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• Holocaust survivor shares with Henderson students his tale of horror

  07-04-2016 23:38 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Holocaust survivor Stephen “Pista” Nasser of Las Vegas told his story of death and horror to students at Henderson State College on Thursday. It was his 1,000th such presentation.
  
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• In the dorm with UNLV's first professor-in-residence Georgiann Davis

  07-04-2016 23:30 via lasvegasweekly.com
  
  "Some of my best memories of college were interacting with professors out for coffee or for dinner or outside of the classroom. It just sort of broke down these barriers and walls."
  
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• Las Vegas police ask public for help to identify possible witness

  07-04-2016 23:09 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Las Vegas police are asking for the public’s help identifying a possible witness.
  
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• Pa. governor signs 2 orders to protect rights for transgender people

  07-04-2016 22:44 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Pennsylvania Gove. Tom Wolf signed two anti-discrimination executive orders on Thursday aimed at safeguarding rights of transgender people, countering efforts by other states forcing them to use public bathrooms that match their gender at birth.
  
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• Crowds wait to greet Joe Biden and Lady Gaga at UNLV

  07-04-2016 22:02 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Vice President Joe Biden and pop star Lady Gaga were expected to be greeted by enthusiastic crowds at UNLV Thursday morning where they were to deliver a message decrying sexual assault on college campuses.
  
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• Biden speaks out against campus sex abuse at UNLV rally

  07-04-2016 22:02 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Vice President Joe Biden on Thursday delivered an impassioned address at UNLV to raise awareness about sexual assault on college campuses, decrying a culture that subjects victims to being “raped by the system.”
  
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• Two indicted in February slaying

  07-04-2016 21:43 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A man and woman have been indicted in connection with the Feb. slaying of a 24-year-old man in the northeast valley.
  
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• Clark County GOP chairman faces ethics complaint

  07-04-2016 21:41 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Clark County Republican Party Chairman Ed Williams faces an ethics complaint tied in part to the negotiation of the party’s contract with the Rio for the party’s convention Saturday.
  
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• Harry Reid attacks Bundys on Senate floor, calls for Gold Butte protection

  07-04-2016 21:36 via reviewjournal.com
  
  With the “outrageous lawbreaker” Cliven Bundy and four of his sons in custody, U.S. Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada took to the Senate floor Thursday to renew his push to preserve the scenic Gold Butte area northeast of Las Vegas.
  
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• 5 indicted in Club Paradise strip club fraud

  07-04-2016 21:27 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Five people have been indicted on credit card fraud and conspiracy charges in connection with a long-running investigation into dancers, cocktail waitresses and managers at Club Paradise, prosecutors said Thursday.
  
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• Kansas man arrested after toddler found with small octopus in throat

  07-04-2016 20:13 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A Kansas toddler had a small octopus of the kind used for sushi lodged in his throat, prompting police to arrest on suspicion of child abuse the 36-year-old man who was with the boy at the time, local media reported on Wednesday.
  
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• Locally made space habitat set to launch into orbit Friday

  07-04-2016 20:11 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Officials from a North Las Vegas aerospace company are gathering at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida Friday to witness what they hope will be a giant leap for their inflatable space habitat.
  
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• Tonight’s closure of Airport Connector ramps postponed

  07-04-2016 20:02 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Airport Connector ramps will not be closing Thursday night, according to Clark County.
  
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• Man discovers woman’s body in suitcase on sidewalk in San Diego

  07-04-2016 19:36 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The body of a woman stuffed into a suitcase was discovered on on a sidewalk in downtown San Diego on Wednesday, sparking an investigation by homicide detectives, police said.
  
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• Las Vegas ceremony kicks off Project Neon — $1.5B Spaghetti Bowl redesign

  07-04-2016 19:22 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Dignitaries from across the state celebrated the kickoff Thursday morning of Project Neon, the $1.5 billion Spaghetti Bowl redesign project expected to reduce accidents and add traffic lanes to the state’s busiest highway interchange.
  
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• Need to Hide Some Income? You Don’t Have to Go to Panama

  07-04-2016 18:27
  Setting up a shell corporation in the United States is simple — especially in states like Delaware, Wyoming and Nevada.
  
