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2006 In The News - by Date

Date Headline Topic
December 29, 2006 Reno travelers scramble to avoid Denver stormRGJ Transportation/Roads
December 29, 2006 NEW YEAR'S EVE: Ready to celebrateLVRJ Cities/Counties (Nevada)
December 28, 2006 Las Vegas authorities finishing plans for New Year's EveRGJ Public Safety (Law)
December 28, 2006 Fremont Street readies to partyLVRJ Cities/Counties (Nevada)
December 27, 2006 Winds stop planes, topple trucks in western NevadaNev.Appeal Environmental/Natural Resources
December 27, 2006 History on the moveLVSun History/Museums
December 27, 2006 Rain slows wildfire that threatened homesRGJ Environmental/Natural Resources
December 27, 2006 Wind wreaks havoc on Northern NevadaRGJ Environmental/Natural Resources
December 25, 2006 '06 was a year of giving by individuals, businesses and organizationsNev.Appeal Miscellaneous
December 24, 2006 ERIN NEFF: Candidates dream of being the 'Education Governor,' but Guinn set the standardLVRJ Governor
December 23, 2006 300 families helped by Toys for JoyNev.Appeal Miscellaneous
December 22, 2006 Nevada's abandoned mine effort model for other statesOther Nevada
December 22, 2006 Sierra storm turns I-80 into ice rinkRGJ Environmental/Natural Resources
December 22, 2006 Christmas Eve and Christmas day closingsRGJ Nevada
Decmeber 20, 2006 Atlantis donates $50,000 to help area's homelessRGJ Homeless
December 20, 2006 Carson City: Ranked with the best of the WestNev.Appeal Cities/Counties (Nevada)
December 19, 2006 30 bikes headed to children's homeNev.Appeal Miscellaneous
December 19, 2006 Magazine ranks Carson City a top Western townNev.Appeal Cities/Counties (Nevada)
December 18, 2006 Fire department offers safety tipsElko Emergency Services
December 17, 2006 After 8 years as governor, Guinn ready for quiet lifeRGJ Governor
December 15, 2006 SPR touts Ely Energy Center as new benchmarkOther Miscellaneous
December 15, 2006 Hawthorne man honored as longest serving defense employeeNev.Appeal Military
December 15, 2006 High winds could hit hard in areaRGJ Environmental/Natural Resources
December 14, 2006 Community steps up to grant Fourth Ward School's Christmas wishNev.Appeal History/Museums
December 14, 2006 Mansion decorated by first lady, volunteersNev.Appeal Governor
December 13, 2006 Nellis unit home from IraqLVRJ Military
December 13, 2006 Neglected kids to receive heartfelt quiltsRGJ Miscellaneous
December 13, 2006 Krolicki has Olympian vision for state tourismNev.Appeal Agencies (State)
December 12, 2006 TAX BREAKS: Alternative energy gets liftLVRJ Environmental/Natural Resources
December 11, 2006 Making Christmas BrightElko Public Safety (Law)
December 8, 2006 Wildlife groups donate $50,000 to state wildfire rehabilitation fundOther Environmental/Natural Resources
December 8, 2006 BLM to round up starving horsesOther Environmental/Natural Resources
December 8, 2006 Let there be light!Nev.Appeal Nevada
December 8, 2006 Fallon library marks 25 years in state systemNev.Appeal Miscellaneous
December 8, 2006 UNR ceremony marks Pearl Harbor DayRGJ Military
December 8, 2006 UNR receives grants to study child leukemiaRGJ Miscellaneous
December 7, 2006 UNR awards Fallon cancer research grantsLVRJ Miscellaneous
December 7, 2006 Salvation Army needs hundreds of volunteersLVRJ Miscellaneous
December 7, 2006 State adjutant general promoted to major generalRGJ Military
December 6, 2006 'Tis the season to let holiday lights shineNev.Appeal Cities/Counties (Nevada)
December 5, 2006 EPA honors water authorityLVRJ Environmental/Natural Resources
December 1, 2006 Nevada National Guard unit swears in new leaderRGJ Military
December 1, 2006 Don't drive in bad weather until you call 511Other Transportation/Roads
