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• Feds eye compromise on desert off-road race in Nevada

  12-08-2016 23:13
  
  RENO — A federal agency is considering a compromise that would allow a popular off-highway race from Las Vegas to Reno next week with a slower, no-pass zone through part of a new national monument. The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is mulling final approval of the 640-mile, two-day “Best in the Desert Vegas to Reno Race” that would pass though the Basin and Range National Monument that President Obama designated last summer, said Michael Herder, manager of the agency’s E
  
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• Judge overturns conviction of younger man featured in ‘Making a Murderer’

  12-08-2016 22:52 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A federal court in Wisconsin has overturned the conviction of a man found guilty of helping his uncle kill Teresa Halbach in a case profiled in the Netflix documentary “Making a Murderer.”
  
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• Las Vegas museum names shark hatchlings after Olympic swim stars

  12-08-2016 21:47 via lasvegassun.com
  
  Olympic pride was in the air when officials at a museum in Las Vegas went fishing for names for three newly hatched banded bamboo sharks. They came up with Phelps, King and Miller — after American gold medal swimmers ...
  
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• Metro seeks help finding a suspect in February homicide

  12-08-2016 21:19 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Officers responding to a report of gunshots near Marion Drive and Owens Avenue on Feb. 20 found 60-year-old Heriberto Diaz-Marcial suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest.
  
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• Louisiana governor declares state of emergency in New Orleans flooding

  12-08-2016 20:57 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Heavy rain and widespread flooding in Louisiana lead the governor to declare a state of emergency on Friday, with more rain expected over the state through Saturday.
  
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• Crews have Great Basin National Park fire about 30 percent contained

  12-08-2016 20:21 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A growing team of firefighters is making progress against a wildfire that has burned a campground and closed portions of Great Basin National Park.
  
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• ICYMI: The Perseid meteor shower was beautiful — PHOTOS

  12-08-2016 20:11 via reviewjournal.com
  
  If you missed the Perseid meteor shower last night, don’t worry — photographers around the world captured the bursts of light crossing the sky.
  
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• Eastbound Charleston reopens at Decatur after rollover crash

  12-08-2016 19:32 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Eastbound Charleston Boulevard has reopened at Decatur Boulevard after a Friday morning rollover crash that sent one person to the hospital.
  
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• Eastbound Charleston closed at Decatur after rollover crash

  12-08-2016 19:32 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Eastbound Charleston Boulevard is closed at Decatur Boulevard after a Friday morning rollover crash that sent one person to the hospital.
  
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• Ex-Penn State coach Sandusky testifies at hearing that he never molested boys

  12-08-2016 18:13 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Jerry Sandusky took the stand Friday to forcefully deny the child molestation charges he was convicted of four years ago and said it wasn’t his idea to waive his right to testify during his 2012 trial.
  
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• Passengers, crew injured when Calif.-bound JetBlue flight hits turbulence

  12-08-2016 16:13 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A JetBlue flight was diverted to western South Dakota after turbulence left more than 20 passengers and crew members injured.
  
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• Pedestrian killed Thursday in southeast Las Vegas crash was in a crosswalk

  12-08-2016 15:40 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Las Vegas police say the woman who died after being hit by a car Thursday night in the southeast valley was walking in a marked crosswalk.
  
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• Pedestrian killed in southeast Las Vegas crash was in a crosswalk

  12-08-2016 15:40 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Las Vegas police say the woman who died after being hit by a car in the southeast valley was walking in a marked crosswalk Thursday night.
  
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• From Lonely Planet, a Guide to What’s Free (or Cheap)

  12-08-2016 15:08
  A new book from Lonely Planet is a guide to what’s free (or a bargain) in more than 60 cities and destinations around the world.
  
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• Terrorism not cause of multiple Thailand blasts, police say

  12-08-2016 09:24 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A wave of coordinated explosions rattled cities and resort towns across southern Thailand, killing at least four people and wounding dozens more. Police said Friday about 10 foreigners were among the injured.
  
