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• Coroner ID’s man killed in North Las Vegas shooting Friday

  17-04-2016 23:57 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The Clark County coroner’s office has identified the man who was killed in a shooting Friday night in North Las Vegas.
  
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• More than 100,000 expected for National Association of Broadcasters convention

  17-04-2016 23:47 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The small screen goes convention big in Las Vegas this week as more than 100,000 people arrive for the National Association of Broadcasters annual trade show at the Las Vegas Convention Center and the Westgate Las Vegas.
  
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• Hungry sheep return to Carson City hills to help suppress wildfire threat

  17-04-2016 22:44 via reviewjournal.com
  
  In an annual rite of spring in the Nevada state capital, bleating sounds fill the air along the green hills on the west side of Carson City, where grazing sheep provide a natural source of wildfire suppression.
  
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• Lake Mead NRA offers free admission for National Park Week

  17-04-2016 21:00 via lasvegasweekly.com
  
  The National Park Service celebrates its centennial anniversary this year.
  
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• As researchers fret, Devil’s Hole pupfish just keep swimming

  17-04-2016 20:42 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The population of the endangered Devil’s Hole pupfish appears to be rebounding, according to a recent count in the water-filled cavern the species calls home 90 miles west of Las Vegas.
  
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• Over 40 dead, 11 still missing after deadly Japan earthquake

  17-04-2016 19:25 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Eleven people remained missing Sunday in southern Japan from two powerful earthquakes that killed 41 people, as the U.S military announced it was preparing to join relief efforts and Toyota said it would suspend nearly all of its vehicle production in Japan.
  
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• Tarkanian, Roberson mix it up in 3rd Congressional District race

  17-04-2016 19:14 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The Republican race between Danny Tarkanian and Michael Roberson is a primary contest to watch in Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District.
  
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• 22 injured, one critically, in crash involving RTC bus

  17-04-2016 18:35 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Metro is investigating a crash involving an RTC bus that sent 22 people to the hospital.
  
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• 22 injured in RTC bus crash

  17-04-2016 18:35 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Metro is investigating a crash involving an RTC bus that sent 22 people to the hospital.
  
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• 15 injured, one critically, in RTC bus crash

  17-04-2016 18:35 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Metro is investigating a crash involving an RTC bus that sent 15 people to the hospital.
  
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• First 90-degree day on the way

  17-04-2016 16:48 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The Valley will see rising temperatures and the first 90-degree day of the year this week.
  
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• Man injured in late-night crash

  17-04-2016 16:42 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A man was critically injured Saturday during a late-night crash on Rainbow Boulevard, police said.
  
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• At least 262 dead in quake-devastated Ecuador

  17-04-2016 10:08 via reviewjournal.com
  
  It was supposed to be a family reunion to celebrate a young relative’s start of college. But the gathering ended in tragedy when a collapsing building crushed 17-year-old Sayira Quinde, her mother, father and toddler brother in their rusting Chevy Blazer.
  
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• 77 now dead from powerful earthquake in Ecuador

  17-04-2016 10:08 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A powerful earthquake killed at least 77 people, injured hundreds more, ravaged coastal towns and sent residents fleeing for higher ground in Ecuador on Saturday night.
  
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• 77 dead as emergency teams rush into Ecuador quake zone

  17-04-2016 10:08 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Officials says Saturday’s quake has already killed 77 people and injured at least 578.
  
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• 233 now dead from powerful earthquake in Ecuador

  17-04-2016 10:08 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A powerful earthquake killed at least 77 people, injured hundreds more, ravaged coastal towns and sent residents fleeing for higher ground in Ecuador on Saturday night.
  
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• Desert Research Institute fears takeover by UNLV or UNR

  17-04-2016 09:35 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Longtime DRI President Stephen Wells is taking a job in New Mexico in June, and his departure has raised concern that state leaders will consider folding DRI’s resources into one or both of Nevada’s universities.
  
