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Man convicted of fraud wins appeal in 9th circuit
The conviction of a former Alaska prosecutor on wire fraud charges is no longer valid, a federal appeals court has determined. A 2010 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court narrowed the definition of the kind of wire fraud to which Avery pleaded guilty in 2007, according to an opinion issued ...
As fires rage, feds cut funding on prevention
As the West battles one catastrophic wildfire after another, the federal government is spending less and less on its main program for preventing blazes in the first place. A combination of government austerity and the ballooning cost of battling the ruinous fires has taken a bite out of federal efforts ...
Vegas police to pay $26.3M to switch radio systems
Las Vegas police are switching radio systems after spending two years and $42 million on a network that led to complaints of dropped calls and dead zones. The Las Vegas Sun reports (http://bit.ly/190JDKE ) the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's fiscal affairs panel approved a $26.3 million replacement deal with ...
Vegas police officer facing dismissal in drug case
A Las Vegas police officer is suspended without pay pending dismissal after being accused of unlawfully obtaining prescription painkillers. An aide to Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson says Officer Ramin Allen Amely is expected to take a plea deal July 1 on a felony possession of a controlled substance ...
Grads sickened by substance at school's grad party
Washoe County deputies are investigating after some students at a Catholic high school in Reno ingested an illegal substance at a "Safe and Sober" graduation party. The acting president of Bishop Manogue High School, Jim Toner, tells the Reno Gazette-Journal (http://on.rgj.com/1bVCF5C ) that at least one student was taken to ...
Possible human remains found in northern Arizona
Construction crews paving a road to the Grand Canyon Skywalk have uncovered what authorities say appear to be human remains. Authorities say a small pile of bones were found near a road's edge Monday. Bureau of Land Management spokeswoman Deborah Stevens says environmental consultants have been called in to perform ...
Nevada receives $3.4 million homeland security
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval will decide later this week what to do with more than $3.4 million in grant money from the federal Department of Homeland Security. The award was announced Tuesday. It's $700,000 more than the state got from the department last year. The Republican governor chairs the Nevada ...
Steven Brooks set for mid-July preliminary hearing
More California court dates have been set for former Nevada Assemblyman Steven Brooks on charges stemming from a car chase and police confrontation in March. Prosecutors say that a Victorville, Calif. judge on Tuesday set a pre-preliminary hearing July 16, and a preliminary hearing July 18. Brooks' defense previously asked ...
Firm seeks FAA OK for tall Vegas Strip thrill ride
A Florida-based thrill ride developer is seeking federal approval for air space to allow a 650-foot-tall roller coaster on the Las Vegas Strip. U.S. Thrill Rides LLC, of Windmere, Fla., submitted a request in April to the Federal Aviation Administration for the ride that would be called the Polercoaster, the ...
Elko man suspected of statutory rape of teen
A 22-year-old Elko man has been arrested after his wife told sheriff's deputies he had sexual contact with an underage girl. Elko County Undersheriff Clair Morris told the Elko Daily Free Press (http://tinyurl.com/keqvftp ) Matthew Blake was booked into the county jail Sunday on suspicion of statutory sexual seduction. Morris ...
Man struck, killed by cargo train near Fernley
A Fernley man has died after being hit by a freight train in his hometown. Union Pacific spokesman Mark Davis says the 86-car train was traveling from Sparks to Chicago about 6:30 a.m. Tuesday when the incident occurred. Lt. Johnny Smith with the Lyon County Sheriff's Office says the man ...
USFS may not refill Incline Lake after all
The U.S. Forest Service is leaning toward abandoning plans to restore a small lake overlooking Lake Tahoe to the way it was when the rich and famous vacationed at the private enclave a half century ago and instead let it return to a natural wetland. The federal government bought Incline ...
Couples can now wed at Electric Daisy Carnival
Finally, there's something for couples who'd rather have rave music than a string quartet at their wedding. Organizers of the Electric Daisy Carnival say they're teaming up with Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapels to hold overnight ceremonies at the mega-party this weekend. Couples can opt for a "traditional" ceremony performed ...
Nevada prison inmate may be blocked from appeals
The Nevada Supreme Court is telling an inmate serving life in prison to quit filing "meritless" lawsuits. The Las Vegas Sun reports (http://bit.ly/13QpXng ) the state high court ruled Monday that Michael Steve Cox may lose the ability to file appeals if he keeps filing lawsuits without paying required fees. ...
2 Clark County pools to try for record swim lesson
Clark County officials are dedicating two pools to an international attempt at holding the world's largest swim lesson. Desert Breeze pool on Spring Mountain Road and Hollywood pool on Hollywood Boulevard are open on a first-come, first-served basis Tuesday morning to about 150 record-breaker hopefuls. The lesson is set for ...
Gas tank drilling thieves strike in Elko again
A mysterious gasoline thief has struck again in rural northeast Nevada. The Elko Daily Free Press reports (http://tinyurl.com/kjlp2va) the latest victims include the newspaper itself. Police say the gas thieves have hit more than a dozen vehicles the past month, drilling holes in gas tanks and apparently draining the fuel ...
New law allows wild horse management agreements
Wild horse advocates are celebrating a newfound ability to help manage wild horses in the Silver State. Advocates gathered Monday with Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval during a signing ceremony for AB264. The new law allows agreements between the state and advocacy groups to humanely manage wild animals on state lands ...
Past, present city councilors mull Reno mayor bids
A number of past and present members of the Reno City Council are considering running for mayor next year when Bob Cashell is forced to step down because of term limits. Those in the mix include former councilman Dave Aiazzi (eye-AH'-zee), now a member of the Washoe County School Board, ...
Man says he was mad at pastor before church arson
Police say a 35-year-old man who admitted to setting fire to a Las Vegas church told them the pastor tried to "back door him" and was "not keeping it real." A police report sheds more light on the arrest of 35-year-old Adrian Kincade, who was booked into Clark County jail ...
Bird flying into power line starts fire in Reno
Officials say a small brush fire in southwest Reno sparked when a bird crashed into a power pole and fell to the ground. NV Energy spokesman Karl Walquist says there were no power outages following the bird's misguided flight about 7:30 a.m. Monday. He says residents were able to put ...
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