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• Four adults and baby displaced in Spring Valley fire

  05-06-2016 23:04 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Four adults and a baby were displaced after a backyard fire damaged a home in Spring Valley on Sunday, according to the Clark County Fire Department.
  
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• Newcomer details first interaction with Nevada DMV

  05-06-2016 22:11 via reviewjournal.com
  
  If you’re moving here from another state — as I am — there are a few things to remember. You can never drink enough water in this desert town. Gambling isn’t the only way to have fun here. And driving is critical to getting around.
  
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• Revamped Moapa zoo hopes to reopen in September — VIDEO

  05-06-2016 21:39 via reviewjournal.com
  
  An exotic animal petting zoo 50 miles northwest of Las Vegas has been cleared to reopen its gates, just as soon as it gets all of its kangaroos in a row. Roos-N-More is targeting Labor Day weekend for its first open zoo day in more than two years.
  
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• Revamped Moapa zoo hopes to reopen in September

  05-06-2016 21:39 via reviewjournal.com
  
  An exotic animal petting zoo 50 miles northwest of Las Vegas has been cleared to reopen its gates, just as soon as it gets all of its kangaroos in a row. Roos-N-More is targeting Labor Day weekend for its first open zoo day in more than two years.
  
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• Two killed in Sunday morning crash

  05-06-2016 20:48 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Two people were killed in a crash at the intersection of Rainbow Boulevard and Alta Drive early Sunday morning, police said.
  
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• Nevada’s top 10 political contributors — so far

  05-06-2016 20:30 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Nevada has 10 individual donors or entities that have given more than $200,000 to congressional and presidential campaigns, PACs and super PACs in this election cycle.
  
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• UNLV conference to explore impact of the Mirage, 25 years after its opening

  05-06-2016 19:56 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Gaming mogul Steve Wynn will make a rare public appearance Tuesday at The Mirage for the kickoff of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ 16th International Conference on Gambling and Risk Taking.
  
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• Jake Tapper asks Donald Trump if judge attack was racist 23 times — VIDEO

  05-06-2016 19:01 via reviewjournal.com
  
  There’s persistent … and then there’s Jake Tapper. The CNN anchor posed the following question to Donald Trump on Friday:
  
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• Patchy reporting undercuts hate crimes statistics

  05-06-2016 09:56 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The knock on the door, strong and quick, jolted Barbara Hicks Collins awake. Someone must be in trouble, she thought. She flung open her front door to the shocking sight of her carengulfed in flames.
  
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• Not all Nevada law enforcement agencies consistent in reporting hate crimes

  05-06-2016 09:53 via reviewjournal.com
  
  When it comes to reporting hate crime statistics, only a few law enforcment agencies in Nevada have numbers for each of the nine years leading up to 2014, the latest year avaiable, a Review-Journal examination shows.
  
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• Two reporters, one by car, one by plane, race from LA to Las Vegas

  05-06-2016 09:15 via reviewjournal.com
  
  It stands to reason that airplanes are faster than cars for road trips. But I had to see for myself just how much faster. I had just the trek to do it.
  
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• Western Nevada College News & Notes: Dayton senior thankful for Jump Start College

  05-06-2016 08:51
  
  Spending her senior year of high school in the Western Nevada College Jump Start College program has given Kassandra Acosta an educational opportunity that’s already leading to success.She completed her freshman year at Western Nevada College, just days before she received her high school diploma from Dayton High School.“I really loved the program,” said Acosta. “It was an amazing opportunity. The teachers are amazing and super helpful, and the TAs are amazing.”Aco
  
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• The Cone Zone: Carson City downtown work to continue June 5-11

  05-06-2016 08:51
  
  Construction updates for June 5-11.N. Carson Street will remain one lane in each direction during daytime hours. During the day, Ann and Second streets will be closed to the west of Curry Street. N. Carson Street will be closed between William and Robinson streets from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday through Saturday.Sophia, Ann, Washington and Caroline streets will be closed for a block to both the east and west of Carson Street. Drivers can use Stewart Street for a detour.Closures are subject to chan
  
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• Spicing it up in Carson City