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• City to weigh renewing special use permit for Quest Academy

  07-04-2016 16:30 via reviewjournal.com
  
  After years of controversy, including a misappropriation of funds, Quest Preparatory Academy’s Roberson campus, 7485 W. Azure Drive, is facing possible closure due to the expiration of its special use permit, set to occur this summer.
  
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• Band offers underprivileged youths hands-on exposure to music

  07-04-2016 16:15 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Hours before their March 24 show inside Club Madrid at Sunset Station, members of the band Otherwise were strumming their guitars just like any other practice. But this time it was more special, as they were joined by students from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada, who were taking guitar lessons from the band members.
  
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• Henderson Vet Center extends helping hand to those who serve

  07-04-2016 16:10 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Since the Henderson Vet Center’s office opened in 2010, it has received calls and walk-ins from countless veterans in the Henderson area in need of anything from mental health services to simply someone to talk to.
  
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• School lockdowns often precautionary measure

  07-04-2016 16:00 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Capt. Ken Young of the Clark County School District Police Department said situations arise that warrant a school go into lockdown more often than one might think.
  
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• Metro investigates homicide; Las Vegas Boulevard North near Craig closed

  07-04-2016 15:51 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Las Vegas police are investigating a homicide near Las Vegas Boulevard North and Nellis Boulevard, near Nellis Air Force Base, Thursday morning.
  
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• With scenic views and sweet trails, Bootleg Canyon brings the world-renowned gnarly

  07-04-2016 09:00 via lasvegasweekly.com
  
  Bootleg Canyon is known for its scenic hikes, crazy ziplines and, most notably, its revered mountain-bike trails. Plus so much more in our annual Outdoor Issue!
  
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• The risks and rush of adventuring in the dark

  07-04-2016 09:00 via lasvegasweekly.com
  
  It’s sensory deprivation but focus enhancement at the same time.”
  
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• Sweat is for suckers! Wisdom from the Camping for Lazy People Meetup group

  07-04-2016 09:00 via lasvegasweekly.com
  
  Like mixing outdoor lodging with strenuous physical activity? This group isn't for you.
  
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• Black Girls Run is a movement afoot

  07-04-2016 09:00 via lasvegasweekly.com
  
  The all-inclusive group encourages African American women to defy stereotypes, come together and hit the pavement.
  
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• WNC students help Big Brothers Big Sisters with donation bins

  07-04-2016 08:47
  
  Students at Western Nevada College are giving back to the community by repairing and improving donation bins for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada organization.Joe Brillhart and his welding students at WNC offered to repair nine vandalized donation bins for the organization after hearing about what had happened. Several of the bins had been damaged; locks broken off, doors bent and dented and chains torn off so people could take the donations that were inside. “It’s wh
  
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• Monkey (flower) business is booming

  07-04-2016 08:47
  
  This winter’s abundant precipitation is resulting in a prolific display of a little yellow flower native only to Western Nevada. The Carson Valley monkeyflower (Erythranthe carsonensis) is only found in the foothills and valley bottoms from the Red Rocks area north of Reno to Dresslerville, near Gardnerville. The diminutive plant, seldom more than a few inches tall, has a distinctive yellow flower with a large red spot on the lower petal and narrow, purplish-green leaves.Making its home in
  
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• Man arrested on suspicion of domestic charges

  07-04-2016 08:47
  
  A Carson City man was arrested on suspicion of domestic charges after deputies responded to reports of gunfire early Wednesday morning.Daniel Vanhooser, 57, of Carson City, was arrested at 4 a.m., after Douglas County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call of a domestic dispute with gunfire near the 3400 block of Tourmaline Way.When deputies arrived on scene they heard additional gunfire coming from inside the residence. Soon after, Vanhooser exited the residence and was taken into custod
  
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• Law enforcement holds gang conference

  07-04-2016 08:47
  
  The Carson City Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with surrounding counties, hosted a three day gang conference in Reno for Northern Nevada agencies to get together and discuss new gang trends and ideas.Twelve different law enforcement agencies sent nearly 70 officers to this free training to meet and share information and law and legal updates.“It is important because of networking and information sharing,” said Carson City Sgt. Daniel Gonzales. “We may have people sprou
  
