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• Meteor shower tonight

  11-08-2016 22:55
  
  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The heavens will be bursting with shooting stars this week.Tonight into early Friday, the annual Perseid meteor shower is expected to peak with double the normal number of meteors. Scientists call this an outburst, and they say it could reach up to 200 meteors per hour.Prime viewing should be in the pre-dawn hours of Friday, after the moon sets.The last Perseids outburst was in 2009. Thanks to a gravity nudge from Jupiter, debris from comet Swift-Tuttle could stray c
  
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• Crash on northbound US 95 near Decatur blocks right travel lanes

  11-08-2016 22:43 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The Nevada Highway Patrol is responding to a crash on northbound U.S. Highway 95 near Decatur Boulevard, and authorities say the right travel lanes are blocked.
  
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• Car rolls over in crash on northbound US 95 near Valley View

  11-08-2016 22:43 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The Nevada Highway Patrol responded to a rollover crash Thursday afternoon in the northwest valley. The right travel lanes were blocked after the crash but have reopened.
  
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• Car rolls over in crash on northbound US 95 near Decatur

  11-08-2016 22:43 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The Nevada Highway Patrol responded to a rollover crash Thursday afternoon in the northwest valley. The right travel lanes were blocked after the crash but have reopened.
  
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• Faraday gets OK to build rail spur for $1 billion electric car factory in North Las Vegas

  11-08-2016 21:51 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Designs are underway for a 4-mile railway spur leading to the site of Faraday Future’s planned $1 billion factory site in North Las Vegas.
  
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• Man indicted in death of 2-year-old

  11-08-2016 21:10 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A 27-year-old man was indicted on murder and child abuse charges in the death of his girlfriend’s 2-year-old son, prosecutors said Thursday.
  
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• US shifts $81M to fund research for Zika vaccine

  11-08-2016 21:09 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The U.S. government has shifted $34 million in funding to the National Institutes of Health and $47 million to the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority to work on Zika vaccines.
  
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• Las Vegas Fire Department rescues man trapped in palm tree

  11-08-2016 21:05 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A man was rescued from a palm tree Thursday by the Las Vegas Fire Department.
  
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• Florida cop who shot woman during training exercise was subject of excessive force complaints

  11-08-2016 20:17 via reviewjournal.com
  A Florida police officer who mistakenly killed a 73-year-old woman during a role-play exercise this week has been the subject of excessive force complaints in the past, according to a police official and media reports.
  
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• You could see 200 meteors an hour in tonight’s Perseid shower

  11-08-2016 20:13 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The heavens will be bursting with shooting stars this week.
  
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• 1 person suffers smoke inhalation in fire at Aria on Las Vegas Strip

  11-08-2016 19:01 via reviewjournal.com
  
  One person was taken to the hospital after a fire at on the Las Vegas Strip Wednesday night, the Clark County Fire Department said.
  
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• Fatal crash closes eastbound Sahara at Burnham Thursday morning

  11-08-2016 15:37 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A fatal crash is blocking eastbound lanes on Sahara Avenue in central Las Vegas Thursday morning.
  
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• Crash closes eastbound Sahara at Burnham Thursday morning

  11-08-2016 15:37 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A crash is blocking eastbound lanes on Sahara Avenue in the central valley Thursday morning.
  
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• 1 person killed in Thursday morning crash; Sahara reopens

  11-08-2016 15:37 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Eastbound lanes on Sahara Avenue in central Las Vegas have reopened after a fatal crash Thursday morning.
  
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• 1 person killed in Thursday morning crash in central Las Vegas

  11-08-2016 15:37 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Eastbound lanes on Sahara Avenue in central Las Vegas have reopened after a fatal crash Thursday morning.
  
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• Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle in east Las Vegas Valley

  11-08-2016 09:34 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle late Wednesday night near the intersection of Boulder Highway and Nellis Boulevard, Las Vegas police said.
  
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• Medical marijuana dispensary to open in Carson City

  11-08-2016 09:11
  
  Carson City’s first medical marijuana dispensary will open at the south end of town in September.Pete Kadens of Green Thumb Industries said the company also has licenses for medical marijuana facilities in Illinois and is one of the applicants in Maryland.The dispensary will be called Rise Carson City and will be located on East Clearview Drive across the street from Kohl’s and Olive Garden.“Our goal is to provide the dignity of health care and well being to people who need he
  
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• It Takes a Village Music Festival descending on Genoa Sept. 3

  11-08-2016 09:11
  
  The historic town of Genoa is paying tribute to one of music’s most flamboyant superstars in an event to benefit Family Support Council. The inaugural It Takes a Village Music Festival will highlight music of Elton John and Motown from 2 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3 in the stockade at Mormon Station State Historic Park. The festival, which falls on Labor Day weekend, offers two stages of live entertainment. Beginning on the Village Stage will be award winning Dougie L. for the Nation
  
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• Carson City Arts and Culture Coordinator selected.

