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• Nevada partnership tries to shrink size of mustang herd

  25-04-2016 23:44 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Residents of a rural northern Nevada town are volunteering in the first public-private partnership of its kind providing water for wild horses on the range and shooting the mares with contraceptive darts to help shrink the size of the herd.
  
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• Western Nevada Collebe power hitters move up on home run list

  25-04-2016 23:35
  
  Years from now Western Nevada College baseball fans will say they watched DJ Peters play when he was in a Wildcat blue and white uniform. As his Major League Baseball draft stock continues to rise during his sophomore season, Peters ascended the Wildcat record book with his 13th home run of the season on Sunday at John L. Harvey Field in Carson City. With his third long ball of the weekend against Colorado Northwestern Community College, Peters moved up to second place on the Wildcats’ car
  
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• Sparks couple killed in crash identified; man facing DUI charges

  25-04-2016 23:24 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Authorities have identified a Sparks couple killed in a weekend crash involving a 35-year-old man jailed on suspicion of hit-and-run and driving under the influence.
  
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• Faraday Future plans 10 paid internships for Nevada college students

  25-04-2016 23:02 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Nevada college students have a chance to work with Faraday Future this summer, well before the burgeoning electric car company opens a $1 billion, 3-million-square-foot factory in North Las Vegas.
  
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• UNLV partners with community college to simplify transfers

  25-04-2016 22:43
  
  LAS VEGAS — Nevada residents who don’t quite make the cut for the University of Nevada Las Vegas will now be encouraged to attend community college instead of receiving rejection letters. Students who are rejected from UNLV but instead enroll at the College of Southern Nevada will be automatically transferred to the university if they fulfill a list of requirements, The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported. The partnership is aimed at both encouraging locals to seek postsecondary degree
  
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• Citation issued for driver “cutting their hair” during Carson City Sheriff’s Office Joining Forces event

  25-04-2016 22:43
  
  The Carson City Sheriff’s Office issued more than 170 citations and one arrest following two Joining Forces events in April.Joining Forces, a multi-jurisdictional law enforcement program that promotes statewide enforcement that works to increase public awareness about the dangers of making poor choices while driving, focused on distracted driving in April. During the program, 1 arrest was made for DUI, 89 speeding citations, 21 cell phone use citations, 19 stop sign violation citations, 4
  
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• Carson City Sheriff’s Office: Man arrested on suspicion of eluding, four counts of possession

  25-04-2016 22:43
  
  The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court.Carson CityFRIDAYAt 12:08 p.m., a 52-year-old Carson City man was arrested on suspicion of failure to appear warrant after deputies initiated a traffic stop near the 800 block of S. Carson Street. Bail was set at $571.At 2:22 p.m., a 22-year-old Carson City man was arrested on suspicion of petit larceny and violation of a suspended sentence after deputies responded to reports of
  
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• Man killed in Friday crash on US 95 near Eastern identified

  25-04-2016 21:42 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The man killed Friday in a crash on U.S. Highway 95 has been identified as Ivan Enrique Plata-Yanes, 36, of Las Vegas.
  
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• Earthquake report spurs retrofitting in Utah, Nevada

  25-04-2016 20:23
  
  RENO — A new report raising the likelihood of a destructive earthquake striking Salt Lake City in the next half century has underscored the urgency to retrofit more than 30,000 older brick homes and other unreinforced buildings at high risk of collapsing. It’s also getting attention in neighboring Nevada where a significant quake is overdue along the Sierra. Nevada officials are anxious to see if Utah succeeds in a first-in-the-nation attempt to secure federal disaster funds for priv
  
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• Crash closes intersection of Nellis, Washington

  25-04-2016 20:18 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Metro is currently investigating a critical injury accident involving an overturned tractor-trailer at the intersection of Nellis Boulevard and Washington Avenue.
  
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• 1 killed, 2 injured in crash at Nellis and Washington

  25-04-2016 20:18 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Metro is currently investigating a fatal accident involving an overturned tractor-trailer at the intersection of Nellis Boulevard and Washington Avenue.
  
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• Man killed in south valley shooting identified

  25-04-2016 20:09 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The man shot and killed in the southern Las Vegas Valley Saturday night has been identified by the Clark County coroner’s office.
  
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• Ammon Bundy questions authority of feds to prosecute him

  25-04-2016 20:08 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Lawyers for Ammon Bundy plan to argue that the federal government lacks jurisdiction to prosecute him for the takeover of a national wildlife refuge in Oregon.
  
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• Legislators plan bills to overhaul Nevada higher ed system following email revelations

  25-04-2016 19:03 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Two Democratic legislators announced plans Monday to introduce bills that would overhaul the Nevada System of Higher Education in light of emails that show the system worked to undermine the Legislature’s effort to fix higher education funding in the state.
  
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• Tenn. police chief apologizes for arrest of 10 elementary school students

  25-04-2016 18:32 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The police chief in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, has apologized over the April 15 arrests of 10 students from an elementary school during the investigation of an alleged bullying incident, a spokesman said on Monday.
  
