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• Supporters say Thunderbirds, Blue Angels are worth the risk, cost

  04-06-2016 23:57 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Both of the U.S. military’s high-drama, high-dollar flying teams suffered crashes on the same day this week, but supporters say the Air Force Thunderbirds and the Navy Blue Angels are worth the money and the risk because they’re vital to recruitment and help citizens feel good about their military.
  
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• Critics say river route no place for oil trains after Oregon crash

  04-06-2016 20:56 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A fiery oil train derailment in Oregon’s scenic Columbia River Gorge drew immediate reaction from environmentalists who said oil should not be transported by rail, particularly along a river that is a hub of recreation and commerce.
  
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• Carson City Sheriff’s Office: Watch for pedestrians

  04-06-2016 20:34
  
  The Carson City Sheriff’s Office will be focusing on pedestrian safety during the month of June. The Sheriff’s Office wants to remind drivers to watch for pedestrians in the crosswalks.According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nationally more than 4,700 people were killed in 2013, and Nevada consistently ranks in the 10 worst states for pedestrian fatalities. So far in 2016, in Carson City more than three people have been killed while in the crosswalk.Joining F
  
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• Across the West, staying cool takes some creativity

  04-06-2016 19:45 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A heat wave in large parts of the West and Southwest has many scattering for reprieve from the sun.
  
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• Forever truculent, Muhammad Ali shook up our world

  04-06-2016 19:14 via lasvegassun.com
  
  We watched a lot of fights together in those days, many of them involving “The Greatest.” It was Ali vs. Jerry Quarry, Ali vs. Kenny Norton, Ali vs. Joe Bugner, Ali vs. Ron Lyle, Ali vs. Earnie Shavers, Ali vs. Leon Spinks. Always, Grandpa rooted against the Greatest. “Look at ...
  
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• Forever truculent, Ali shook up our world

  04-06-2016 19:14 via lasvegassun.com
  
  We watched a lot of fights together in those days, many of them involving “The Greatest.” It was Ali vs. Jerry Quarry, Ali vs. Kenny Norton, Ali vs. Joe Bugner, Ali vs. Ron Lyle, Ali vs. Earnie Shavers, Ali vs. Leon Spinks. Always …
  
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• Pike Place fish-throwers toss salmon to bears at Seattle zoo

  04-06-2016 19:11 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Fishmongers from Seattle’s iconic Pike Place Market tossed salmon to grizzly bears at the Woodland Park Zoo to help raise awareness about the animals.
  
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• Las Vegas Valley will continue to bake on Sunday

  04-06-2016 18:26 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Big heat and sunshine will continue this weekend. The excessive heat warning is in effect until 8 p.m. Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
  
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• Las Vegas Valley bakes under excessive heat warning Saturday

  04-06-2016 18:26 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Big heat and sunshine will continue this weekend. The excessive heat warning is in effect until 8 p.m. Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
  
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• Not all weed killers will eradicate palm seedlings

  04-06-2016 17:00 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Q: We had thousands of “blades” pop up all over our yard over the past several months. They look like giant blades of grass. We’ve pulled tons of these out of my flower beds.
  
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• Ali remembered

  04-06-2016 10:04 via reviewjournal.com
  
  People in boxing, sports, and politics remember Muhammad Ali.
  
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• The Greatest has his last fight; Ali dies at 74

  04-06-2016 09:19
  
  By TIM DAHLBERGAP Boxing WriterHe was fast of fist and foot — lip, too — a heavyweight champion who promised to shock the world and did. He floated. He stung. Mostly he thrilled, even after the punches had taken their toll and his voice barely rose above a whisper. He was The Greatest. Muhammad Ali died Friday at age 74, according to a statement from the family. He was hospitalized in the Phoenix area with respiratory problems earlier this week, and his children had flown in from ar
  
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• Stately affair on Carson City

  04-06-2016 09:19
  
  Daela Gibson, Director of Nevada Girls State, speaks to American Legion Ladies Auxilliary Unit 4 Friday night during a fundraising tea event at the Governor’s Mansion. The cost for each girl going to ALA Girls State is $250 and the unit usually sends between 8 and 15 girls from Douglas, Carson and Sierra Lutheran High Schools. For more information on ALA Girls State visit www.alaforveterans.org or contact your local American Legion Auxilliary unit.…
  
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• Carson High School valedictorian and salutatorians aren’t your ‘normal nerds’

  04-06-2016 09:19
  
  This year, Carson High School doesn’t have just two students at the top of the class, it has three. In addition to Ethan Lopes serving as the valedictorian, Tristan Martel and Quinn Peterson both tied for salutatorian for the 2016 class. “We aren’t your normal nerds,” Martel laughed.These three students are the highest achieving students Carson High has ever had, beating the record grade point average of 5.20. Lopes ended his high school career with a 5.30 and Martel and
  
