook After Dark, Kik, Snapchat and Instagram are all places that provide inappropriate interaction between children and sexual predators. Sites like these, especially Facebook After Dark contain dark worlds with sexuall
  
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• Nevada-Fresno State preview

  13-02-2016 08:43
  
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• Local roundup: CHS leads 4-way race for title

  13-02-2016 08:43
  
  Nevada Appeal staff reportSPARKS — Carson High has put itself in position to win the Northern Division I Championship in wrestling with the tournament turning into a four-way race for the title.CHS, Spanish Springs, Reno and McQueen are all five points within each other going into today, setting up a dramatic finish after Friday’s action at Spanish Springs.Carson advanced nine wrestlers to the semifinals and still has 13 wrestlers out of 14 weight classes alive in the event.“T
  
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• Labor of love in Carson City

  13-02-2016 08:43
  
  Designer Kirsten Newbury arranges some flowers to be delivered for Valentine’s Day Friday at the Flower Bucket on Carson St. The store is open until 6 p.m. both today and on Valentine’s Day Sunday for last minute gift buyers.…
  
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• Enjoying the weather

  13-02-2016 08:43
  
  Larissa Crumm of Gardnerville enjoys a mountain bike ride on the Clear Creek Trail on a warm Friday afternoon.…
  
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• Douglas beats Carson girls

  13-02-2016 08:43
  
  MINDEN — Maddy Lowe and Alexa Moss combined to score eight points over a span of 80 seconds to spark a second-quarter run that put the Douglas High girls basketball team on track to a 49-36 victory against Carson on Friday night.Douglas (9-7 Sierra League, 12-12 overall) outscored Carson 12-1 at the outset of the second quarter to take the lead for good in the rivalry game at Randy Green Court.“Just like last time,” Douglas coach Werner Christen said, referring to the Tigers&r
  
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• Carson finishes perfect league season

  13-02-2016 08:43
  
  MINDEN — The Carson Senators have run the table.Carson broke open a close game with a 13-4 run to start the fourth quarter and went on to a 65-49 win over the Douglas Tigers before a packed house Friday night at Randy Green Court in the regular-season finale for both schools.Carson finished the Division 1 season 16-0 and improved to 22-5 overall heading into next week’s regional playoffs. It was Carson’s 20th straight win in games played in northern Nevada this year. The Senat
  
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• Carson City Early Childhood Expo March 5

  13-02-2016 08:43
  
  The Carson City Early Childhood Advisory is hosting its second annual Early Childhood Expo March 5.The Expo will feature local resources for parents with young children. This will be a free event and will have food, giveaways, raffle drawings, entertainment and activities for children from 0-6 years old.The event will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Clubs, located at 1870 Russell Way. Free transportation will be provided to and from the event by JAC buses. Just notify the driver
  
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• Carson City Council of United States Navy League to meet Wednesday

  13-02-2016 08:43
  
  With the 100th anniversary of the commissioning of the USS Nevada coming up on March 11, the Carson City Council of the United States Navy League will host a naval historian who will talk about the battleship, as well as the recently christening USNS Carson City. Wayne Scarpaci will highlight the Navy League’s first meeting of the year on Wednesday at the Gold Dust West Hotel and Casino. The evening opens with social hour at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:30.The program includes a report about
  
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• Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in central valley

  13-02-2016 08:42 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A pedestrian was killed Friday night after being struck by a vehicle, Metro confirmed.
  
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• Nevada Appeal at 150: Sept. 6, 1957: Racial tension as troops bar students

  13-02-2016 08:35
  
  This continues the Appeal’s review of news stories and headlines during its Sesquicentennial year.…
  
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• Motorcyclist critically injured in two-vehicle crash

  13-02-2016 08:21 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A motorcyclist was critically injured Friday night in a two-vehicle collision, according to Las Vegas police.
  
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• North Las Vegas man arrested in hit-and-run that killed toddler

  13-02-2016 07:26 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A 51-year-old North Las Vegas man has been arrested in connection with the fatal crash that claimed the life of a 2-year-old girl last Sunday, according to North Las Vegas police.
  
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• Medical marijuana dispensaries beginning home deliveries

  13-02-2016 07:02 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Some brick-and-mortar medical marijuana dispensaries have begun delivery services to homes, but not to hotels, and not to tourists.
  
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• Man runs into Las Vegas IHOP, claiming gunshot wound

  13-02-2016 06:53 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A man ran into a pancake restaurant near Boulder Highway and Flamingo Road on Friday night, claiming he was shot in the chest.
  