December 1, 2006 Editorial: Dinosaur calling cardLVSun Miscellaneous
December 1, 2006 2 million people in Clark County projected in 2007LVRJ Business/Economy/Growth
December 1, 2006 Skiers cheer as Mt. Rose opens seasonRGJ Environmental/Natural Resources
November 30, 2006 New 4-year degree program could be offered next year at WNCCNev.Appeal Education/Kids
November 29, 2006 Company picked to operate V&T RailwayRGJ Miscellaneous
November 28, 2006 Dozens get to question officials on Yucca plansRGJ Yucca Mtn
November 28, 2006 Storm drops two inches in ElkoElko Environmental/Natural Resources
November 27, 2006 Snow to be followed by colder weatherElko Environmental/Natural Resources
November 27, 2006 Rowe unanimous pick for Nevada football player of the yearNev.Appeal Miscellaneous
November 27, 2006 WAC Player of Week Fazekas tops NCAA in rebounds, 7th in scoringNev.Appeal Miscellaneous
November 26, 2006 FFA volunteers reseed Wright Ranch burn areaElko Environmental/Natural Resources
November 26, 2006 Sierra storm causes major delays for holiday travelersRGJ Environmental/Natural Resources
November 26, 2006 A sparkling start to the holidaysLA Times Miscellaneous
November 22, 2006 Guinn urges documents' releaseLVRJ Yucca Mtn
November 22, 2006 JOHN L. SMITH: Stardust disappears and takes another piece of our vanishing history with itLVRJ Nevada
November 22, 2006 Expect wind, cold for holiday travelRGJ Environmental/Natural Resources
November 20, 2006 Water Street setting trendsLVSun Cities/Counties (Nevada)
November 20, 2006 State museum getting new homeLVRJ History/Museums
November 16, 2006 NDOT launches 511 travel info systemNev.Appeal Transportation/Roads
November 15, 2006 Blast of high winds reminds region of nature's strengthRGJ Environmental/Natural Resources
November 15, 2006 Newmont pledges $750,000 for college mining programElko Education/Kids
November 15, 2006 Utilities start working toward power plantLVRJ Regulatory/Utilities
November 14, 2006 Restoration boosts fish populationLVRJ Environmental/Natural Resources
November 14, 2006 Early winter storm gives Sierra ski resort early jump on seasonNev.Appeal Environmental/Natural Resources
November 14, 2006 Veterans honored in Saturday’s paradeElko Military
November 13, 2006 Crowds attend Veterans Day parade despite coldRGJ Military
November 13, 2006 Fish flourish in restored stretch of riverRGJ Environmental/Natural Resources
November 11, 2006 Victory declared over wildfire that threatened upscale Reno homesNev.Appeal Emergency Services
November 11, 2006 System drops 4 inches of snow at Lake Tahoe, more on wayNev.Appeal Environmental/Natural Resources
November 7, 2006 Wounded Nellis airman receives hero's welcomeLVRJ Military
November 7, 2006 Get out and vote todayRGJ Elections/Voting
November 6, 2006 JOLLY QUILTERS Grandmas help homeless stay warmLVRJ Aging/Seniors
November 6, 2006 State honors three workers for saving moneyNev.Appeal Nevada
November 6, 2006 Red Cross recognizes community volunteersElko Nevada
November 3, 2006 Where to go for early votingNev.Appeal Elections/Voting
November 3, 2006 Index ranks Nevada second for small business climateRGJ Business/Economy/Growth
November 3, 2006 6 inches of snow expected to cover Mount RoseRGJ Environmental/Natural Resources
November 3, 2006 NUCLEAR WASTE DUMP: 46 attend meeting on Yucca MountainLVRJ Yucca Mtn
November 2, 2006 Tour cancer center SaturdayNev.Appeal Health: Medical/Insurance
November 2, 2006 YUCCA MOUNTAIN: Questions abound on nuclear wasteLVRJ Yucca Mtn
October 31, 2006 UNR student newspaper takes three top awardsRGJ Education/Kids
October 31, 2006 Guinns celebrate one last Halloween at Governor's MansionNev.Appeal Governor
