Updated: 11:09 AM There are thousands of inmates in Nevada's prisons. Most of them will eventually be released. When they are, having a marketable skill can make the difference between a productive citizen, or a continuing danger to society.

Updated: 4:45 PM Reno police say they were disgusted to hear a group of teens were stealing American flags off yards and houses in Northwest Reno.

Updated: 4:51 PM Do you feel safe walking the streets of Downtown Reno? Well, whether or not you believe in Angels, a couple come out here at night to help you feel a little safer walking in your own neighborhood.

Updated: 4:43 PM AAA says more than 360,000 Nevadans and more than 5.6 million Californians will travel somewhere during the weekend. A hot spot for both states lies between us at Lake Tahoe, and the congestion has already begun.

Updated: 7:28 PM Artown was created for locals and visitors alike to bring you to the heart of the city and explore what is already here.

Updated: 6:52 PM Sierra Pacific Power has filed for 61million dollars in increased electricity and natural gas revenues that would raise utility bills of its northern Nevada customers.

Updated: 4:42 PM As if Mormon crickets weren't enough, a new bug has invaded northern Nevada, there is one called the carabid beetle, an inch-long critter that likes meat and night lights.

Updated: 3:34 PM Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid from Nevada says there's no reason the selection of a new Supreme Court justice should be a divisive battle.

Updated: 2:02 PM Air General, the contractor that manages cargo for the airlines at Reno Tahoe International, is pulling out, leaving some local businesses scrambling to find other ways to ship their goods around the country.

Updated: 2:41 PM The Base Realignment and Closure Commission recommended closing Hawthorne and sending the Air Guard's C-130s elsewhere, but spared the Sierra Army Depot north of Reno. In fact, plans are underway to give the Herlong base some new capabilities that could give it a new role.

Updated: 2:38 PM A historic day in Patrick, Lance Gilman brings back to life the world famous brothel that was once the Mustang Ranch.

Updated: 1:59 PM According to the National Safety Council, young drivers make up only six percent of all drivers nationwide, but they are involved in almost 20 percent of all fatal crashes in Nevada, crashes the council says could be avoided.

Updated: 9:18 AM Fire investigators say most people assume everything gets burned in a fire, even though the point of origin can often leave a very clear picture of what exactly happened.

Updated: 11:23 PM Assemblywoman and Congressional hopefull, Sharron Angle, is backing a new ballot initiative based on California's controversial "Proposition 13" tax law.

Updated: 7:50 PM The Carson City Sheriff's Office says they have a possible new lead, on who may have set the Spooner Summit Fire.

Updated: 5:59 PM A key state lawmaker said Wednesday that Nevada's new plan to help consumers buy low-cost medications from Canadian pharmacies is in good shape despite threats from Canada's health minister to overhaul rules on prescription drugs exports.

Updated: 5:13 PM Fireworks may be a tradition for the Forth of July. But they are also illegal in Washoe County. The good news is if you have fireworks you can turn them in at any fire station, no questions asked.

Updated: 6:42 PM On a hot summer day, nothing looks more inviting than the cool waters of the Truckee River. But in places, the swift, cold water can be trouble. News Channel 8 has safety do's and don'ts.

Updated: 6:56 PM A vicious pit bull attack in North Reno leaves a family pet dead. The mauling happened Monday morning on the 1200 block of East 10th Street.

Updated: 6:54 PM Nevada is getting a $528,500 grant from the federal Labor Department to help people who may lose jobs as a result of military base closures that are now under consideration.

Updated: 9:17 AM Law officers and fire officials are investigating nearly a dozen brush fires that appear to have been intentionally set the past two weeks around Carson City and the Washoe Valley.

Updated: 9:27 AM Minden is the site for Nevada's rural summit, a chance for government and business leaders to brainstorm about the state's future.

Updated: 5:54 PM President Bush is at Fort Bragg in North Carolina tonight. He met with families of those killed in iraq. The President went before the nation to re-state his case for the war. Polls show lukewarm public support for his Iraq policy. Many americans are wondering about our direction in Iraq.

Updated: 5:34 PM Summer vacation is often viewed as a time for kids to take a break from learning. But, studies show that's not the best way for them to stay mentally sharp...and ready to learn when the school year resumes.

Updated: 7:10 PM For the last year and a half a Carson City woman has been collecting small gifts and necessities to send to troops in Iraq. But she needed the help of a soldier in country... In just a few weeks they'll meet face to face for the first time.