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Democrat Harris Signs UNR Students' Anti-Racism Petition

Oct 14, 2019

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is joining University of Nevada, Reno students calling for university officials to take action over displays of white nationalist, anti-Semitic, sexist and anti-LGBTQ messages displayed on campus or involving other

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Wayne Newton's Former Ranch Casa de Shenandoah Sold

Oct 14, 2019

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Records show that Wayne Newton's former home Casa de Shenandoah has been sold.

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Oblad, Magyar Lead UNLV Over Vanderbilt 34-10

Oct 14, 2019

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Kenyon Olbad threw for 172 yards and a pair of touchdowns, Chad Magyar rushed for 116 yards and a touchdown and UNLV beat Vanderbilt 34-10 on Saturday.

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Solar Power Plant Developer Files Complaint Against DOE

Oct 14, 2019

The Pahrump Valley Times reports that the original developer of the Crescent Dunes solar project near Tonopah has filed a complaint against the U.S.

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North Las Vegas, Henderson To Consider Domestic Violence Law Changes

Oct 14, 2019

North Las Vegas and Henderson are considering adopting laws to sidestep a requirement to provide jury trials in misdemeanor domestic abuse cases where gun ownership rights could be affected.

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Bicyclist Completes Solo Ride Of Entire Pony Express Trail

Oct 14, 2019

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Jan Bennett endured food poisoning, hail and near misses with tornado weather on her solo bicycle ride across the entire 2,220-mile Pony Express Trail from St. Joseph, Missouri, to Sacramento, California.

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Stastny Gets 2 Power-Play Goals, Las Vegas Beats Kings 5-2

Oct 14, 2019

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Vegas Golden Knights thought their power play had been playing well, despite a 3-for-17 start this season.

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UNR Investigates Another Swastika In Stairwell

Oct 12, 2019

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Officials at the University of Nevada, Reno are reviewing the discovery of another swastika in a campus stairwell that's been targeted before.

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Nye County Abandons Plan To Restrict Brothel Workers Leaving

Oct 12, 2019

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Nevada county has decided to abandon a controversial proposal that would have further limited the hours when legal prostitutes were allowed to leave licensed brothels.

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Tennis Instructor Sues Las Vegas Country Club, Alleges Race Bias

Oct 12, 2019

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A tennis instructor is suing an exclusive Las Vegas country club, alleging she was wrongly fired in 2016 after an influential club member made "blatantly racist" comments about her biracial children.

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Democrat Elizabeth Warren Marches In Las Vegas Pride Parade

Oct 12, 2019

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren danced to Aretha Franklin and posed for selfies as she marched Friday night in the Las Vegas Pride parade.

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Salmonella Outbreak Likely Tied To Elko Casino Restaurant

Oct 11, 2019

ELKO, Nev.

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2 Motels Near UNR To Be Demolished For New Reno Bus Station

Oct 11, 2019

RENO, Nev. (AP) — The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County plans to raze two motels just south of the University of Nevada, Reno campus to make way for a new rapid bus transit station.

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With Warming, Get Used To Blackouts To Prevent Wildfires

Oct 11, 2019

WASHINGTON (AP) — Expect more preventative power blackouts in California as the climate gets hotter and drier and the wildfire season gets nastier and longer, scientists say.

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Nevada Governor Vows To 'Root Out' Crime In Pot Marketplace

Oct 11, 2019

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada's governor expressed outrage Friday and vowed to tighten oversight of the state's lucrative legal marijuana marketplace in response to reports that a foreign national contributed to two top state political candidates last year in a bid to skirt rules to op

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As Vaping Illnesses Rise, Should Governments Step In?

Oct 11, 2019

The number of illnesses and deaths in the country tied to vaping – or using electronic cigarettes - continues to rise. 

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SNHD Reminds Pregnant Women To Get A Flu Shot

Oct 11, 2019

The Southern Nevada Health District is warning that pregnant women have a higher risk of being hospitalized if they get the flu.

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Gas Prices In Nevada Rise While Prices Drop Around The Country

Oct 11, 2019

Gas prices are going down across the country.  But in Nevada, they've been going up.

Nevada ranks third when it comes to gas prices in the country, according to AAA, which says the average price in the state is now $3.44 for a gallon of regular unleaded. 

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Las Vegas Hospital Opens Burn And Reconstructive Care Center

Oct 11, 2019

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Las Vegas hospital has become the second medical facility in the region to open a burn treatment center.

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Garland Scores Twice, Coyotes Top Vegas 4-1 For 1st Win

Oct 11, 2019

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — During the first two games of the season, the Arizona Coyotes got quality goaltending, prime scoring chances and solid play from their defense.

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Business Men Indicted For Campaign Law Violations Contributed To Nevada Politicians

Oct 10, 2019

Two businessmen who have been indicted on campaign finance law violations made large contributions to Nevada candidates, including Republican gubernatorial hopeful Adam Laxalt and former Republican attorney general candidate Wes Duncan,

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Las Vegas Changes Domestic Violence Laws, Advocates Say Victims In More Danger

Oct 10, 2019

The city of Las Vegas decided it would stop charging people with misdemeanors for domestic violence. 

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Hundreds Of Bollards Along Las Vegas Strip To Be Shortened

Oct 10, 2019

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Hundreds of steel posts along the Las Vegas Strip will be shortened to address safety concerns.

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Construction Begins Soon On New Reno Indoor Sports Dome

Oct 10, 2019

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Construction begins in south Reno later this month for a 120,000-square-foot indoor sports facility for children and adults.

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USGA's 2023 Senior Amateur Championship Set Near Lake Tahoe

Oct 10, 2019

RENO, Nev. (AP) — The U.S. Golf Association has announced a mountain course near Lake Tahoe will host the 69th U.S. Senior Amateur Championship in August 2023.

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