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• Thompson returns from injury at TE for CHS

  12-08-2016 08:15
  
  The 2015 football season was a difficult one for Josh Thompson.The junior tight end, who spent time on the varsity as a sophomore, watched his teammates win their third straight Sierra League championship after suffering a season-ending knee injury against North Valleys in the third game of the season.“I had just caught a pass and I went to make a cut and my knee just buckled,” Thompson said. “I completely tore the ligament.”It was a tough time for Thompson, whose demean
  
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• The Popcorn Stand: No means no and that’s all no means

  12-08-2016 08:15
  
  No. It’s the most misunderstood word in the English language. The Bible says let your yes be yes and your no be no. In other words when you say yes — or especially when you say no — you better mean it.But even when you say no and mean it, people seem to have a hard time grasping this concept. I hate it when I answer a question with no and the person replies “are you sure?” Yes, I’m sure I meant no. Otherwise, I would have said, “I’m not sure.&rdqu
  
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• Monument honoring former coach Jim Frank revitalized

  12-08-2016 08:15
  
  There’s always a story behind a monument, such as the one erected at Carson High School’s track-football complex dedicated to Jim Frank. To keep the memory of the beloved track and distance coach alive, the school honored him with a refurbished monument at the complex named after him Thursday morning, thanks to the Carson City Host Lions Club. “He loved Carson sports,” said Host Lions member Kevin Baily. “It’s also our way of giving back to the community and
  
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• It is rocket science at Carson City Library

  12-08-2016 08:15
  
  Antonis Michael, with Spokes Across America, teaches, from left, Ella Wick, Katie Schulze, both 12, and Eyden Nicholas, 10, about water rockets at the Carson City Library in Carson City, Nev., on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2016. Spokes Across America is a team of MIT and Harvard students who bike across the country teaching STEM skills at schools, libraries and camps.…
  
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• CHS Notebook: It’s trial by fire for Truesdale

  12-08-2016 08:15
  
  The plan for Landon Truesdale was simple. Progress enough at cornerback to give Greg Wallace some breathers during games and play a lot of special teams.That changed Wednesday when Wallace, the outstanding senior wingback/cornerback, was ruled out for the season.Now, Truesdale is the starter, and having to learn on the job.“I was a little nervous at first,” Truesdale said after Thursday’s practice. “It’s a big spot to fill, but with hard work I feel I can get the j
  
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• Chili cookoff to return to Dayton Valley Days Sept. 17-18

  12-08-2016 08:15
  
  At least 20 competitive chili cooks from Nevada and surrounding states will be vying for awards at an annual street festival to benefit historic sites in Dayton. The sixth annual Dayton Valley Days street festival returns Sept. 17-18 and offers chili cooks the chance to qualify for the World Chili Championships scheduled in October at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno. The International Chili Society sanctioned cookoff will be staged at Logan Alley in Old Town Dayton. Judging will be led by none
  
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• Caution urged for vehicles with flashing lights

  12-08-2016 08:15
  
  On Thursday, Aug. 4, a person of interest came forward in the alleged illegal attempted traffic stop that happened last week. That afternoon, members of the Nevada Highway Patrol contacted, and thoroughly interviewed the person of interest. Nevada Highway Patrol and local law enforcement agencies urge the public to used discretion, however, if a vehicle behind them is exhibiting or displaying white flashing lights only, the vehicle may not be a legitimate emergency vehicle. Yielding to a vehicl
  
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• Carson City District Attorney ask for full court review in 2014 murder case

  12-08-2016 08:15
  
  Carson City District Attorney Jason Woodbury has filed a 44-page petition asking for a full Nevada Supreme Court review of the decision overturning Leonardo Cardoza’s murder conviction.Cardoza was convicted of murdering Desiree Bragg, 19, by ramming her with his vehicle, crushing her against the garage of her mother’s home. He was sentenced to life in prison in August 2014 plus added consecutive sentences for use of a deadly weapon and the attempted murder of Bragg’s boyfriend
  
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• Breast Center in Carson city has grand opening

  12-08-2016 08:15
  
  The Carson Tahoe Breast Center is officially open.The new center has been taking patients since July 27, but held a grand opening Thursday to introduce it to the public.The facility now offers 3D mammography, breast MRI, ultrasound, and biopsy, as well as dexa bone density testing for osteoporosis and osteopenia, the precursor to osteoporosis. The new center, located inside Carson Tahoe Sierra Surgery, is equipped with two Hologic 2D and 3D mammography machines, which can also be used for biops
  
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• Annual Perseid meteor shower set to rival previous years

  12-08-2016 08:15
  
  The annual Perseid meteor shower is set to outshine previous years with above average meteor numbers over the weekend, according to NASA. “You might be able to see 120 an hour,” said Tony Berendsen, astronomer and guide for Tahoe Star Tours. “The normal is about 60.”As Earth orbits around the sun and through the wake of the Swift-Tuttle Comet, bits of debris from the 17-mile-wide icy space ball enter the Earth’s atmosphere at 133,000 mph, reaching temperatures of 3,
  
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• Pedestrian dies despite witness administering CPR after southeast Las Vegas crash

  12-08-2016 08:02 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A woman was killed after she was struck by a vehicle near Eastern and Sahara avenues Thursday night.
  