  05-06-2016 08:51
  
  A nice sized crowd was on hand at the Brewery Arts Center Saturday evening for Mumbo Gumbo.…
  
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• Pioneer High School bids farewell to Class of 2016

  05-06-2016 08:51
  
  We are extending a heartfelt thanks to families, K-12 staff and administrators, district office staff, and members of our community for helping our students achieve such an important milestone in their lives. We’re proud to report 56 seniors at Pioneer High School graduated in the Class of 2016 on June 1, with eight more pending for a summer graduation. This is the second largest graduating class in the history of Pioneer High School since the high school was established in 1993. It&rsquo
  
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• Lopez, Schafer lead Jays to wild comeback victory

  05-06-2016 08:51
  
  Baseball is a funny game sometimes.The Carson Blue Jays were out-hit 14-6 and made one more error than the Battle Born Outlawz. However, thanks to a five-run rally in the bottom of the seventh, the Blue Jays escaped with an 8-5 come-from-behind win Saturday night at Ron McNutt Field.“Normally when you get out-hit by a (nearly) 2-to-1 margin and make more errors than your opponent, you don’t expect to win,” said Carson coach Bryan Manoukian after the nine-inning game. “I&
  
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• Federal sex offender requirements implemented in Nevada

  05-06-2016 08:51
  
  The nine-year-old Nevada law designed to implement federal reporting requirements for convicted sex offenders will take effect July 1 in the wake a court ruling denying further appeals and delays.The so-called Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act was originally passed by Nevada lawmakers in 2007 but was on hold because of litigation protesting requirements longtime low-level offenders be included in on-line reporting of their identities and whereabouts.In the past, those offenders were ex
  
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• CHS class of 2016 focuses on the memories

  05-06-2016 08:51
  
  The Carson High 2016 graduation was all about memories.The memories the students made in the last four years as well as the memories they have yet to make the rest of their lives.More than 400 students collected their diplomas, surrounded by friends, teachers and loved ones Saturday morning at the Carson High football stadium. Valedictorian Ethan Lopes said it should be a moment that’s treasured forever as it’s something they will never experience again. “Today is the day we w
  
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• Chet Burton: Western Nevada College sad to say goodbye to student athletics

  05-06-2016 08:51
  
  On Monday, May 23, Western Nevada College celebrated commencement with a record graduating class. More than 550 students received nearly 600 degrees and certificates. Sadly, it also marked the end of the college’s successful intercollegiate athletics programs. In the past several months, much has been written — including a good deal of incorrect information — about the decision to discontinue the intercollegiate athletics programs after the 2016 season.In the past eight years,
  
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• Carson City road report for June 6-12

  05-06-2016 08:51
  
  The following information applies to the period of June 6-12. Work will continue on the Downtown Corridor improvement project on Carson Street. For details regarding traffic impacts from the Downtown Carson Street project, refer to the Cone Zone in the Nevada Appeal, or go to www.carsonproud.com. These sources are updated weekly throughout the duration of the project.Lane closures with flagger controlled traffic are planned from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the following locations due to utility/road
  
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• Brewing up fun in downtown Carson City

  05-06-2016 08:51
  
  Hundreds gathered in downtown Carson City Saturday to enjoy the annual Capitol Brewfest.More than 20 vendors lined Curry Street offering beer tastings, from porters to IPAs. The Brewfest brought in breweries from all over Nevada, California and even Colorado made an appearance at the event.“That is what I enjoy about doing these events, the comradery,” said Firkin and Fox owner Jim Phalan. “I like to get to talk with the different breweries, taste their crafts, meeting people,
  
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• A list of area graduates

  05-06-2016 08:51
  
  Carson High SchoolPublication of names does not verify official graduation.*Adult graduatesSuleiman Zaid AbdelhadeAustin Royce AckermanVirginia Mei Christiana AdamsPatrick AdolfoJocelyn Marie AdrianOscar AguilarLoren Daiju AlishioBailey Anna AllenAlex AlonsoJosue Alonso MolinaAubrey Marie AlottaBrianna Irene AlvaradoIxmene Yarenis Alvarez MezaAmada Cristina AmadorJordan Steven AndersonMaritza AndradeKatie Marie AnstedtTrevor Kyle Scott ArdenClaudia Olivia ArechigaNeida Arellano ArroyoMaria Citl
  
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• Fremont Street Experience’s tribute to Muhammad Ali — PHOTOS

  05-06-2016 08:10 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The Fremont Street Experience payed tribute to the late Muhammad Ali with a special presentation on its 1,500-foot-long video screen.
  