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• Carson City organic foods producer to double, possibly triple plant

  04-06-2016 09:19
  
  SunOpta, one of the nation’s leading organic food producers, is about to double or even triple its Carson City staff to handle a major expansion of its energy bar production plant.Plant Manager John Stevens said the company, which has more than 30 production plants nationwide, has signed a contract with Perfect Bar worth $50 million. That will require the plant at least double the 77 member staff currently working at the plant on Conestoga Drive north of the Carson City airport and add a
  
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• WNC summer classes ready students for fall employment

  04-06-2016 09:11
  
  With just eight weeks of accelerated training at Western Nevada College this summer, students can gain the knowledge and skills necessary for employment by a Northern Nevada manufacturer.Manufacturing training classes start at WNC on Tuesday, June 14. Students enroll in Fundamentals of Applied Industrial Technology (AIT 101) and Applied Industrial Technology Hands-on Lab (AIT 155).These online and lab-driven classes will provide with the know-how in areas such as AC/DC electrical, pneumatics, r
  
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• The Popcorn Stand: Capitol should be open on weekends

  04-06-2016 09:11
  
  One of our readers, Debbie Lane, came up with the idea to open the Nevada State Capitol building on weekends for tourists who come to Carson City.Lane, who’s a Capitol tour docent through the Nevada State Museum and gives tours during the week, would like to see our historic building be available to anyone who would like to visit it on the weekends. It’s a stately building that’s not too gaudy, but has plenty of charm.The Capitol used to be open on weekends but when the recess
  
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• Teri’s Notebook: Principal sleeps on roof to fund school field trips

  04-06-2016 09:11
  
  I first met Jessica Daniels when she was a classroom teacher — and a really good one. She was always finding creative ways to bring lessons to life for her students. Now that she’s principal of Carson Montessori School, things haven’t changed. “Mrs. Daniels is kind and she compliments us,” said Emjae Salanoa, 8. “She makes school fun.”She’s also creative, and maybe even a little crazy. She challenged students to raise $6,000 for the spring Spell-A
  
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• Reno digital firm Apex Education, LLC launches veteran-owned crowdsourcing website from a whole world away

  04-06-2016 09:11
  
  RENO — It’s a modern, global story. A series of online contacts, coupled with entrepreneurial vision and a passion for helping military personal and veterans leaving a legacy larger than themselves, launches a global start-up crowdfunding platform exclusively for veterans.Vivian Favors, a United States Navy Chief Petty Officer originally from Valdosta, Ga., who’s currently serving on the USS Reagan outside of Japan, was looking for a digital marketing team to help with the lau
  
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• Carson City’s Purcell had a memorable season for Wolf Pack

  04-06-2016 09:11
  
  It was a season Jennifer Purcell will remember the rest of her life.Purcell, a Carson High graduate, just finished her sophomore season at the University of Nevada. All she did was lead the team in average (.412), doubles (19), slugging percentage (.831), walks (20) and on-base percentage (.484), and she was second in runs (31), homers (12) and RBI (40). She was a huge reason why the Wolf Pack went from 16 wins in 2015 to a 32-15 mark this season.“I knew my freshman season would be a litt
  
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• Carson City Sheriff’s Office: Dayton woman arrested on suspicion of stealing a vehicle

  04-06-2016 09:11
  
  The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court.THURSDAYAt 10:21 a.m., Thomas Thornhill, 38, of Carson City was arrested on suspicion of felony fugitive from justice after deputies responded to a warrant service near the 3200 block of Arrowhead Drive. Thornhill is suspected of being involved with a robbery/homicide in California. Bail was set at $1,050,000.At 2:14 p.m., Cody Rogers-Shaw, 22, of Carson City was arrested on susp
  
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• 2 WNC students graduate from public safety program

  04-06-2016 09:11
  
  Two Western Nevada College students graduated from an internship program with The Nevada Department of Public Safety Division of Parole and Probation Thursday.Crystal Sandoval and Andrea Senda participated in the 16-week program that was aimed to provide students with the opportunity to learn more about the inner workings of Parole and Probation. It also helped introduce them to all areas of the department’s function within the criminal justice system, said Lt. Jorge Pierrott.These studen
  
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• BULLETIN: Muhammad Ali dies

  04-06-2016 07:43
  
  PHOENIX — Muhammad Ali, the magnificent heavyweight champion whose fast fists and irrepressible personality transcended sports and captivated the world, has died according to a statement released by his family. He was 74.…
  
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• Motorcyclist in ‘extremely critical’ condition after wreck in southwest Las Vegas valley

  04-06-2016 06:42 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The crash happened just after 8:15 p.m. near Tropicana Avenue and Jones Boulevard.
  