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• Henderson judge’s death ruled accidental

  25-04-2016 18:22 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The Clark County coroner’s office has determined that Henderson Municipal Judge Diana Hampton’s death was accidental.
  
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• Cleveland, Tamir Rice family reach $6M settlement in boy’s death

  25-04-2016 17:03 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The city on Monday reached a $6 million settlement in a lawsuit over the death of Tamir Rice, a 12-year-old black boy shot by a white police officer while playing with a pellet gun outside a recreation center.
  
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• For Bernie Sanders, Not Just Two Americas, but Nine

  25-04-2016 12:00
  The Sanders campaign has produced nine versions of his “America” ad, reworking it with different footage to reach different audiences in different states.
  
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• Police quickly respond to Wisconsin prom shooting

  25-04-2016 09:53 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Officials believe quick action by police and school district workers after an 18-year-old opened fire with a rifle outside a high school prom in Wisconsin, wounding two students, helped avert what could have been a far worse disaster.
  
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• Cruz, Kasich align to beat Trump

  25-04-2016 09:40 via reviewjournal.com
  
  In an extraordinary move, Donald Trump’s Republican rivals late Sunday announced plans to coordinate primary strategies in upcoming states to deprive the GOP front-runner of the delegates needed to win the Republican nomination.
  
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• Shaking the Economy

  25-04-2016 08:31
  
  The Earthquake Economic Resiliency Forum discussed the problem, aftermath and recovery, economic resilience and next steps for the northern Nevada region to execute a plan for earthquake resiliency. The forum, held at the Eldorado Resort Casino on April 19, highlighted the importance of earthquake insurance, the economic impact that occurs beyond the initial 36 hours post earthquake and the difference a plan prior to an earthquake can have on a localized economy.The Forum preceded the annual Se
  
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• Rhythm & Rawhide returns to Reno

  25-04-2016 08:31
  
  You won’t need to worry about polishing your oxfords, digging out your satin black bowtie or visiting the dry cleaner before attending this fundraiser. Your least dusty cowboy boots, western shirts, and wide-brimmed hats will do. After a seven-year hiatus from the community, one of Reno’s most loved events, Rhythm & Rawhide has returned. Generously sponsored by Don Weir’s Reno Dodge, the country western infused fundraiser will benefit local area non-profits, the Reno Rodeo
  
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• Physical therapist aims to get patients to ‘SOAR’

  25-04-2016 08:31
  
  A few years ago, Dr. Carolyn Dolan began a pursuit to find a healthier lifestyle for herself, and eventually spawned a new private practice.At the time she was working as a registered physical therapist at Renown Health. Her own research wasn’t consistent with her patients’ needs in relation to the limitations of what the hospital could offer. Plus she figured the amount of time the job required really cut into the time she could spend with her husband and three daughters.“At
  
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• Gifting for income

  25-04-2016 08:31
  
  It is possible to receive financial benefits during your life if you are charitable. You can get your charitable deduction if you itemize. You can save on capital gains taxes if you gift appreciated property. And, you can receive an income stream, often much larger than your asset currently produces, by taking advantage of charitable giving instruments such as a charitable gift annuity or charitable remainder trust.If you are planning to leave assets to charity through an estate gift, and would
  
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• Firm merges, achieves elite level status

  25-04-2016 08:31
  Financial and wealth management specialists Enid A. Oliver and Richard A. Wickes were neighbors for 15 years in South Reno.Oliver and Wickes also were associated individually with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., a Minneapolis-based financial services company.Now they’ve merged practices to form Oliver, Wickes & Associates private wealth advisory practice, located at 500 Damonte Ranch Parkway. The pair have known each other since 1992 when Wickes first got into the financial plann
  
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• EMERGENCY MEDICINE

  25-04-2016 08:31
  
  This is the first part of a two-part series on REMSA.In 1986, multiple ambulance companies in Washoe County competed for patients and had no public accountability. The chaotic service resulted in poor patient care and sent two ambulance companies into bankruptcy.In response, a blue-ribbon commission that included representation from Washoe County and the cities of Reno and Sparks created REMSA, which stands for Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority.This year, REMSA turns 30. The non-pro
  
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• Double Edge Fitness opens second location

  25-04-2016 08:31
  
  A local CrossFit gym opened their second location in South Reno and is hosting a grand opening celebration Saturday, April 30. Double Edge Fitness opened their new 10,500-square-foot gym earlier this month. The gym is located at 6450 South Virginia Street near the Home Depot.“We provide a space that is comfortable to any age and any athletic ability,” Joel Cochran, marketing director and coach at Double Edge, said. The new location includes stationary bikes, rowing machines, weighte
  
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• Conference to celebrate economic successes

  25-04-2016 08:31
  
  Officials and executives from Nevada’s large and small cities, counties and municipalities, as well as private agencies and economic development authorities, will have a chance to celebrate and showcase their successes in economic development during the second annual Building A Stronger Nevada Economic Development Conference.New to this year’s Building a Stronger Nevada Economic Development Conference, held at Joe Crowley Student Union Sept. 20-22, is the Stronger Economies Awards a
  
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• Carson Tahoe Health forms alliances to enhance care