  11-08-2016 09:11
  
  Carson City has its first arts and culture coordinator.Mark Salinas, a Queens, N.Y., artist and businessman, was chosen from among 48 applicants for the job. “From the beginning of the process all the way through checking his references and talking to members of the New York Arts Council and members of the New York and Queens arts communities, Mark has stood out as someone who has the experience and expertise necessary for the job,” said Joel Dunn, executive director, Carson City Vi
  
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• Anti-bullying message in Carson City

  11-08-2016 09:11
  
  Anti-bullying speaker, comedian and actor Michael Pritchard speaks at the Carson City Community Center Wednesday evening. Carson City Parks and Recreation and the Carson City Junior Giants hosted the event.…
  
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• Wallace ruled out for season

  11-08-2016 09:03
  
  Carson High senior running back Greg Wallace will miss his entire senior football season because of a torn meniscus.Wallace, who gained 857 yards and scored 11 TDs last season, was expected to complement Abel Carter in the Senators’ backfield this year. The Carter-Wallace duo were arguably the best 1-2 punch in northern Nevada.Carson coach Blair Roman had hoped doctors would just be able to scope the knee and Wallace would be back within a month. Trainer Adam Hunsaker said the meniscus ha
  
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• The Popcorn Stand: Michael Phelps is the greatest athlete of all-time

  11-08-2016 09:03
  
  In Wednesday’s Popcorn Stand I made a brief reference to Michael Phelps being the greatest athlete of all time.I never thought I would back away from my stance Jim Thorpe is the greatest athlete of all time. But now I am. Michael Phelps is the greatest athlete of all time. Greater than Jim Brown. Greater than Michael Jordan. Greater than Jim Thorpe. Greater than anyone. OK, I’m hedging my bets (a term appropriate for Nevada). I still maintain Thorpe is the most VERSATILE athlete of
  
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• Sound construction in Carson City

  11-08-2016 09:03
  
  David Knighton submitted this photo of the sound wall going up along the Carson City Bypass. After the panels are lifted off a flatbed trailer, they are transferred to a forklift with a sling attachment and that equipment takes them to the wall where they are guided into place by the crew.…
  
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• Rotter on water in Carson City

  11-08-2016 09:03
  
  Carson City Public Works City Engineer Danny Rotter talks about Carson City’s water system at the Carson City Library on Tuesday. The program is part of the library’s Community Series showcasing local services. For more information about upcoming events, go to www.carsoncitylibrary.org.…
  
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• Rogers moves from corner to solidify CHS defense

  11-08-2016 09:03
  
  Spencer Rogers isn’t the biggest player on Carson High’s football squad, but he’s one of the smartest and toughest.Those two ingredients were the main reasons why the 5-foot-8 165-pound senior was moved from cornerback to free safety this season for the three-time defending Sierra League champion Senators.Rogers ranked third on the team in tackles a year ago with 78. He also had two interceptions, led the team in passes defensed with 11, tied for the team lead in fumble recove
  
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• Ex-NFL offensive tackle urges league to allow players medical pot

  11-08-2016 09:03
  
  One of the partners in the company preparing to open Carson City’s first medical marijuana dispensary is former National Football League offensive tackle Eugene Monroe.Monroe was released by the Baltimore Ravens after injuries that forced him to miss 15 games in the last two seasons. He decided to retire after seven seasons citing, among other things, the repeated concussions he suffered during his career.In addition to being an investor in Green Thumb Industries, which plans to open Rise
  
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• Carson students must be vaccinated to attend school

  11-08-2016 09:03
  
  With the start of the Carson City School District less than two weeks away, Carson City Health and Human Services is reminding parents children aren’t going to be permitted to start school if they’re not vaccinated“Back to School” immunizations are available at the clinic at 900 E. Long St. from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4:30 p.m. every weekday. These extended hours will be in place through Monday, Aug. 22, which will be the first day of school in Carson City.Vaccinati
  
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• Carson City School District to undergo surveillance upgrade

  11-08-2016 09:03
  
  The Carson City School Board approved a $547,071.19 surveillance system for the district to be installed this coming fall. The security system will provide exterior and interior cameras for all of the schools in the district. The number of cameras will vary from site to site, but it will expand the locations on each site. School Board President Joe Cacciopo said the current system is so outdated, it could be described as “a half-inch floppy disk.” The new cameras will cover more of
  
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• Carson City hospital foundation receives $10,000 grant

  11-08-2016 09:03
  
  The Carson Tahoe Health Foundation received a $10,000 grant from the Safeway Foundation.The Carson Tahoe Cancer Center offers free classes on complementary therapies for cancer patients to assist them in coping with the side effects of cancer treatment. In 2015, nearly 1,600 complementary therapy sessions, including yoga, massage, art therapy and other modalities were offered at no cost to cancer patients in order to promote healing and ease the daily life challenges encountered by those underg
  
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• Artist sharing stories of Comstock residents through photography

  11-08-2016 09:03
  
  A New Zealand native is visiting Silver City to help tell the stories of longtime Comstock residents. Frances Melhop, voted “One of the World’s 200 Best Advertising Photographers” for 2009-2010 by Luerzers Archive, is bringing her skills to the Resident Artist Program in Silver City this summer. She’s setting up a temporary studio at the Silver City School House this month, photographing several Comstock residents for an exhibition planned next year at the Haldan Art Gal
  
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• Ranch retreat: Frontier days carry on at Bonnie Springs

  11-08-2016 09:00 via lasvegasweekly.com
  
  Horseback riders snake through the Joshua trees and creosote, backdropped by breathtaking and monumental rock formations.
  
