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Assembly passes bill to soften punishment for speeders
Under SB137, drivers will be fined $25 for traveling 10 miles per hour above a posted limit of 60 to 65 mph or 5 mph above a posted limit of 70 mph. But they won't face demerits or insurance increases.
For Razor Ruddock, boxing's wounds won't heal
Ruddock faces a Sept. 2 trial on charges he forcibly took back a $5,000 diamond ring he gave the mother of his 3-year-old son, Shaka. The child is the center of a custody battle.
Brush fire chars 75 acres near Pyramid Lake
Another brush fire was contained Saturday afternoon after burning less than an acre along the Mount Rose Highway south of Reno, she said.
Incense blamed for downtown Reno highrise fire
Both the tower's alarm system and a pump to add pressure to its sprinkler system were found to be inoperative, he said. Even without the pump, the sprinkler system partially worked, he said.
Police look for man who robbed bank
The handlebars of his 10-speed bike were turned up rather than down, deputies said.
DOE contractors make $130,000 goof, audit shows
"We found that contractors paid for training classes that employees had not requested, made duplicate payments to vendors, overpaid vendors and paid for courses that employees did not complete," John C. Layton, the Energy Department's inspector general, said in the audit.
Reno mayor selected for national board
"I am honored to be elected to a leadership position in an extremely influential national group," Griffin said. "This provides an opportunity and recognition for the city of Reno."
Mad dies from injuries received in accident
Troopers said McGarry was walking on a dimly lit section of the highway late at night when he was hit by a pickup. He landed in the westbound travel lanes and then was hit by a car.
Senate panel approves bill calling for vets' home in Vegas
SB327 now goes to the Assembly for final legislative action.
Teenager pleads guilty to reckless driving
Walker, who entered the plea Friday, was a Galena High School student when he struck and killed Manouchehr Daylami, 68, on South Virginia Street.
Martin defeats DeShong
With the win, Martin is 32-1-2 overall for her career. Again, four straight jabs by Martin land squarely on the face of DeShong to end the fight.
Letter: Make kids clean up their messy graffiti
Kids who do the graffiti and tagging have the minds of 3-year-olds. So you must punish them by making them clean up their artwork. Either by painting over it, washing or whatever. I guarantee you that after doing that a few times, they will think twice before tagging again.
Editorial: Extension Service valuable
In Clark County, reverting to this outdated interpretation of Cooperative Extension would mean serving perhaps only 10 percent of the population.
Razor Career Highlights
Here are some highlights of his career, in and out of the ring:
Legislative summaries
CHILD CARE - SB450. Reduces amount of business tax for business that provides for child care of certain employees. To Assembly. 19-2.
Lawmakers pay up after being dubbed deadbeat donors
Lee used leftover campaign contributions, while many of those who played received commitments from special interest groups to make good on the donation.
Assembly members say university officials untruthful in testimony
University officials say it throws funding for the service, operated statewide by the University of Nevada Reno, into question and could endanger the program which employs 150 people.
Girlfriend arrested in fatal stabbing
Police said the victim was stabbed at least twice during an argument with Aguilar inside the Broadway apartment unit they shared.
Bear shot and killed by deputy at Tahoe
The mall is located across from the Hyatt Regency Resort & Casino near the shores of Lake Tahoe. The mall features a mixture of professional offices and restaurants.
Colo Springs 8, Las Vegas 6
The Stars had jumped out to a 3-0 lead with three runs in the first on RBI singles by Chad Tredaway, Stoney Briggs and Charles Poe.
Fight disintegrates after Tyson bites Holyfield
Steve Carp
In what you sometimes see in a professional wrestling ring instead of a prizefighting ring, Mike Tyson was disqualified after the third round of his scheduled 12-round WBA heavyweight championship fight after he bit reigning champ Evander Holyfield on both of his ears.
Gonzalez defeats Granciosa
Super lightweights, 10 rounds
Chavez defeats LaCoursiere
Decision: Chavez wins his 100th career fight on an unianimous decision. One judge scores the fight 100-89 and the other two judge the bout 99-90 in favor of Chavez. LaCoursiere went the distance in defeat, dropping his career record to 22-7-1. With the win, Chavez, arguably the best all time in his division, is rumored for a showdown with fellow Mexican Miquel Angel Gonzalez.
Holyfield vs. Tyson: Round by Round
Mills Lane stops the fight before round four starts after Mike Tyson bites Holyfield twice in the ears. Holyfield wins by disqualification.
Neighbors say woman ill, reclusive during past year
Neighbors in the well-manicured neighborhood on the southeast side of the Las Vegas Valley said they seldom saw Mrs. Murphy and her husband, Richard, but few knew of her medical problems.
Tax break for art collectors going nowhere
"They don't have the votes," says Taxation Chairman Mike McGinness, R-Fallon.

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