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• Nevada and federal agencies consider payday and title loan limits

  05-06-2016 07:57 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Federal regulators are taking steps to rein in high-cost payday lenders, and state officials are studying ways to do the same.
  
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• UNLV launching ambitious overhaul to journalism school

  05-06-2016 06:29 via reviewjournal.com
  
  UNLV’s ailing journalism school will soon welcome a new leader and updated class offerings as officials tackle a scathing external review that called for sweeping program changes last year.
  
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• UNLV launches ambitious overhaul to journalism school

  05-06-2016 06:29 via reviewjournal.com
  
  UNLV’s ailing journalism school will soon welcome a new leader and updated class offerings as officials tackle a scathing external review that called for sweeping program changes last year.
  
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• DA Wolfson challenges standing of courts that help veterans

  05-06-2016 05:03 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson has filed papers with the Nevada Supreme Court challenging the legal authority for municipal and justice courts to host veterans treatment courts. He contends the law specified only District Courts have authority for veterans courts.
  
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• Voicemails reveal how GOP activist allegedly tried to sway state Assembly swing vote

  05-06-2016 03:45 via reviewjournal.com
  
  GOP activist Tony Dane wanted Assemblyman Chris Edwards to be his 13th swing vote needed to install a conservative speaker in the Republican-controlled Assembly in early 2015, according to public records and a voicemail Dane left for Edwards.
  
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• Voicemail reveal how GOP activist allegedly tried to sway state Assembly swing vote

  05-06-2016 03:45 via reviewjournal.com
  
  GOP activist Tony Dane wanted Assemblyman Chris Edwards to be his 13th swing vote needed to install a conservative speaker in the Republican-controlled Assembly in early 2015, according to public records and a voicemail Dane left for Edwards.
  
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• Bowling tournament raises awareness, helps fund homeless youth programs

  05-06-2016 02:57 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth’s seventh annual “Homeless Youth in the Alley,” bowling tournament fundraiser helped raise money to continue providing services for the more than 11,000 homeless youth in Southern Nevada.
  
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• Parents of girl killed in accidental shooting announce National SAFE Day

  05-06-2016 02:33 via reviewjournal.com
  
  For Brooklynn Mohler’s 19-year-old brother, stepping inside the Las Vegas trauma center where his sister died after an accidental shooting, brought back painful memories. But he and his parents, Jacob and Darchel Mohler of Henderson, returned to the University Medical Center’s trauma unit Saturday morning for a meaningful reason — the first National SAFE Day in Brooklynn’s name.
  
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• Teacher salary programs help some Clark County schools, not others

  05-06-2016 01:51 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A Review-Journal analysis of Clark County School District hiring records show a new salary incentive program has successfully convinced teachers to stay at or transfer to schools with large populations of students who live in high poverty areas. A similar incentive program, however, has not yielded the same results among schools with the highest share of English language learners.
  
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• Flood waters that threatened Louvre receding

  05-06-2016 01:40 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The Seine River peaked early Saturday around Paris, hitting its highest level in nearly 35 years — almost 4.5 meters (15 feet) above average — then began a slow descent.
  
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• Harrison House takes its rightful place on the National Register of Historic Places

  05-06-2016 01:13 via lasvegasweekly.com
  
  The Historic Westside destination was a boarding house that became a safe haven for black Boulder Dam (now Hoover Dam) construction workers.
  
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• Pacific Northwest preparing for big quake with ‘doomsday drill’

  05-06-2016 00:32 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Imagine a devastating earthquake and tsunami have cut off Pacific Northwest coastal communities. Phone and internet service have collapsed. Ham radio operators living on the stricken coast fire up their radios, contact emergency managers and report on the magnitude of the disaster so that no time is wasted in saving lives.
  
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