October 31, 2006 Where-go for early votingNev.Appeal Elections/Voting
October 31, 2006 Nevada Day Parade resultsNev.Appeal Nevada
October 30, 2006 GREAT BASIN NATIONAL PARK CELEBRATES 20 YEARSLVRJ Nevada
October 29, 2006 Silly String, smiles and a 142-year-old celebrationNev.Appeal Nevada
October 28, 2006 UNR mining professor wins environmental awardRGJ Education/Kids
October 27, 2006 Officers to X-ray candy on Halloween in RenoRGJ Miscellaneous
October 26, 2006 Charles River Labs wins business of the year prizeRGJ Business/Economy/Growth
October 26, 2006 Some agencies closed to observe Nevada DayRGJ Nevada
October 25, 2006 What's open and closed on Nevada DayNev.Appeal Nevada
October 25, 2006 Free museum admission offeredLVRJ History/Museums
October 24, 2006 A Healthy History: Hospital serves residents for 85 yearsElko History/Museums
October 23, 2006 State's historic records highlighted during National Archives WeekNev.Appeal History/Museums
October 23, 2006 Rural counties ravaged by fire are disaster areasRGJ Emergency Services
October 20, 2006 NNRy awarded $309,770 grant for preservationOther History/Museums
October 20, 2006 Military funeral planned for fallen soldierNev.Appeal Military
October 19, 2006 Veteran teacher is named chairman of National Education Association caucusRGJ Education/Kids
October 19, 2006 SEVENTH-GRADE READING INSTRUCTOR: Woman named teacher of yearLVRJ Education/Kids
October 15, 2006 When it rains in the desert, it poursLVRJ Environmental/Natural Resources
October 14, 2006 $24 million environmental center opens at Lake TahoeNev.Appeal Business/Economy/Growth
October 13, 2006 David E. Norman honored as Title I distinguished schoolOther Education/Kids
October 12, 2006 Douglas High graduate killed in IraqNev.Appeal Military
October 10, 2006 Sierra College gets $100,000 grant to continue classes for seniorsRGJ Education/Kids
October 10, 2006 Now is the best time to seek immunization, local health experts sayRGJ Health: Medical/Insurance
October 10, 2006 Inmate-trained horses go up for bidsRGJ Miscellaneous
October 7, 2006 ECONOMY: Job market takes step forwardLVRJ Business/Economy/Growth
October 7, 2006 SBA backs record number of Nevada loansLVRJ Miscellaneous
October 7, 2006 $25,000 PRIZE: Teacher wins 'Oscar'LVRJ Education/Kids
October 6, 2006 City off to a good start in tourism assessmentNev.Appeal Cities/Counties (Nevada)
October 6, 2006 Realtors statistics say prices holding steady in Las VegasLVRJ Business/Economy/Growth
October 5, 2006 Forecast: snow in the Sierra, rain in western NevadaNev.Appeal Miscellaneous
October 5, 2006 Grand Sierra opens in-house medical centerRGJ Miscellaneous
October 3, 2006 Wildlife officials plan habitat rehabRGJ Environmental/Natural Resources
October 3, 2006 Desert institute to open its doorsLVRJ Education/Kids
October 3, 2006 Anti-graffiti crew cleans upLVRJ Nevada
September 29, 2006 NNRy gets National Historic Landmark statusOther History/Museums
September 28, 2006 Reno train trench project nears end of line with plazaRGJ Cities/Counties (Nevada)
September 28, 2006 Reno, Vegas mayors wager on football gameRGJ Nevada
September 27, 2006 FAA gives thumbs up in industry forecastRGJ Transportation/Roads
September 27, 2006 Pink lights will glow at hospital, Capitol domeNev.Appeal Miscellaneous
September 26, 2006 BLM gathers more than 500 horses from fire-ravaged NevadaRGJ Environmental/Natural Resources
September 25, 2006 Small fires flare in Elko; outages seenElko Environmental/Natural Resources
September 25, 2006 Washoe schools enrollment larger than expectedRGJ Education/Kids
September 25, 2006 EDITORIAL: Buying support for Yucca MountainLVRJ Yucca Mtn
September 23, 2006 Korean Air launches Las Vegas serviceNev.Appeal Miscellaneous