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• Carson City’s MOST program helps those dealing with some form of mental illness

  07-04-2016 08:47
  
  Jane seems like a normal elderly woman living in Carson City; she has a loving family with children and siblings in the area, she pays rent, she shops at the grocery store. However, after talking with her for a just few minutes you find out she believes a group of wiccans comes into her room every night and violates her in her sleep. She constantly changes rooms in the motel where she lives because she says these wiccans are getting into every room she’s in. Jane also was well known at th
  
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• Carson City students receive shoes

  07-04-2016 08:47
  
  More than 400 Carson City students received new sneakers Wednesday thanks to the McKinney-Vento program and a generous donation from one local business. The McKinney-Vento Students in Transition program collected more than 400 pairs of shoes for Carson City students in need with its Step into Spring shoe drive, with nearly 300 of those shoes donated by Big 5 Sporting Goods store. The store donated 297 pairs of new Nike, Adidas and Rebok sneakers to the program. Peggy Sweetland, program director
  
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• Western Nevada College in Carson City hosting exhibit by artist Anthony Arevalo

  07-04-2016 08:39
  
  Former Western Nevada College student Anthony Arevalo welcomes the hunt of discovering art where few would look. The Northern Nevada artist collects discarded items in alleyways and dumpsters and gives them new life through his compositions.Arevalo’s resourceful creativity is on display in his “Show Me Your Insides” exhibit this month in the Main Gallery of Western Nevada College Carson City campus. “Anthony has continued to refine his craft and is making bold, fresh wor
  
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• Voter registration tops 1.5M

  07-04-2016 08:39
  
  For the first time since the 2012 general election, voter registration in Nevada has topped 1.5 million.The total of 1,504,801 as of this past week is actually the highest total voter registration Nevada has ever reported, exceeding the 2012 mark by 3,983.“The state of Nevada has reached an incredible milestone,” said Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske. “I am thrilled to see the citizens of Nevada so engaged in the upcoming elections.”Because 2014 was a non-presidential
  
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• Nevada Appeal at 150: Jan. 25, 1940: Bowers to become state park

  07-04-2016 08:39
  
  A proposal for appointment of a tentative committee to arrange ways and means to acquire Bowers Mansion as a recreation center for the general public was announced following a meeting of Nevadans, Inc., Monday night. Officials said last night, in discussing the plans: “Bowers Mansion in its historical background, natural scenery, bathing facilities, ease of access, where the pine trees meet the valley, should be the park for western Nevada. The premises contain 56 1/4 acres, with hot and
  
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• Local roundup: CHS golfers finish 3rd at Genoa

  07-04-2016 08:39
  
  GENOA — Lakoda Smokey shot a 2-over-par 74 to lead Carson High to a third-place finish at Wednesday’s Sierra League tournament at Genoa Lakes.Galena won the event with a 356 thanks to co-medalist Connor Motherway (67). Bishop Manouge, led by co-medalist Ollie Osborne, was second at 380. Carson followed at 430, Douglas was fourth at 446 and Damonte Ranch was fifth at 454. Wooster was last at 491.Bebop Martinez shot a 78, Matt McCarthy 82, Taylor Saarem 92 and Ethan Lepire 102. Ty Eva
  
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• Course of action at Carson City Library

  07-04-2016 08:39
  
  Elisa Seiler, with the Carson City Library, reads in Spanish to students in the Parks and Recreation after-school program at Mark Twain Elementary School on Tuesday. As part of a Diversity in Action grant from the Nevada State Library and Archives, librarians will read a story in English and Spanish at four elementary schools through April.…
  
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• Carson City Brewery Arts Center hosting Celtic singer Sean McGuinness April 9

  07-04-2016 08:39
  
  Sean McGuinness, who position himself firmly at the extreme, traditional end of the Celtic music spectrum, is performing at Carson City’s Brewery Arts Center at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 9. McGuinness is a nationally-recognized Irish singer and song writer of tunes and songs closely connected to Celtic heritage. He grew up in Denver hearing Irish ballads on vinyl records by The Clancy Brothers and The Dubliners, so Irish music was with him from the start. He began to perform these traditiona
  