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• Hacks, tricks and tips to help you master the Las Vegas Strip

  11-08-2016 09:00 via lasvegasweekly.com
  
  Think you know the Las Vegas Strip? Maybe you do, but maybe you could learn a thing or two. There are plenty of amazing Vegas experiences you have yet to uncover.
  
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• Former aide’s text says Chris Christie ‘flat out lied’ in bridge case

  11-08-2016 07:09 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A former aide to Gov. Chris Christie texted to a colleague during a news conference about the George Washington Bridge lane-closing scandal that Christie “flat out lied” when he denied his senior staff and campaign manager were involved, according to a new court filing.
  
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• Officer’s phone call leads to largest animal fighting ring bust in state history, records show

  11-08-2016 04:49 via reviewjournal.com
  
  What became the largest animal fighting ring bust in state history started with a phone call from an officer working on a separate investigation nearby, records obtained by the Las Vegas Review-Journal show.
  
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• Officer’s phone call leads to largest animal fighting ring bust in state history

  11-08-2016 04:49 via reviewjournal.com
  
  What became the largest animal fighting ring bust in state history started with a phone call from an officer working on a separate investigation nearby, records obtained by the Las Vegas Review-Journal show.
  
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• House-size boulder falls on road near Zion National Park

  11-08-2016 03:16 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A “house-size” boulder fell on the road near Zion National Park on Wednesday, blocking access to the east gate of the Utah park.
  
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• House-size boulder blocking east entrance to Zion National Park

  11-08-2016 03:16 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A “house-size” boulder fell on a major road near Zion National Park on Wednesday, blocking access to the east gate of the Utah park.
  
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• Carson City Sheriff’s Office: Man arrested on suspicion of forgery charges

  11-08-2016 03:11
  
  The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court.TUESDAYAt 3 p.m., Frederick Little, 52, was charged with forgery after a commissary worker at the jail turned over two $10 bills she said belonged to him. The bills were listed as counterfeit. Little was held in lieu of $10,000 bail on the felony charge.At 7:21 p.m., a 31-year-old Carson City painter was charged with possession of paraphernalia after a traffic stop on Highway 50
  
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• Police seek suspect in slot machine burglaries

  11-08-2016 02:25 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Police seek the public’s help in locating a suspect involved in a string of burglaries in northwest Las Vegas and North Las Vegas.
  
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• Las Vegas police looking for suspect in slot machine burglaries

  11-08-2016 02:25 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect involved in a string of burglaries in northwest Las Vegas and North Las Vegas.
  
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• Nevada officials promise bill tightening rules on payday lending

  11-08-2016 02:17 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A Nevada bill tightening restrictions on payday loans is in the pipeline for the upcoming 2017 legislative session, according to the state treasurer.
  
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• Nephew of Manson murder victim finishing documentary on stylist’s life and death

  11-08-2016 01:44 via reviewjournal.com
  
  For more than 15 years, Anthony DiMaria has balanced acting and researching the horrendous murder of his uncle, Jay Sebring, by followers of Charles Manson 47 years ago.
  
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• Cortez Masto ad attacks Heck on anti-abortion stance

  11-08-2016 01:43 via reviewjournal.com
  
  New ad paints Republican Senate candidate Joe Heck as anti-abortion congressman, an active opponent of Planned Parenthood, the nation’s largest abortion provider, and claims he is “against a woman’s right to choose.”
  
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• Report: Bruno Mars in talks for Las Vegas residency

  11-08-2016 00:29 via lasvegassun.com
  
  The Mirror reports that Bruno Mars is in talks for a residency at Caesars Palace in ...
  
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• Dulin new BLM Associate District Manager

  11-08-2016 00:23
  
  Colleen Dulin is the new Carson City District, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Associate District Manager. She was previously the Assistant Field Manager at the BLM Eagle Lake Field Office in Susanville, Calif. Dulin was also the northeastern California Assessment Inventory Monitoring program coordinator and field office budget manager.She began her career with the BLM in 2003, where Dulin worked as a hydrologist and soils scientist for the Medford District in southern Oregon. During her career
  
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• Dulin is new BLM Associate District Manager

  11-08-2016 00:23
  
  Colleen Dulin is the new Carson City District, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Associate District Manager. She was previously the Assistant Field Manager at the BLM Eagle Lake Field Office in Susanville, Calif. Dulin was also the northeastern California Assessment Inventory Monitoring program coordinator and field office budget manager.She began her career with the BLM in 2003, where Dulin worked as a hydrologist and soils scientist for the Medford District in southern Oregon. During her career
  
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