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• Ecuador ready to set date for questioning of WikiLeaks’ head Assange

  12-08-2016 06:31 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Ecuador said Thursday it’s ready to set a date for Swedish prosecutors to question Julian Assange inside its London embassy — a potential breakthrough in the years-long international impasse over the WikiLeaks founder.
  
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• DEA rules marijuana has no medical use, keeps classification same as heroin

  12-08-2016 05:12 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration on Thursday denied requests to stop classifying marijuana as a dangerous drug with no medical use, leaving users and businesses in limbo after many states have legalized pot for medical or recreational purposes.
  
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• Sheriff’s seek help in finding missing teen

  12-08-2016 03:55
  
  Carson City Sheriff’s deputies are searching for 15-year-old Sierra Hardiman. Hardiman ran away from her residence in Carson City sometime between 10 p.m. July 22 and 5 a.m. July 23. Sierra is described as a white female, 5-feet 5-inches, 115 pounds with blue eyes and brown hair. Sierra left a note and has run away from her home many times in the past and has been known to be in Carson City with friends. She was last seen wearing a dark grey sweatshirt with a coffee mug logo and blue jeans
  
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• Carson City Sheriff’s Office: Man arrested on suspicion of forgery of a credit card

  12-08-2016 03:55
  
  The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court.WEDNESDAYAt 4:40 a.m., Ronny Mejia of New York was arrested on suspicion of four felony counts after the Lakeview Police Department in Illinois called Carson dispatch to say one of their board members had his credit card information used to book a room at the Plaza Motel in Carson while the victim was in Illinois. He first identified himself as Manuel Gomez then gave deputies thr
  
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• Osbourne lawsuit lands in Douglas

  12-08-2016 03:27
  
  MINDEN — Ozzy Osbourne’s “Crazy Train” is making a stop in Douglas County District Court in Minden after the guitarist on the album filed suit seeking more than $2 million in royalties.Bassist Robert Daisley filed the lawsuit in Minden on Monday against Osbourne and Blizzard Music Ltd., the company in charge of distributing royalties for the hit albums “Blizzard of Ozz,” and “Diary of a Madman.”Daisley said he’s one-third author of “Cra
  
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• Ozzy Osbourne lawsuit lands in Douglas

  12-08-2016 02:50
  
  MINDEN — Ozzy Osbourne’s “Crazy Train” is making a stop in Douglas County District Court in Minden after the guitarist on the album filed suit seeking more than $2 million in royalties.Bassist Robert Daisley filed the lawsuit in Minden on Monday against Osbourne and Blizzard Music Ltd., the company in charge of distributing royalties for the hit albums “Blizzard of Ozz,” and “Diary of a Madman.”Daisley said he is one-third author of “Crazy Tr
  
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• British man’s trial over arrest at Las Vegas Trump rally continued

  12-08-2016 02:44 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The federal trial of the British man charged in connection with an alleged threat against Donald Trump at a Las Vegas rally has been continued until Oct. 3.
  
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• Fellow higher education board primary challenger endorses Carter

  12-08-2016 02:07 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A candidate who once hoped to take Michael Wixom’s seat on the state’s higher education board has endorsed a fellow challenger.
  
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• Fellow challenger endorses Carter for Nevada’s higher education board

  12-08-2016 02:07 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A candidate who once hoped to take Michael Wixom’s seat on the state’s higher education board has endorsed a fellow challenger.
  
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• Olympic swimmers inspire names for Las Vegas museum’s new shark babies — VIDEO

  12-08-2016 01:59 via reviewjournal.com
  
  In honor of the Olympic Games, officials at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum have named shark hatchlings after some of America’s top swimmers, including Michael Phelps and Las Vegas native Cody Miller.
  
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• Olympic swimmers inspire names for Las Vegas museum’s new shark babies

  12-08-2016 01:59 via reviewjournal.com
  
  In honor of the Olympic Games, officials at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum have named shark hatchlings after some of America’s top swimmers, including Michael Phelps and Las Vegas native Cody Miller.
  