September 22, 2006 Mesa Air to provide Las Vegas flightsOther Transportation/Roads
September 22, 2006 Health-care provider renamed to coincide with new expansionRGJ Miscellaneous
September 21, 2006 New path for the Truckee RiverRGJ Environmental/Natural Resources
September 21, 2006 Crews gain on Sierra wildfireNev.Appeal Emergency Services
September 21, 2006 Wildfire burns 500 acres west of GoodspringsLVRJ Miscellaneous
September 21, 2006 Balloons Away! Fifth festival features hot air balloons, entertainiment, OktoberfestElko Cities/Counties (Nevada)
September 20, 2006 Saying Thank You to Those Who Answered the Call of DutyNew York Times Military
September 20, 2006 Las Vegas couple to be honored as foster parentsLVRJ Miscellaneous
September 19, 2006 Guinn seeks fire disaster for Elko, Humboldt and Lincoln countiesNev.Appeal Governor
September 19, 2006 Institute receives $15 million gift to study lung cancerLVRJ Miscellaneous
September 19, 2006 Editorial: Marking a milestoneLVSun Miscellaneous
September 18, 2006 Nevada unemployment rate drops to 4.2 percent in AugustRGJ Business/Economy/Growth
September 18, 2006 LV No. 5 on list of places where we'd like to liveLVSun Cities/Counties (Nevada)
September 16, 2006 Federal land donation OK'dLVRJ Federal/Elected Officials
September 15, 2006 House OKs veterans hospital for Las VegasLVRJ Military
September 14, 2006 Carson DA to receive honor at prosecutor's banquetNev.Appeal Miscellaneous
September 14, 2006 State approves plaque honoring Wiccan soldierNev.Appeal Military
September 14, 2006 Chief notes concerns with Yucca projectLVRJ Yucca Mtn
September 14, 2006 Two storm fronts to bring dramatic shift in weatherElko Miscellaneous
September 13, 2006 '880' Club says thanks to regional veteransRGJ Military
September 13, 2006 Record fundraiser speaks to the commitment of volunteers, communityNev.Appeal Miscellaneous
September 12, 2006 Dozens turn out for Carson 9/11 commemorationsNev.Appeal Nevada
September 11, 2006 Guinn to attend 9/11 anniversary ceremoniesLVRJ Governor
September 10, 2006 Nevada promotes attractions along U.S. Highway 95Nev.Appeal Tourism
September 10, 2006 Latest news in brief from northern NevadaNev.Appeal Nevada
September 9, 2006 Ely really is booming!Other Cities/Counties (Nevada)
September 8, 2006 Fire blackens 1,500 acres in Red RockLVRJ Emergency Services
September 8, 2006 Historians wrap up work on Jarbidge history projectNev.Appeal History/Museums
September 7, 2006 Top firefighting teams sent to battle Nevada blazesNev.Appeal Emergency Services
September 7, 2006 STATE ECONOMY: Sales in Nevada set recordLVRJ Business/Economy/Growth
September 7, 2006 More crews, national teams attack northeast Nevada firesNev.Appeal Emergency Services
September 7, 2006 Wildfire 40 percent contained in Red Rock Canyon near Las VegasNev.Appeal Emergency Services
September 6, 2006 Silver State exports rise 50 percentLVRJ Business/Economy/Growth
September 5, 2006 Lightning keeps fire crews hopping: Another 100,000 acres blazing in northeast NevadaElko Emergency Services
September 4, 2006 Robust economy sits well with votersRGJ Business/Economy/Growth
September 2, 2006 Teenager in Reno, Nev., aces ACT, SAT examsNev.Appeal Education/Kids
September 1, 2006 Sierra Pacific Resources donates $120,000 to GBNPOther Nevada
September 1, 2006 Carson City's population projected to reach 60,000 in 2010Nev.Appeal Business/Economy/Growth
August 31, 2006 Fire restrictions beginElko Miscellaneous
August 30, 2006 For low-income seniors, a place to liveLVRJ Aging/Seniors
August 29, 2006 Nevada ranks No. 2 in export growthRGJ Business/Economy/Growth
August 29, 2006 New hospital adds to valley's psychiatric bedsLVRJ Miscellaneous