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• WNC roundup: Wildcat baseball finishes off sweep of Salt Lake

  17-04-2016 09:07
  
  Call Eric Flores an opportunist.The Western Nevada College freshman first baseman has made the most of his part-time role with the Wildcats this spring.On Saturday afternoon, Flores took advantage of a starting role, blasting a first-inning grand slam as WNC won the opening game of a Scenic West Athletic Conference baseball doubleheader against Salt Lake, 10-1, at John L. Harvey Field in Carson City.Flores’ first homer of the season provided ample offensive support for freshman left-hande
  
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• The Cone Zone: Carson City downtown work to continue

  17-04-2016 09:07
  
  Construction updates April 17-23Traffic on north Carson Street will remain one lane in each direction, from William to 5th streets.Next week Musser will be closed from Carson Street to Curry Street. Spear and Proctor will be open. Robinson to the east will be closed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.For parking, access Curry St. via 5th or Musser and park on Curry or surrounding side streets.All other streets between William and 5th will remain open at this time.Downtown businesses are open during
  
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• Taylor Pettaway: On the inside of the Carson City Jail

  17-04-2016 09:07
  
  It has been more than a year since I started with The Nevada Appeal, and what a crazy time it has been. It has been filled with adventures, so to kick off my year anniversary, I decided to go to a place where no one wants to go.I became a resident of the Carson City Jail.A small percent of the population will ever experience what goes on inside a jail cell so I decided to spend some time in the detention center to find out what it’s like to be behind bars.So, I was decked out in a pair of
  
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• Staff-inmate respect key at Carson City Jail

  17-04-2016 09:07
  
  For the staff of the Carson City Jail, the day starts at 7 a.m., when the 10-person day shift staff comes in for briefing and to relieve the graveyard shift officers.During briefing the deputies and shift sergeant meet to discuss problems from the night before, give announcements and assign duties for the day. After briefing at the beginning of every shift, the rove deputies go into the cells and do a head count to make sure every inmate is accounted for.Roves are like the jack of all trades; t
  
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• Senator Square: The best is yet to come at Carson High School

  17-04-2016 09:07
  
  The final event of the Senior Project happens Monday, and Carson High School reserves the entire school day to these momentous, rigorous, relevant and result driven speeches. The excitement at CHS is intense as these seniors dress for the occasion, dawning everything from professional business attire to scrubs depending on the nature of their projects. Though college and career are just around the corner, a feeling of anticipation, excitement, and soon-to-be graduation flows through the air at
  
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• Prison tour in Carson City

  17-04-2016 09:07
  
  Dozens of tour seekers line up for the Nevada State Prison Preservation Society’s sold out event at the entrance of the prison Saturday afternoon.…
  
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• Prep roundup: Hawley and Pradere shine in track

  17-04-2016 09:07
  
  RENO — Zach Hawley of Dayton won both the shot put and discus at Saturday’s Northwest Invitational at McQueen High School.Hawley won the shot with a throw 58-8 and the discus with a toss of 168-6. Both were meet records. He accounted for all of Dayton’s 20 team points. The Dust Devils finished 13th.Carson was ninth in the boys competition thanks to the efforts of Chris Miranda, Hector Gomez-Barrios,Ian Van Rensselaer, Dylan Mayo and a couple of relay teams.The 1600 relay squad
  
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• Nevada medical marijuana program streamlining issuance of cards

  17-04-2016 09:07
  
  The head of Nevada’s Bureau of Public and Behavioral Health says the demand for medical marijuana patient cards is continuing to grow rapidly but staff is managing to reduce processing times.There were complaints at the February Interim Finance Committee the bureau was far too slow in getting patients their cards.Phil Peckman of the Nevada Cannabis Coalition said the result is dispensaries, growers and producers of edibles and oils just don’t have enough customers to justify the hug
  
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• Nevada Appeal at 150: Olympic Games open with heavy Sierra snowstorm

