A 40-year-old Reno man is behind bars, accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars of a toy geared toward the 6-and-up crowd: Lego.

Here in Reno things were pretty calm as shoppers waited in line. Tens of millions of Americans went shopping today to take part in the frenzy that retailers now call "Black Friday."

This Sparks family is a fifth generation military family, so they are no stranger to having loved ones serve overseas. But, this is the first Thanksgiving the Schlaugh family has some empty seats at the dinner table.

Thanks to the generousity of our community, the Hug High football team now has $15,000 to get their boosters down to this weekend's big state semi-final match-up in Las Vegas. And it all started with a story you saw here on NewsChannel 8.

Omega Three Fatty Acids are proving to be a heavy weight when fighting off certain diseases.

Starting Feb 1, Sparks Police will no longer respond to burglar alarms at homes and businesses, unless there's proof of a real emergency.

It was nearly 6 years ago that the tribal chairman of the Winnemucca Indian Colony was found stabbed to death outside the colony offices. The murder remains unresolved as does the fight over control of the colony itself. That crime and its consequences are the subject of a News Channel 8 investigation.

Local lung cancer patient who faced no conventional treatment options for his lung cancer, gets advice from microbiologist about the benefits of omega 3 fatty acids.

Nearly three weeks after a friend shot him in the face, a Fernley man is back home from the hospital. In a News Channel 8 exclusive, 26-year-old David Hightower talks about the day that changed his life forever.

Nevada Highway Patrol Troopers say speed is the number one cause of motorcycle deaths in the area. Saturday night, there were two accidents involving motorcyclists. One of the cyclists died as a result of his injuries.

Early this morning a fight escalated between two groups. When all was said and done, one teen had to be rushed to the hospital, a victim of a gunshot wound.

This is the third fatal motorcycle accident in the area in as many weeks.

Reno police say taggers are responsible for what could add up to more than $5,000 worth of damage in Downtown Reno.

Can you imagine what it takes to get middle school students screaming in excitement about a science class? In this Teaching Our Kids, we go to Swope Middle School where the science classroom has taken on a new beat."

Scientists at the University of Arizona say high concentrations of tungsten and cobalt in the air appear to be the source of a leukemia cluster in Fallon which has killed three of 17 children affected.

Take a few simple steps before you get rid of your old computer to prevent identity theft.

We first introduced you to the Garlocks back in March of 2003. Three of their family members were being shipped out to Iraq. Since then, they've served two tours of duty in the Middle East. One son is still fighting the insurgents today. The Garlocks say pulling out now...would make of all that progress in vain.

Brothels are legal in seven of seventeen counties here in Nevada. But one established brothel wants to change the way it does business hoping to cater to both men and women.

A relaxing massage always sounds good. Researchers say it has another benefit when it comes to dealing with anxiety. In our special series called "High Anxiety" Jennifer Rogers learns the power of massage and exercise.

Many of us upgrade our computers every few years. But what happens to all of the personal information stored on the old one, that we may have sold or given away?

Questionable Discount Medical Plans make big promises like local doctors will accept their cards...they don't, and under a new law the Nevada Insurance Division can take action.

Is Reno's YMCA shutting down? Since the 1950s, the facility has been located on Foster Drive in the Old Southwest. But recently there have been rumors that this could change.

What kind of transportation system would *you like for the future? That's the question the R-T-C will be asking...at its meeting tomorrow at Lawlor Events Center.

A controversy is brewing between drug companies and holistic companies when it comes to treating many different ailments, especially anxiety. But, if you're suffering what's the best option for you?

Thanksgiving is only a little more than a week away, and Evelyn Mount's Community Outreach Food Drive is in dire need of groceries for her annual campaign to provide holiday meals for the area's needy.