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• Mother accused of killing 4-year-old stepson with scalding water indicted for murder

  18-04-2016 23:58 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A woman accused of killing her 4-year-old stepson by putting him in scalding water as punishment the day before he was found dead has been indicted on murder and other charges.
  
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• Monday house fire being investigated as arson

  18-04-2016 23:33 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A Monday morning house fire in North Las Vegas is being investigated as arson, according to the Fire Department.
  
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• Arson was cause of North Las Vegas house fire, officials say

  18-04-2016 23:33 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A Monday morning house fire in North Las Vegas is being investigated as arson, according to the Fire Department.
  
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• Capital City Farm Days this week at Carson City Fairgrounds

  18-04-2016 23:05
  
  RENO —University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s 4-H presents Capital City Farm Days 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Thursday and Friday. Thirty presenters, including representatives from the Nevada Department of Agriculture, the Bureau of Land Management, the Nevada State Museum, and other local and state agriculture and natural resources organizations, will teach preschool and elementary-age youth about Nevada agriculture, where food and fiber come from, and environmental issues related to a
  
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• Jackie Robinson deserves national day of honor

  18-04-2016 22:55 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Like a slow grounder that slips between an infielder’s legs, it was an easy opportunity. And somehow we missed it, again.
  
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• Nevada gas prices at $2.45 a gallon

  18-04-2016 22:07
  
  Gas prices are on the rise, but still lower than last year. The average gas price jumped 2 cents per gallon in Nevada in the past week, averaging $2.45 per gallon, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 1,130 gas outlets in the state. That is 17.1 cents higher than a month ago, but 34 cents lower than the same day a year ago.The national average increased 6.9 cents per gallon to $2.11. According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices on April 18 in Nevada have ranged widely over th
  
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• Meeks hosting customer appreciation event Thursday

  18-04-2016 22:07
  
  Carson City’s Meek’s Lumber & Hardware is holding its annual customer appreciation event Thursday.The party will feature food, games, raffle prizes and more than a dozen vendors offering product samples and answering questions from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.“We’re just out to have some fun,” said Tony Dellacioppa, contractor sales. Among the vendors will be Allura, the fiber cement manufacturer; Tamko Building Products, maker of EverGrain Composite Decking; OrePac,
  
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• 1 American among 413 killed in Ecuador earthquake

  18-04-2016 21:40 via reviewjournal.com
  
  One U.S. citizen is confirmed to have died in Saturday’s 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Ecuador, the U.S. State Department said on Monday.
  
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• 1 American among 350 killed in Ecuador earthquake

  18-04-2016 21:40 via reviewjournal.com
  
  One U.S. citizen is confirmed to have died in Saturday’s 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Ecuador, the U.S. State Department said on Monday.
  
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• High Desert State Prison trainee charged in 2014 shooting death of inmate

  18-04-2016 21:06 via reviewjournal.com
  
  State prosecutors Monday charged a former correctional officer trainee at High Desert State Prison with two felony counts in the shooting death of a handcuffed inmate in November 2014.
  
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• Coroner identifies man killed in Sunday night ATV crash

  18-04-2016 19:56 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A man who was killed in an east valley all-terrain vehicle crash Sunday night has been identified by the Clark County coroner’s office.
  
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• Man gets 12 to 30 years in DUI crash that killed 2 teens

  18-04-2016 19:53 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A 23-year-old man was sentenced to 12 to 30 years in prison Monday in a drunk-driving crash that left two teenagers dead.
  
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• US Supreme Court may be divided over immigration suit that includes Nevada

  18-04-2016 19:35 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The U.S. Supreme Court appeared closely divided on Monday as it weighed whether to revive President Barack Obama’s plan to spare from deportation roughly 4 million immigrants in the country illegally.
  
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• 12-year-old’s sudden February death caused by swine flu, coroner says

  18-04-2016 19:33 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A 12-year-old girl whose mother raised questions about the standard of care she received at local hospitals in February died of H1N1influenza, or swine flu, according to the Clark County coroner’s office.
  
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• Man hit, killed by cars after he runs from ambulance in Atlanta

  18-04-2016 19:19 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A patient bolted from an ambulance, ran across five lanes of traffic and was struck and killed by cars, shutting down early morning traffic Monday on one of metro Atlanta’s busiest interstates.
  