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• Muhammad Ali, who riveted world as 'The Greatest,' dies

  04-06-2016 06:26 via lasvegassun.com
  
  Muhammad Ali, the heavyweight boxing champion who helped define his turbulent times as the most charismatic and controversial sports figure of the 20th century, died Friday. Ali was the most thrilling heavyweight ever, carrying into the ring an unorthodox boxing style that ...
  
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• Board reinstates Las Vegas doctor with history of DUI arrests, medical complaints

  04-06-2016 06:15 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A Las Vegas anesthesiologist accused in a lawsuit of igniting a sexual relationship and prescribing a patient medication in exchange for sex will be allowed to practice again with certain stipulations, the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners determined Friday.
  
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• Woman steals Las Vegas police patrol car after being arrested

  04-06-2016 05:39 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A suspect who was arrested and placed into a patrol car early Friday was able to steal the patrol car, then speed off from officers until she was eventually re-apprehended, officials confirmed Friday evening.
  
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• Coming soon: Race to Las Vegas — VIDEO

  04-06-2016 05:34 via reviewjournal.com
  
  There are two ways to get to Las Vegas. You drive … or you fly.
  
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• Fight between water-bottle vendors leads to stabbing on Strip

  04-06-2016 05:08 via reviewjournal.com
  
  During the dispute, one of the vendors pulled out a knife and slashed the other vendor’s forehead.
  
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• Body found in backyard at Northwest Las Vegas home

  04-06-2016 04:06 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Las Vegas police discovered a body in the northwest valley Friday evening. Metro reported a body was found on Marc Kahre Avenue near Cheyenne Avenue and Hualapai Way around 6 p.m., Lt. Timothy Hatchet said.
  
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• Sierra Club study says closing Valmy would save money

  04-06-2016 03:35
  
  RENO — Conservationists say electric utility ratepayers would save hundreds of millions of dollars if a big coal-fired power plant in northern Nevada was shut down earlier than its planned closure. Scheduled to close in 2025, the North Valmy plant along U.S. Interstate 80 about 200 miles east of Reno is the last fully functioning coal plant in Nevada and the state’s single largest source of carbon pollution. Leaders of the Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal Campaign released an economi
  
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• Nevada education officials say students able to take state-mandated test

  04-06-2016 03:24 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Nevada education officials say students were able to take the state-mandated Common Core test after catastrophic failures hit its computerized system last year.
  
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• Coroner’s office identifies Las Vegas girl who died in pool after asthma attack

  04-06-2016 03:18 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The 12-year-old girl who died after having an asthma attack at a pool in the northeast valley Thursday has been identified by the Clark County coroner’s office.
  
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• Coroner’s office identifies Las Vegas girl who died after asthma attack

  04-06-2016 03:18 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The 12-year-old girl who died after having an asthma attack at a pool in the northeast valley Thursday has been identified by the Clark County coroner’s office.
  
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• Overnight lane closures in Carson City in June freeway resurface takes place

  04-06-2016 03:11
  
  Overnight lane and ramp closures will take place June 6 through June 16 as the Nevada Department of Transportation resurfaces the I-580 Carson City Freeway, U.S. 50 east and Alternate U.S. 395.Overnight lane and ramp closures will take place on the following routes between approximately 6 p.m. and 4 a.m., resulting in rolling lane closures and reduced work zone speed limits:June 6-10: Carson City Freeway between the intersection of North Carson Street and U.S. 50 east June 13-14: U.S. 50 east f
  
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• Digital coach program cut in effort to fill teacher openings

  04-06-2016 03:07 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The Clark County School District has whittled down its teacher shortage by cutting a $3.6 million technology-training program and sending dozens of so-called digital coaches back into classrooms.
  
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• Officials outline summer fire restrictions for Southern Nevada parks, recreation areas

  04-06-2016 02:32 via reviewjournal.com
  
  It’s going to be a scorching summer in Southern Nevada, and state parks and recreation areas are rolling out fire restrictions with the hope of preventing man-made wildfires.
  
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• Officials outline summer fire restrictions for parks, recreation areas

  04-06-2016 02:32 via reviewjournal.com
  
  It’s going to be a scorching summer in Southern Nevada, and state parks and recreation areas are rolling out fire restrictions with the hope of preventing man-made wildfires.
  
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• The Top 10 Cities to be a Real Estate Agent in 2016

  04-06-2016 00:17
  
  In real estate it’s all about location, which is why some cities are more profitable for real estate agents than others. For the 2016 edition of our annual study we crunched the numbers to find the ten best cities to be a real estate agent.This is the 2016 edition of SmartAsset’s annual study on the top ten cities to be a real estate agent.1. Salem, ORSalem, Oregon moved up from the #4 spot in last year’s study to claim the #1 spot on the 2016 list of the ten best places to be
  
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