  17-04-2016 09:07
  
  The United States officially opened its first Winter Olympic Games in 28 years today with a Hollywood-produced spectacle which lured some 20,000 spectators to scenic, snow-coated Squaw Valley. A snowstorm which started early this morning kept many persons who had planned to attend away because of snarled traffic conditions. Vice President Richard Nixon, who officially declared the VIII Olympiad open at 1:45 p.m., was delayed in arrival, but made it in time to perform his ceremonial task. Trim,
  
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• National Coin Week to be celebrated in Carson City at Nevada State Museum

  17-04-2016 09:07
  
  In the world of coins, Carson City is a collector’s delight. Famous as the home of the U.S. Branch Mint that made some of the rarest of coins from 1870 to 1893, the Nevada State Museum, Carson City, hosts a special celebration of its coin-making past each year for National Coin Week. In partnership with the Reno Coin Club, the museum will offer programs, lectures and activities for children from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 22-23.Reno Coin Club members will present talks on unique and rar
  
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• Memomries of Wildcat athletics: Time spent playing at WNC a pivotal point in my life

  17-04-2016 09:07
  
  Editor’s Note: Throughout the rest of 2016 Western Nevada College baseball and softball seasons, which is the last for WNC athletics, the Appeal is featuring columns every Sunday from those who are sharing their memories of the programs.If someone was to ask me what has been a pivotal point in my life so far, it would be I was given the opportunity to play at WNC for Leah Wentworth and the rest of her staff. After falling through the cracks of the recruiting process, I was entering into m
  
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• Donation for Carson City’s Fireworks Show

  17-04-2016 09:07
  
  Dick Campagni’s Carson City Toyota presents a $5,000 check to Retired Senior Volunteers Program executive director Susan Haas to help the program put on this year’s Fireworks Show on Independence Day, July 4. RSVP has put on the fireworks show for nearly a quarter century and continues to need help in its effort to put on the annual fireworks show. Carson City Toyota general manager Dana Whaley challenges other businesses to make a donation to make this year’s show the best fi
  
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• Carson goes to Jared for big win

  17-04-2016 09:07
  
  Jared Barnard played follow the leader on Saturday against league-leading Spanish Springs.Less than 24 hours after Bryce Moyle allowed just six hits in a 1-0 loss to Spanish Springs, Barnard four-hit the Cougars to lead the Senators to an 8-0 win at Ron McNutt Field.The split against the Cougars gave Carson a 4-2 record against Reno, Manogue and Spanish Springs. Carson is 8-4 in league play heading into Tuesday’s home game (6 p.m.) against North Valleys.Barnard fanned four and hit two bat
  
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• Carson City road report for April 18 through April 24

  17-04-2016 09:07
  
  The following information applies to the period of April 18-24:Lane closures with flagger controlled traffic at the following locations due to utility work from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.:Center Drive, south of Clear Creek Avenue, Monday-FridayE. 5th Street between Stewart and Roop Streets, TuesdayRoad closures expected at the following locations due to utility/road work please follow detours:Division Street between Fleischmann Way and Long Street, Monday-Wednesday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Long Street betw
  
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• Carson City Board of Supervisors to discuss Silver Oak development on Thursday

  17-04-2016 09:07
  
  New homes for Silver Oak are on the agenda for the Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting Thursday.The board will consider a request from Silver Oak Development LLP to modify its planned unit development in order to add 31 houses.The lots, ranging in size from 5,200 to 10,371 square feet, are planned for a 7.99-acre parcel on Oak Ridge Drive adjacent to John Mankins Park. The supervisors also will vote whether to accept and approve a $2,574,000 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration t
  
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• Las Vegas restaurateur says former fed manufactured a criminal case against him

  17-04-2016 08:28 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Las Vegas restaurateur Thomas Kim says a former federal homeland security agent convicted of accepting bribes abused his authority and tried to manufacture a criminal case against him.
  
