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July 6, 2009

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Mine operator honored for safety record
Mining companies in various categories were recognized for achieving the greatest number of work hours in 1996 without an injury that resulted in lost work days.
Tribe gears up for Pinenut festival
In addition to a blessing ceremony, the event also will feature a pow-wow, Western States Indian Rodeo, fry bread contest and Indian car contest.
New York woman wins title
She will be speaking out on education, health and welfare issues as part of a yearlong public appearance contract valued at some $100,000, pageant founder David Marmel said Sunday.
Man killed while walking on I-80
The motorist pulled over to render aid to Frew and a trooper was called to the scene. Attempts to revive him failed and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
BLM considers water rights purchases for threatened Walker Lake
"We're looking at opportunities and challenges before us," he said. "This is action that can be taken to prevent the dewatering of the lake without destroying the agriculture of Lyon County."
Washoe County panel to mull protection of streams from growth boom
The county needs to address the issue because a growth boom will increase pressure to develop along streams and use their water for new homes, county officials said.
Dog mistakenly put to sleep
The dog was put to sleep on Aug. 31, a day after a companion of owner Billie Cook went to the pound to retrieve it.
Prosecution to wrap up case against man accused of murdering two
Middleton lawyer Fred Pinkerton said he expects the defense to take no more than three days, meaning the case could go to the jury as early as Friday.
University VP to return to the classroom
Miltenberger also served as a vice president at Santa Rosa, Calif., Junior College and Truckee Meadows Community College.

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