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• Desert Research Institute officials fear university takeover

  18-04-2016 19:19
  
  LAS VEGAS — Members of one of Nevada’s top environmental research organizations fear that the pending exit of its president will lead to a takeover by the state’s largest universities. Longtime Desert Research Institute President Stephen Wells will leave this summer for another job in New Mexico. Organization officials say they are concerned state leaders will try to fold the institute’s resources into one or both of Nevada’s universities, The Las Vegas Review-Journ
  
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• Las Vegas inmate stabbed to death by other prisoners

  18-04-2016 19:11
  
  LAS VEGAS — Prison officials say an inmate serving life at High Desert State Prison northwest of Las Vegas has died after being stabbed by fellow prisoners. The Nevada Department of Corrections says that Ralph Goodman was pronounced dead Saturday afternoon. According to officials, a correctional officer was escorting Goodman from the yard to his housing unit when two inmates allegedly charged at him. Both suspects allegedly knocked Goodman to the ground and stabbed him. Officials identifie
  
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• Letters to the Editor

  18-04-2016 16:34
  Readers react to articles in Science Times.
  
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• Steve Wynn takes a mulligan on his golf course

  18-04-2016 11:00 via lasvegassun.com
  Suffice to say Wynn has taken the resort equivalent of a mulligan. He’s teeing up plans once more to develop land to the east of Wynn and Encore for a development called (for now) Wynn Paradise Park ...
  
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• British Airways flight believed to hit drone on approach

  18-04-2016 10:28 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Police say a British Airways flight from Geneva hit an object believed to be a drone while on approach to London’s Heathrow Airport.
  
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• Nevada’s rooftop solar battle heats up with referendum

  18-04-2016 09:58 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The future of a November ballot referendum seeking to return Nevada’s rooftop solar program to its original, more favorable rates for homeowners remains uncertain, but that hasn’t stopped the opposition from starting its campaign.
  
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• Trade practices to keep your company safe

  18-04-2016 08:36
  
  Business has entered a hypercompetitive era, in which aggressive competitors with a quick-strike mentality will take any opportunity to disrupt another company’s competitive advantage. In this turbulent environment, non-compete agreements and trade secret laws are essential tools for businesses that want to protect themselves against unfair competition.Like any tools, non-compete agreements and trade secret laws must be used correctly or they can do more harm than good. For example, one L
  
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• South Creek

  18-04-2016 08:36
  
  South Creek, a 66,834-square-foot, 29-unit, retail complex located at the corner of South Virginia Street and Foothill Road in Reno, sold for $25.5 million earlier this year. Chad Coons, of Gilmore Coons Commercial Real Estate, represented the buyer, Alves South Creek, in the investment-oriented sale and indicated that the center would not be facing any dramatic changes.Lyle Chamberlin, CCIM, managing partner of Lee & Associates Reno, represented the seller, Horseshoe Bend, LLC. Chamberlain
  
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• Redeveloping Park Lane

  18-04-2016 08:36
  
  The purchase of Park Lane Mall comes on the heels of the Urban Land Institute presentation, sponsored by the City of Reno, which focused on the Virginia Street corridor and highlighted the property as one of the key opportunities within the city. Suggestions in the past included a strip mall for fast food restaurants. The panel urged Reno not to make Park Lane into just another strip mall, but rather a space that people will want to gather. The panelists recommended urban walkable mixed-use dev
  
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• Nevada small businesses employment at all-time high

  18-04-2016 08:36
  
  CARSON CITY —During the third quarter of 2015, employment in Nevada’s firms with less than 100 employees reached a record-high at 592,000. Small businesses in the state have now added back all of the jobs lost during the recession. The current total transcended the previous high mark of 585,000 established prior to the recession.“I am incredibly proud that Nevada’s small business community has served as the driving force behind the state’s economic recovery. This i
  
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• In her own words: NVPR’s Florence Rogers

  18-04-2016 08:36
  
  Northern Nevada Business Weekly: Tell us about your company and the duties of your position.Florence Rogers: As CEO, my job is to ensure the continued delivery of the mission of Nevada Public Radio (NVPR) by leading and inspiring our team of nearly 50 professionals in journalism, content creation, broadcast, online and publishing operations, as well as revenue generation and administrative support. Critical for that to work is the support and guidance of a volunteer board from the executive ran
  
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• Having other ideas?

  18-04-2016 08:36
  
  The Urban Land Institute (ULI) advised the City of Reno to “think differently” about the Virginia Street Corridor at a public meeting held Friday, April 8 at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa. The city spent $125,000 for the ULI panelists who were tasked with providing candid advise to the City of Reno regarding the land use and economic development potential of the Virginia Street Corridor. They examined the corridor from McCarran Street, north of the University of Nevada, Reno to the
  
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• DETR’s rehab division nationally recognized

  18-04-2016 08:36
  
  RespectAbility, a national organization that advocates for workforce opportunities for people with disabilities, publically recognized the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation of the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) in a report responding to Nevada’s unified state workforce development plan that was submitted to the U.S. Department of Labor in April.“Nevada is so ahead of many states in terms of expanding competitive, integrated employment for peopl
  
