Every year Americans spend more than $40 billion dollars on dieting and diet-related products.

Today is the beginning of the enrollment period for seniors to sign up for the new Medicare prescription drug plan or "Plan D". Benefits begin on January 1; seniors have until May 2006 to sign up.

The chairman of the Nevada Board of Regents says he hopes to be able to recommend a candidate at next month's meeting to become the interim president of the University of Nevada, Reno.

The president of the union representing workers at the Fallon naval air station says he believes a collective bargaining agreement will be reached.

The U.S. Senate has approved a multimillion-dollar package of water- and flood-control projects that includes $95 million to help save imperiled Walker Lake.

Elko County Undersheriff Bill Cunningham has resigned amid allegations that he illegally purchased a used vehicle at a sheriff's auction this summer and sold it for a profit to a used car dealer.

The new Medicare drug program provided ammunition Monday for sparring gubernatorial candidates Rep. Jim Gibbons, R-Nev., and Henderson mayor Jim Gibson, a Democrat.

If you are anxious you're not alone, millions of people suffer from anxiety disorders. Homework found inside.

An investigation into discounted health plans and how some are operating here in Nevada. Some offer low cost health care, but what really is the cost?

They're best known for their job pulling the Budweiser wagon. Many horse lovers credit the popularity of Clydesdales because of their reputation.

There's a labor showdown brewing in Fallon and it's threatening to affect work at the Fallon Naval Air Station as early as Sunday night.

Officers are blaming speed in a fatal accident in Sun Valley.

A two year old boy from Sparks died today after a tragic accident. It happened in the driveway of a house at Bentgrass Drive, near Wild Creek Drive.

A house fire has claimed the life of an elderly Sparks woman. Fire officials say the 85-year-old woman was found dead in the house where the fire broke out about eight o'clock (on Robbie Way near Prater and Greenbrae).

While support for the Iraq war and President Bush may be declining nation wide, people are still turning out to show their support for our troops.

A Carson City man is dead following a pre-dawn crash on US 395.

University of Nevada, Reno Faculty Senate members are recommending three colleagues to serve as interim president upon the departure of President John Lilley.

Initial findings of an ongoing study concludes racial profiling is not a factor in traffic stops made by Reno police.

The U.S. Military is pressing its recruiters hard as some branches struggle to meet their goals.

A state senator has warned that Nevada isn't prepared to handle an outbreak of avian flu and many people could die because of a lack of protective masks.

Aging veterans say they must tell their stories now, because they won't always be here to share. Thursday afternoon they met middle school kids who were ready to listen and learn.

New hospital for Carson City opens its doors on Dec. 3. Preparations continue with a tour for the public on Nov. 12.

The Washoe County School District has strict standards regarding the science curriculum approved each year and mandated by the state for schools throughout Nevada to follow. Teaching the concept about evolution begins at an early age, but in this teaching our kids report, district officials say there is no room for debate about it at any level.

Last week we told you about a bank robber who passed a note to the teller, saying he needed the money to get help for his child. Then word came that the robber had gone on the lam with his blind and disabled son in tow. Now, he has been captured in Washington, D.C.

The American College of Emergency Physicians is worried seniors and others may compromise on health to pay heating bills.