August 29, 2006 Nevada's Rowe candidate for nation's best quarterback awardRGJ Education/Kids
August 29, 2006 Firefighters contain blaze near Sun ValleyRGJ Emergency Services
August 28, 2006 JANE ANN MORRISON : White Pine County full of must-see treasures for any true NevadanLVRJ Nevada
August 27, 2006 Fire Restrictions 2006Elko Emergency Services
August 25, 2006 Four Nevada justices help courthouse turn 97Other Miscellaneous
August 25, 2006 Panel sees commercial building rise for NLVLVRJ Business/Economy/Growth
August 24, 2006 Homes savedElko Emergency Services
August 24, 2006 Fire crews face continuation of heat, high windLVRJ Emergency Services
August 24, 2006 Mudd Fire grows to 12,482 acresElko Emergency Services
August 24, 2006 Federal fire assistance made availableElko Emergency Services
August 23, 2006 State gets bonus for food stamp accuracyLVRJ Agencies (State)
August 23, 2006 Elko gets help to fight wildfiresLVRJ Emergency Services
August 22, 2006 Carson City comes up on top for business relocationNev.Appeal Cities/Counties (Nevada)
August 22, 2006 SHOW IS ON IN LAS VEGAS City home to fastest-growing conventions in U.S.LVRJ Cities/Counties (Nevada)
August 21, 2006 Lightning strikes — again: Flames threaten structures near Elko, TuscaroraElko Emergency Services
August 20, 2006 Yucca Mountain project may soon be put to restNev.Appeal Yucca Mtn
August 19, 2006 Firefighters gaining upper hand: 180,000 acres burnedElko Emergency Services
August 19, 2006 Dam bypass work looking upLVRJ Miscellaneous
August 18, 2006 Sierra Pacific weatherizes 140 seniors' homes in areaNev.Appeal Aging/Seniors
August 17, 2006 Brush fire burning in Virginia MountainsNev.Appeal Environmental/Natural Resources
August 17, 2006 County declares fire emergencyElko Emergency Services
August 17, 2006 School seeks to fill void in techLVRJ Education/Kids
August 16, 2006 Lightning fires growElko Environmental/Natural Resources
August 16, 2006 Fire north of Deeth doubles overnightElko Environmental/Natural Resources
August 15, 2006 Soldier from Henderson killed in IraqNev.Appeal Military
August 14, 2006 New Tahoe Research Center Poised to OpenSF Chronicle Miscellaneous
August 13, 2006 Primary election votingNev.Appeal Elections/Voting
August 13, 2006 $3.5M in grants available to nonprofits and public entitiesNev.Appeal Business/Economy/Growth
August 11, 2006 Public Employee Benefits Board names new COONev.Appeal Agencies (State)
August 11, 2006 Nevada wins praise for giving minorities experienced teachersLVRJ Education/Kids
August 10, 2006 23 graduate from peace officer academyNev.Appeal Public Safety (Law)
August 10, 2006 Yucca plan may soon be put to restRGJ Yucca Mtn
August 8, 2006 Freeway stretch opening on BeltwayLVRJ Transportation/Roads
August 3, 2006 State to receive funds for improvements on airports, highways, senators reportRGJ Transportation/Roads
August 3, 2006 New book answers questions about Nevada politicsNev.Appeal Legislature
August 2, 2006 Henderson makes 'the list'LVSun Cities/Counties (Nevada)
August 2, 2006 UNR logo to reflect broader influenceRGJ Education/Kids
August 1, 2006 LOOKING IN ON: HIGHER EDUCATIONLVSun Education/Kids
August 1, 2006 Guinn to attend GBC groundbreakingElko Education/Kids
July 30, 2006 Early voting locationsNev.Appeal Elections/Voting
July 30, 2006 Carson City man's art in national collectionNev.Appeal History/Museums
July 30, 2006 Social Security disability informationRGJ Federal/Elected Officials
July 28, 2006 Young hero gains national acclaimRGJ Miscellaneous
July 28, 2006 With 18 blazes, state's fire woes lead the nationLVRJ Environmental/Natural Resources
July 28, 2006 A link to Nevada's pastRGJ Obituaries
July 28, 2006 Nevada Guard troops headed for Mexico borderNev.Appeal Military