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• Late casino skimmer smiling to very end

  13-02-2016 06:49 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Before the name is lost to history in Las Vegas, a place that revises its past like no other, pause to consider the life of Donald Shepard.
  
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• Culinary 226 members protest outside Palace Station

  13-02-2016 06:30 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Several hundred Culinary union members demonstrated Friday night in front of the Palace Station in protest of worker treatment at Station Casinos.
  
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• Let troops know you care by sending a USO valentine

  13-02-2016 05:16 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Not even oceans can keep the appreciation Americans have for their troops from reaching those who are defending their country worlds away.
  
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• Seniors get in the spirit for Valentine's Day — PHOTOS

  13-02-2016 04:35 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Seniors turned on the charm for Cupid Speed Dating to celebrate Valentine's Day at the Paradise Recreation Center in Las Vegas on Friday.
  
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• Growth the big challenge for new VA Medical Center chief

  13-02-2016 03:21 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Hailed by then-Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki as the "crown jewel" of VA hospitals when it opened four years ago, the VA Medical Center in North Las Vegas has endured growing pains and criticism from veterans about wait times and staffing issues.
  
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• Former teacher, charged with lewdness, resigned from charter school and later hired by CCSD

  13-02-2016 02:44 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A former band teacher accused of "inappropriate contact" with students at a North Las Vegas charter school in 2012 was offered the chance to resign by the school's principal for unrelated behavior the same year and was hired the next year by the Clark County School District.
  
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• Visitors get in free this weekend at Red Rock Canyon

  13-02-2016 01:54 via reviewjournal.com
  
  With springlike weather on tap, Las Vegas residents seeking to enjoy the outdoors have another incentive to get outside: free entry into Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area during the three-day Presidents Day weekend.
  
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• Nevada Supreme Court agrees to expedite vouchers case hearing

  13-02-2016 01:47
  
  The Nevada Supreme Court has agreed to expedite hearing the appeal of the injunction blocking release of school voucher money.Carson City District Judge James Wilson issued a preliminary injunction in the case agreeing with lawyers for parents challenging the Educational Savings Accounts law if he allowed the Treasurer’s office to release the money before a decision on the constitutionality of the case, “irreparable harm will result.” Opponents of the voucher program said once
  
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• Home sales decrease from a year ago

  13-02-2016 01:27
  
  Washoe County had 375 sales of existing family homes in January, an increase an increase of 3 percent from a year ago in January 2015 and a 25 percent decrease from one month ago in December 2015, according to the monthly report released today by the Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS. The report listed the median sales price for an existing single family residence in Washoe County in January 2016 at $277,000; an increase of 9 percent from January 2015 and a 5 percent decrease from December 20
  
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• Police ask public for help finding missing North Las Vegas man

  13-02-2016 01:24 via reviewjournal.com
  
  North Las Vegas police are seeking the public's help in locating an elderly man missing since Feb. 1.
  
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• North Las Vegas man, missing since Feb. 1, found

  13-02-2016 01:24 via reviewjournal.com
  
  An elderly man, missing for nearly two weeks, has been found. Late Friday, North Las Vegas police said Lester Clark, 87, was found at a local hospital in good health.
  
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• Nevada Supreme Court rules in favor of man in boot camp case

  13-02-2016 01:15
  
  The Nevada Supreme Court has ruled a Clark County judge was “fundamentally unfair” when he revoked the probation of a defendant who tried his best but couldn’t meet the physical fitness goals of his boot camp program.The three justice panel headed by Chief Justice Ron Parraguirre said it was a “due process violation” to revoke probation of a probationer who has made every effort to meet the requirements.Mauricio Martinez was rejected from boot camp for not meeting
  
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• Judicial discipline panel weighs lifetime ban of former judge

  13-02-2016 01:14 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A lawyer for former Family Court Judge Steven Jones described his client on Friday as "disgraced, disbarred, imprisoned, humiliated."
  
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• Regulators vote to phase in solar rate hike more slowly

  13-02-2016 00:59
  
  LAS VEGAS — The Nevada Public Utilities Commission has voted to phase in higher rates for rooftop solar customers over a longer period of time than previously approved. Regulators voted 3-0 on Friday to implement the new rates over 12 years, rather than four years. Commissioners approved new rates in December for customers who use net metering, or sell excess energy from their solar panels back to the utility. Regulators say the rates better reflect the declining cost of solar power and ph
  
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