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• Inmate dies at Las Vegas hospital

  12-08-2016 01:56 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Nicholas Petroff, 44, died at Spring Valley Hospital in Las Vegas, the Nevada Department of Corrections said in a release. Petroff, who had been housed at Casa Grande Transitional Housing facility in Las Vegas, was serving 19-48 months for fraudulent use of a credit card.
  
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• Report: Reds Hawks, Desert Hawks and Nighthawks in play for name of Vegas NHL team

  12-08-2016 01:05 via lasvegassun.com
  
  Chris Creamer of Sportslogos.net reports Foley's company has registered domain names for three possible choices: Reds Hawks, Desert Hawks and Nighthawks. He also reports ...
  
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• Report: Red Hawks, Desert Hawks and Nighthawks in play for name of Vegas NHL team

  12-08-2016 01:05 via lasvegassun.com
  
  Chris Creamer of Sportslogos.net reports Foley's company has registered domain names for three possible choices: Reds Hawks, Desert Hawks and Nighthawks. He also reports ...
  
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• Henderson, North Las Vegas fire departments awarded Department of Homeland Security grant funding

  12-08-2016 01:00 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The Henderson and North Las Vegas fire departments will soon benefit from nearly $4 million in Department of Homeland Security grant funding.
  
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• Henderson, North Las Vegas fire departments awarded Department of Homeland Security funds

  12-08-2016 01:00 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The Henderson and North Las Vegas fire departments soon will benefit from nearly $4 million in Department of Homeland Security grant funding.
  
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• Six-time Nevada felon gets 30 years in prison for robbery

  12-08-2016 00:39 via reviewjournal.com
  
  A North Las Vegas man who robbed a convenience store with a long-barreled shotgun in 2011 was sentenced Thursday to 30 years in federal prison.
  
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• Second-quarter earnings rise for Silver State Credit Union

  12-08-2016 00:29 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Silver State Schools Credit Union on Thursday said second-quarter earnings rose 1.2 percent from a year earlier, helped by improved credit quality and a decline in delinquent loans.
  
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• Reno-area health officials find mosquitoes with West Nile

  12-08-2016 00:13
  
  LAS VEGAS — Health officials in Reno are reporting the discovery of West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes in Washoe County, in the Lemmon Valley area. The Washoe County Health District didn’t report that any humans were infected. It said officials will increase insecticide fogging and trapping to monitor mosquito activity. Health officials say people can help prevent being bitten by mosquitoes by wearing pants and long sleeve shirts during morning and evening hours, and using insect re
  
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• Nevada Gov. Sandoval opposing gun buyer background check measure

  12-08-2016 00:13
  
  LAS VEGAS — Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval came out against a background check initiative supported by gun control advocates on the November ballot, saying Thursday it would “unnecessarily restrict rights of law-abiding Nevadans.” “The governor does not support Question 1,” Sandoval spokeswoman Mari St. Martin said in a statement. It said Sandoval wasn’t satisfied the measure addressed “the complex issue of keeping firearms out of the hands of criminals.&rdq
  
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• Eyeing move, Raiders scout sites for Reno training camp

  12-08-2016 00:13
  
  RENO — Business executives who want to bring the Oakland Raiders to Las Vegas met with northern Nevada lawmakers to get them up to speed on their plans and scout sites for a potential training camp in the Reno area, in case the Nevada move goes through. Raiders executives met with legislators on Wednesday to explain their proposal, according to the Reno Gazette-Journal. A 65,000-seat, domed stadium is expected to cost $1.7 billion to $2.1 billion, and backers have called for $750 million i
  
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• 1 ejected, 1 trapped in vehicle in US 95 crash

  12-08-2016 00:12 via reviewjournal.com
  
  Nevada Highway Patrol is responding to a crash on U.S. Highway 95 in the northwest valley Thursday afternoon.
  
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• Water park operators in Las Vegas Valley say slides are safe

  12-08-2016 00:11 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The death of a 10-year-old boy on a 17-story water slide in Kansas on Sunday may have scared some would-be water park patrons. But operators of the valley’s two water parks said parents have nothing to fear.
  
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• Local water park operators say slides are safe

  12-08-2016 00:11 via reviewjournal.com
  
  The death of a 10-year-old boy on a 17-story water slide in Kansas on Sunday may have scared some would-be water park patrons. But operators of the valley’s two water parks said parents have nothing to fear.
  
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