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• Aces beef up to make run at PCL title

  07-04-2016 06:15
  
  Reno Aces manager Phil Nevin’s excitement for the 2016 Triple-A baseball season focused on the improvements the team should show this year as it enters its eight season in the Pacific Coast League.“It’s great, especially with the weather,” Nevin remarked Tuesday at media day on a perfect spring afternoon. “I’m excited any time of year with opening day around the corner.”The Aces host the El Paso Chihuahuas tonight at 6:35 p.m. at Greater Nevada Field wi
  
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• CSN considering administrative overhaul

  07-04-2016 05:34 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The College of Southern Nevada wants to explore an administrative overhaul at its three campuses, an effort that could transform leadership roles at the state’s biggest college. President Michael Richards is seeking a study that would consider creating three provost seats to oversee each of the school’s three campuses and bring CSN’s ranks closer to students, faculty and staff.
  
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• Traffic runs smoothly for opening of T-Mobile Arena

  07-04-2016 04:50 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Motorists were on their best behavior and traffic ran smoothly for the grand opening of the T-Mobile Arena Wednesday night. MGM Resorts International officials were pleased with traffic flows and most fans of the Killers and Wayne Newton were able to make it to the concert on time.
  
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• North Las Vegas City Council OKs $919,000 for new software

  07-04-2016 03:52 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Aiming to streamline tasks, the North Las Vegas City Council approved $919,000 to fund new planning and business licensing software.
  
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• Las Vegas anticipates $3.1 million budget shortfall in 2017

  07-04-2016 03:31 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The city of Las Vegas is projected to see a budget shortfall of $3.1 million in fiscal year 2017 after operating in the black for the past four years, according to a tentative budget unveiled to the City Council on Wednesday.
  
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• Tighter budget will force Clark County schools to increase class sizes next year

  07-04-2016 03:21 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The Clark County School Board Wednesday approved a $2.2 billion budget that includes larger class sizes and fewer year-round schools but expands full-day kindergarten to all elementary campuses.
  
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• Slaying, attempted suicide probed in northwest Arizona

  07-04-2016 02:39 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suspected attempted homicide-suicide incident in the northwest Arizona community of Mohave Valley.
  
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• Rancho High’s new smartphone-based broadcast gives students of color an empowering spotlight

  07-04-2016 02:00 via lasvegasweekly.com
  
  Its advisor hopes the extracurricular show will empower students to shape their own conversation, and expose them to community issues and positive role models.
  
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• Ex-Sparks Nugget fined $1M for money-laundering violations

  07-04-2016 00:39
  
  SPARKS — The former Sparks Nugget has agreed to pay a $1 million civil fine after the northern Nevada hotel-casino admitted violating federal anti-money laundering regulations before it first was sold in 2013, U.S. regulators said Tuesday. The U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced the civil penalty for the hotel-casino company that did business as John Ascuaga’s Nugget. Agency Director Jennifer Shasky Calvery said the Sparks Nugget e
  
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• Carson City Sheriff’s Office: Man arrested on suspicion of probation violation

  07-04-2016 00:15
  
  The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court.TUESDAYAt 12:55 p.m., Kyle Ostergaard, 31, of Carson City was arrested on suspicion of felony parole and probation violation and a conspiracy to violate the controlled substances act warrant after deputies initiated a traffic stop near Edmonds and Clearview Drive. No bail was set.The Nevada Appeal only names people arrested on suspicion of felonies and violent crimes. Carson City
  
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• Carson City’s Due Sorella celebrates 10th anniversary

  07-04-2016 00:07
  
  On a sun dappled porch, Julie Grady of Due Sorella, a local home décor store, poured coffee and served scones to guests gathered to discuss the store’s 10th anniversary party from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 16, featuring food, live music and door prizes.“We’ll have lemonade, champagne and cupcakes,” Grady said. “I’m giving a free one-hour home decorating consultation and a fabulous gift basket as door prizes, and offering $10 of a purchase of $30 o
  
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