July 27, 2006 Six firefighters injured in wildfire northwest of WinnemuccaRGJ Emergency Services
July 27, 2006 Medical center will be an assetRGJ Editorials
July 25, 2006 Power spokesman says supply steadyLVRJ Regulatory/Utilities
July 25, 2006 Lightning knocks out power, starts more firesElko Environmental/Natural Resources
July 25, 2006 Sierra College awards most degrees in state, study saysRGJ Education/Kids
July 25, 2006 Six Mile 2 fire contained at 1,733 acres; county homes savedRGJ Emergency Services
July 24, 2006 Weekend lightning sparks 16 blazesElko Environmental/Natural Resources
July 24, 2006 Deadly nuke rods piling up in state Burial site project in Nevada in limboSF Chronicle Yucca Mtn
July 23, 2006 Crews make progress battling wildfire near historic Nevada townRGJ Emergency Services
July 23, 2006 Nevada wetlands teaming with bird life another wet winterRGJ Environmental/Natural Resources
July 23, 2006 Nevada gains election cloutLVRJ Elections/Voting
July 19, 2006 District Court receives two national awardsLVRJ Cities/Counties (Nevada)
July 19, 2006 New target set for receiving waste at YuccaLVRJ Yucca Mtn
July 19, 2006 Primary voter registration ends at 9 p.m. TuesdayRGJ Nevada
July 19, 2006 One of the Boys: Elko hires first female firefighterElko Emergency Services
July 18, 2006 Firefighters contain blazeLVRJ Environmental/Natural Resources
July 18, 2006 Water authority to buy Warm Springs RanchLVRJ Environmental/Natural Resources
July 18, 2006 Lightning sparks blaze near Nevada-California lineNev.Appeal Environmental/Natural Resources
July 17, 2006 Local places, events gain recognitionElko Cities/Counties (Nevada)
July 17, 2006 Job Fair: Newmont looking for 150 workersElko Business/Economy/Growth
July 17, 2006 Las Vegas school officials eyeing plan to own teachers homesNev.Appeal Education/Kids
July 17, 2006 Elko off as state win nears record levelsElko Gaming
July 14, 206 Federal team takes over wildfire near Nevada-Utah state lineNev.Appeal Environmental/Natural Resources
July 14, 2006 Afternoon fire threatens homesElko Environmental/Natural Resources
July 13, 2006 St. Rose extends reach with careLVRJ Health: Medical/Insurance
July 13, 2006 Air quality officials issue advisory as smoke starts to clearLVRJ Environmental/Natural Resources
July 13, 2006 Nevada Air Guard to change commandRGJ Military
July 11, 2006 Firefighters make gains on wildfires near Death ValleyNev.Appeal Emergency Services
July 10, 2006 Hotels target valley gatewayLVSun Gaming
July 9, 2006 Hal Rothman on how the valley's growth pattern has helped shape the future of the American downtownLVSun Business/Economy/Growth
July 8, 2006 BLM plans roundup of horse around Las VegasNev.Appeal Miscellaneous
July 8, 2006 MIT geologist finds fault with Yucca assessmentLVRJ Yucca Mtn
July 7, 2006 NEVADA ECONOMY: Report sees strength enduring for NevadaLVRJ Business/Economy/Growth
July 6, 2006 Firefighters near containment of wildfires north of Las VegasNev.Appeal Emergency Services
July 6, 2006 Fazekas named top male athlete in WACRGJ Miscellaneous
July 6, 2006 Storms bring fire, rainElko Environmental/Natural Resources
July 6, 2006 70 immigrants pledge allegiance to U.S.LVRJ Federal/Elected Officials
July 6, 2006 Reno is 7th sunniest city in United StatesRGJ Cities/Counties (Nevada)
July 6, 2006 Fantastic Fourth: Community pitches in to stage massive fireworks displayElko Cities/Counties (Nevada)
July 5, 2006 Tahoe Bear Swills Booze With Pizza SnackNew York Times Miscellaneous
July 4, 2006 Rain helps contain wildfire nearing southern Nevada power plantNev.Appeal Emergency Services
July 4, 2006 Off to War: Hugs, honks, high emotions mark Guard deploymentElko Military
July 3, 2006 Two biggest No. Nev. wildfires contained