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    Nevada Reports Jump In Coronavirus Cases, 32 More Deaths

    Jan 04, 2021

    LAS VEGAS (AP) — State public health officials have reported a jump in Nevada coronavirus cases, adding more than 2,700 new patients to the pandemic tally and 32 more deaths.

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    Derek Carr Rallies Las Vegas Raiders To 32-31 Win In Denver

    Jan 04, 2021

    DENVER (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders rallied to beat the Denver Broncos 32-31 on Darren Waller's 2-point conversion catch with 27 seconds left.

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    Musk's Boring Co. Lines Up Support For Its Teslas-In-Tunnels Transit

    Dec 18, 2020

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    California Judge Extends Strip-Club Exemption From Lockdown

    Dec 17, 2020

    SAN DIEGO (AP) — A California judge has extended an order exempting San Diego strip clubs from state pandemic-related restrictions, a setback for Gov. Gavin Newsom in his efforts to make his orders stick.

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    CCSD, Teachers Union Reach Agreement On In-Person Learning

    Dec 17, 2020

    The Clark County School District says it has reached an agreement with the teachers union that could lead to reopening schools for younger students early next year.

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    3 Life Terms For Reno Child Sex Trafficker Who Placed Ads

    Dec 17, 2020

    RENO, Nev. (AP) — A 28-year-old Reno man convicted of child sex trafficking has been sentenced to three life terms in prison.

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    Winter Weather Advisory For Lake Tahoe Ahead Of Sierra Storm

    Dec 17, 2020

    RENO, Nev. (AP) — The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the Lake Tahoe region ahead of another storm expected to bring up to a foot of snow to the upper elevations.

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    Raiders Missing 4 More Defensive Starters For Chargers Game

    Dec 17, 2020

    The Las Vegas Raiders will be without four more defensive starters for their first game under new coordinator Rod Marinelli.

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    Amid Mask Complaints, Nevada Hits New Daily Virus Death Toll

    Dec 17, 2020

    RENO, Nev. (AP) — Nevada reported a new record number of coronavirus deaths for a single day on Wednesday, the morning after Reno-area residents voiced strong objections to lawmakers about mask mandates and business restrictions and school closures.

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    End-Of-The-Year Shake-Up Near The Top Of Metro Police

    Dec 17, 2020

    One of the most well-known officers in the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is retiring.

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    Part 2

    Jan 05, 2021

    2020 was a historic year.

    Many people can’t wait to put it behind us.

    But many consider it, regardless of what it was, a year of awakening.

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    Nevada Residents Protest Virus Regulations At County Meeting

    Dec 16, 2020

    RENO, Nev. (AP) — County officials in Nevada have said more than 60 residents testified about coronavirus restrictions during a Washoe County commissioners and that some argued against mask mandates.

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    Driver Of Truck That Killed 5 Bicyclists Facing DUI Charge

    Dec 16, 2020

    LAS VEGAS (AP) — Prosecutors in Las Vegas say the driver of a box truck that struck and killed five bicyclists on a stretch of Nevada highway last week told investigators he fell asleep at the wheel but had a high level of methamphetamine in his system.

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    Part I

    Jan 04, 2021

    2020 was a lot. It felt like 10 years instead of just one. 

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    Clark County Approves $3 Million In Marijuana Taxes For Youth Services

    Dec 16, 2020

    The Clark County Commission approved using almost $3 million in marijuana business license fees to help youth and at-risk children.

    The commission said in a tweet that the money will go to support the Joint Transitional Housing & Rehousing Program for Youth.

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    NV Energy Warns Of Scammers Impersonating Employees

    Dec 16, 2020

    NV Energy issued a warning about people impersonating employees of the company.

    The company said the scammers are calling business and residential customers, making threats about cutting off their electric service, and demanding the customer pay immediately to keep it on.

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    Marinelli Has Little Time To Fix Raiders Defensive Woes

    Dec 16, 2020

    Rod Marinelli doesn't have much time to fix all the problems on the Las Vegas Raiders defense.

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    Las Vegas-Area Commission Certifies 15-Vote Win For New Member

    Dec 16, 2020

    LAS VEGAS (AP) — The elected body with jurisdiction over the Las Vegas Strip has signed off on a Democratic former Nevada secretary of state's 15-vote electoral victory over a veteran Republican Las Vegas City Council member.

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    John L. Smith On Nevada's Roll Out Of The Coronavirus Vaccine

    Dec 16, 2020

    The week began with a sense of hope with the arrival of the first COVID vaccine in the nation. 

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    New Moratorium Takes Effect As Evictions Surge

    Dec 16, 2020

    Governor Steve Sisolak just signed a new eviction moratorium thi

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    The Vegas Movie Experience Was Anything But Normal In 2020

    Dec 18, 2020

    Going to the movies this year was a whole different experience in 2020 — especially the going part. 

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    9th Circuit: Nevada's COVID-19 Church Attendance Cap Illegal

    Dec 15, 2020

    RENO, Nev. (AP) — A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of two Nevada churches that say the state's COVID-19 restrictions violate their First Amendment rights.

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    Utah College Votes To Nix Confederate-Tied 'Dixie' From Name

    Dec 15, 2020

    SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A university in Utah voted Monday to drop "Dixie" from its name. The move is another example of the nation's reexamination of the remnants of Confederacy and slavery.

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    Some Nevada Business Leaders Optimistic After Extended Cap

    Dec 15, 2020

    LAS VEGAS (AP) — Gov. Steve Sisolak's decision to extend the state's coronavirus-related business restrictions until at least Jan. 15 has left some local business leaders mildly optimistic about the future of the industry.

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    Nevada Electors Award Six Electoral College Votes To Biden

    Dec 15, 2020

    CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada has awarded its Electoral College votes to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.

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