  25-04-2016 08:31
  
  Carson Tahoe Health (CTH), based in Carson City, has served northern Nevada and Eastern California since 1949. With two hospitals, three urgent cares and several outpatient facilities, the health network provides a complete continuum of care from wellness, diagnostics, treatment, surgery, long-term acute care, after-care and support.The health network views the advent of health care reform as making one thing clear: Growing to meet the needs of an increasing population demands partnerships and
  
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• Atlantis makes Forbes list of best mid-size employers

  25-04-2016 08:31
  
  Atlantis Casino Resort Spa is northern Nevada’s only business named to Forbes’ 2016 list of America’s 250 Best Mid-Size Employers.Just four Nevada mid-size employers made the list, and Atlantis, which was 133 on the list, was the only northern Nevada mid-size employer that Forbes recognized.A Forbes midsize employer has 1,000 to 5,000 employees. The three Las Vegas employers are: The City of Las Vegas at number 78; the Golden Nugget at 109; and Treasure Island Resort & Cas
  
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• Man dead in moped crash

  25-04-2016 08:17 via reviewjournal.com
  
  North Las Vegas police are investigating a fatal crash involving a moped in the 3300 block of West Lake Mead Boulevard near Pecos Road.
  
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• Man dead in fatal crash involving moped

  25-04-2016 08:17 via reviewjournal.com
  
  North Las Vegas police are investigating a fatal crash involving a moped in the 3300 block of West Lake Mead Boulevard near Pecos Road.
  
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• Nevada Latinos polled have low regard for GOP

  25-04-2016 07:43 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Seventy-eight percent of Latinos believe the Republican Party either doesn’t care about the Latino community or is hostile, according to a poll conducted by Latino Decisions and released last week.
  
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• ‘Community court’ program aims to cut petty crime around Las Vegas Strip

  25-04-2016 07:37 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Program would steer repeat offenders away from overcrowded jails and toward social services and community service work.
  
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• Conservatives and moderates clash in GOP legislative races

  25-04-2016 07:33 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A tooth-and-nail political battle for the ages is being played out in Nevada this primary season pitting anti-tax Republicans against moderates in nearly a score of Assembly races around the state.
  
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• Clark County contractor borrowed $22,500 from ex-student and didn’t pay it back

  25-04-2016 05:26 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Emerson Kruger is probably out of luck if he wants to collect the $22,500 he loaned to a Clark County government consultant who promised to use his influence to deliver a county contract.
  
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• All-girls math contest draws a crowd — PHOTOS

  25-04-2016 04:06 via reviewjournal.com
  
  More than 270 girls from 25 schools competed Sunday in the Orange County Math Circle held at the Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas.
  
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• Baby injured in North Las Vegas daycare center incident dies

  25-04-2016 03:10 via reviewjournal.com
  
  North Las Vegas police have confirmed the death of baby who suffered a brain injury in a Nov. 25 incident at a daycare center.
  
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• Baby dies from injuries in North Las Vegas daycare center incident

  25-04-2016 03:10 via reviewjournal.com
  
  North Las Vegas police have confirmed the death of baby who suffered a brain injury in a Nov. 25 incident at a daycare center.
  
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• Ohio attorney general: shootings of 8 ‘pre-planned execution’

  25-04-2016 02:58 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The slayings of eight family members in rural southern Ohio was a “pre-planned execution,”authorities said Sunday, telling residents they are safe but to arm themselves if they’re fearful.
  
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• Solar-powered plane finishes flight over Pacific

  25-04-2016 02:37 via reviewjournal.com
  
  That wasn’t just any plane on a fly-by over the Golden Gate Bridge.
  
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• Dust-up surfaces over disputed Virgil Earp connection to Goldfield house

  25-04-2016 01:03 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Woman selling house claims famous lawman Virgil Earp lived there briefly, but historical society says she’s wrong.
  
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• Dust-up surfaces over disputed Earp connection to Goldfield house

  25-04-2016 01:03 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Woman selling house claims famous lawman Virgil Earp lived there briefly, but historical society says she’s wrong.
  
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• Police investigating man barricaded inside Northwest Las Vegas home

  25-04-2016 00:58 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Police investigators are trying to negotiate with a man who ran from officers and has been holed up inside a vacant house in the northwest valley for more than three hours Sunday afternoon, Metro said.
  
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• Police capture man who escaped Metro command center

  25-04-2016 00:58 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Ivan Mayoral had been on the run since April 8 when he escaped from the Northeast Area Command substation.
  
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• North Korea claims successful test of submarine-fired missile; Obama dismisses nuke plan

  25-04-2016 00:40 via reviewjournal.com
  
  North Korea said Sunday that it successfully test-fired a ballistic missile from a submarine and warned of its growing ability to cut down its enemies with a “dagger of destruction.” South Korea couldn’t immediately confirm the claim of success in what marks Pyongyang’s latest effort to expand its military might in face of pressure by its neighbors and Washington.
  
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• Woman seriously hurt after Henderson crash

  25-04-2016 00:26 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A woman has serious injuries after a car crash in Henderson on Sunday afternoon, according to Henderson police.
  
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