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• Inmate stabbed to death at High Desert prison

  17-04-2016 07:05 via reviewjournal.com
  
  An inmate was stabbed to death Saturday afternoon in a prison just outside Las Vegas, the Nevada Department of Corrections said.
  
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• Juvenile hit by vehicle in the south valley Saturday evening

  17-04-2016 05:01 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A crash Saturday afternoon in the south valley sent a juvenile to the hospital, according to Las Vegas police.
  
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• Hiker falls 30 to 40 feet at Red Rock

  17-04-2016 04:58 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A hiker fell at Red Rock Canyon Saturday afternoon, according to Las Vegas police.
  
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• Prom night extra special for two seniors from Basic Academy

  17-04-2016 04:53 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Two special ed students, Blake Hernandez and Larissa Evans, were among the Basic Academy of International Studies couples to attend the senior prom. If that wasn’t exciting enough, the two were named prom king and queen, renewing a past tradition at the school of selecting special ed students for the honor.
  
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• Who’s in trouble in Ely? Check the police blotter

  17-04-2016 04:37 via reviewjournal.com
  
  In Sheriff Dan Watt’s territory in White Pine County, a regular chronicle of the human condition has become a must-read among residents. It’s the police blotter
  
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• Little-known law stops some Muslims from obtaining US citizenship

  17-04-2016 04:06 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Mohammad Al-Falahi had just gotten home from work and was about to take a shower when two detectives showed up athis door. At least one of them was on the Southern Nevada Joint Terrorism Task Force with the FBI in Las Vegas.
  
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• Strong earthquake hits off Ecuador’s coast

  17-04-2016 03:26 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A strong earthquake struck off the coast of Ecuador late on Saturday, authorities and residents said, although the Andean country’s emergency authority said it had not received reports of damage.
  
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• Powerful earthquake kills at least 41 in Ecuador

  17-04-2016 03:26 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A powerful, 7.8-magnitude earthquake shook Ecuador’s central coast on Saturday, killing at least 41 people and spreading panic hundreds of kilometers (miles) away as it collapsed homes and buckled a major overpass.
  
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• 7.8-magnitude quake hits Ecuador’s central coast

  17-04-2016 03:26 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A powerful, 7.8-magnitude earthquake shook Ecuador’s central coast on Saturday, cracking buildings and rattling homes as far away as the capital of Quito.
  
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• 9 Guantanamo Bay detainees sent to Saudi Arabia

  17-04-2016 03:15 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A detainee who had been on a hunger strike at Guantanamo Bay for nine years has been transferred out of the facility, the Obama administration announced Saturday.
  
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• Denver blizzard causes flight cancellations at McCarran

  17-04-2016 02:16 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The blizzard in Denver caused the cancellation of many departure flights from McCarran International Airport Saturday.
  
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• Brewery makes beer to honor Nicky the fallen K9 police dog

  17-04-2016 01:40 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Big Dog’s Brewing Company is brewing a new beer to honor K9 officer Nicky, who was killed by friendly fire during a running shootout on March 31.
  
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• Emails show Nevada higher ed agency misled Legislature on funding study

  17-04-2016 00:58 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Former legislative leader Steven Horsford says Nevada System of Higher Education’s ‘antics’ thwarted efforts to make college finance decisions easier to understand and more equitable between schools.
  
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• Emails show Nevada higher ed agency mislead Legislature on funding study

  17-04-2016 00:58 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Former legislative leader Steven Horsford says Nevada System of Higher Education’s ‘antics’ thwarted efforts to make college finance decisions easier to understand and more equitable between schools.
  
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• Hundreds of flights canceled in Denver as blizzard slams Colorado

  17-04-2016 00:55 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A powerful blizzard swept through Colorado on Saturday, dumping at least 2 feet of snow in some parts of the state and forcing the cancellation of most of the scheduled flights at the Denver airport, officials said.
  
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