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• Celebrating 10 years

  18-04-2016 08:36
  
  This year marks The Summit’s 10th anniversary since opening the outdoor lifestyle shopping center located at Mt. Rose Highway and South Virginia Street. The shopping center is home to more than 65 retailers including Apple, Williams Sonoma, Lucky Brand Jeans, Pottery Barn, Dillard’s and many more. “We have maintained a unique mix of exclusive retailers,” Dan Davis, marketing manager at The Summit, said. While employment fluctuates throughout the year due to seasonal hiri
  
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• Breaking barren ground for new church

  18-04-2016 08:36
  
  A drizzly day April 10 didn’t dampen the spirits as Life Church of Reno broke ground on the first phase of a new building on 10 acres next to Damonte Ranch High School. The congregation gathered on the empty lot were joined by representatives of United Construction, contractor for the project, and others who helped the project through the planning process.Phase one will consist of a 22,000-square-foot Child Development Center. Scott Rhoda, the church administrator, said the building shoul
  
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• Boutique home decor moving in downtown

  18-04-2016 08:36
  
  Home furnishings and décor store “west elm” is moving into Reno’s downtown.Fifty South Virginia developer Bernie Carter announced that “west elm” will be moving into the main floor of the historic U.S. Post Office, Fifty South Virginia.Brianna Bullentini, the lead designer for the building, said that west elm is a great fit for the downtown urban-living environment.“We’re super excited,” Bullentini said in a phone interview. “That&rsqu
  
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• Big Chefs, Big Gala makes Big impact for Little citizens

  18-04-2016 08:36
  
  Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada is marking their 15th year in the community with one of the most enticing foodie events of the season: Big Chefs, Big Gala. On April 30, some of Reno’s best chefs will gather at the Grand Sierra Resort to create one-of-a-kind menus for attendees. The fundraiser will also support the agency’s proven, evidence-based mentoring programs.Mark Estee (Reno Local Food Group), David Holman (Charlie Palmer Steak), Clint Jolly (Great Thyme Catering,
  
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• A new level

  18-04-2016 08:36
  
  After Dr. Andrew Pasternak and his family moved to Reno, he envisioned a facility for elite athletes and those who want to stay physically fit.Rehabbing from an injury while attending medical school at the University of Michigan Dr. Pasternak became immersed in physical fitness and endurance sports such as biking, running and skiing. He entered several races, such as the Boston Marathon, with his wife and trained with some of the top experts in the field including those at the University of Cal
  
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• Person dead in ATV accident in east valley

  18-04-2016 08:22 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A person died Sunday night after crashing an all-terrain vehicle in the east valley, Las Vegas police said.
  
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• 1 dead in ATV accident in east Las Vegas

  18-04-2016 08:22 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A person died Sunday night after crashing an all-terrain vehicle in the east valley, Las Vegas police said.
  
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• Brazil’s lower chamber OKs impeachment

  18-04-2016 07:10 via reviewjournal.com
  
  For the second time in under a quarter century, Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies voted to open impeachment proceedings against a democratically elected leader.
  
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• Pima Medical set to offer occupational therapy assistant program

  18-04-2016 06:43 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Pima Medical’s new program will help fill a void in educational training for occupational therapy assistants after the College of Southern Nevada associate’s degree program stopped accepting new students in the 2011‐2012 academic year after struggling to maintain its accreditation.
  
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• Video game championship packs the Mandalay Bay Events Center

  18-04-2016 05:09 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Thousands of fans packed into the Mandalay Bay Events Center to catch the North American League of Legends Spring Finals between two of the game’s longest-running teams, rivals Counter Logic Gaming (CLG) and Team Solomid (TSM).
  
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• Mandalay Bay center filled for North American League of Legends spring finals

  18-04-2016 05:09 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Thousands of fans packed into the Mandalay Bay Events Center to catch the North American League of Legends Spring Finals between two of the game’s longest-running teams, rivals Counter Logic Gaming (CLG) and Team Solomid (TSM).
  
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• Police seek help finding Brinks robbery suspect

  18-04-2016 03:06 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Las Vegas police are seeking help in identifying the man who robbed a Brinks armored truck in March.
  
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• Police seek help ID’ing March robbery suspect

  18-04-2016 03:03 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Las Vegas police are seeking help identifying a suspect in a March robbery.
  
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• This week’s road work around the Las Vegas Valley

  18-04-2016 02:54 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Road construction to avoid in the coming week.
  
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• Pedestrian is in critical condition after crash in northeast Las Vegas

  18-04-2016 02:35 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The person was walking outside of a crosswalk when struck by a vehicle near Lake Mead and Nellis boulevards.
  
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• Pedestrian in critical condition after northeast Las Vegas crash

  18-04-2016 02:35 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The person was walking outside of a crosswalk when struck by a vehicle near Lake Mead and Nellis boulevards.
  
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