May 18, 2013

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Opening Day & Steroids

Today is opening day for Major League Baseball. What for some is considered a national holiday...for others has been tainted by the steroid scandal.

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Special Masses for Pope

Bishop Phillip Straling, Bishop of the Diocese of Reno, announces there will be special masses in memory of Pope John Paul II.

Dogs Help Woman Escape Blaze

A home in Northwest Reno has been destroyed by a fire. The fire happened at 1930 Prince Charles Court. That's near King's Row in Northwest Reno.

Sierra Pacific Rate Increase

Sierra Pacific Power Company is planning to raise our electricity rates. That requires the blessing of the Public Utilities Commission...and an opportunity for you to speak out. That chance to be heard comes Monday Night at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center.

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Changes Ahead?

With the selection process for a new pope to begin soon...many Catholics are wondering how the new pontiff will differ from John Paul the second...and how the shape of the papacy and the church could be changed.

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Wind-Whipped Fire Destroys Highlands Home

An early evening fire Sunday in the Virginia foothills area of south Reno damaged most of a house and killed a pet. Sadly, fire officials say this blaze explains may have been easily prevented.

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Property Tax Relief Now Law

Homeowners hit with or facing bigincreases in their property tax bills said Friday they're pleasedwith the relief plan approved by Nevada lawmakers - but theycaution that a California-style Proposition 13 is still a possibility.

104 And Spirited

A local woman has lived long enough to see nine popes of the Catholic Church and today she celebrates her 104th birthday.

Local Catholics Gather In Prayer

As news spread of the Pope's condition today....many local Catholics gathered at area churches. As you might expect, the day's news brought Catholics together in shared prayer and reflection on the man who has led their church for a quarter of a century.

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Allergy Season is Here

Are your eyes starting to tear up, or is your nose a little runny lately? Allergy season is here.

Snow Pack Good News For Water Users

Skiers are still flocking to the slopes, especially after the latest snowfall earlier this week. But, they aren't the only ones interested in the area snowfall. Today was the last snow pack survey of the year and it's results could mean the difference for your summer water supply.

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Gas Prices Hit Record High

Gas prices in Nevada have reached record levels, with the state ranking as one of the most expensive places in the nation to buy gasoline.

Terri Schiavo Dies

Terri Schiavo, the severely brain-damaged woman who spent 15 years connected to a feeding tube in an epic legal and medical battle that went all the way to the White House and Congress, died Thursday, 13 days after the tube was removed. She was 41.

Local Company Fingers Breakthrough

For decades, we've identified people through fingerprints...or discovered a health condition by drawing blood. What if doctors never had to prick a finger again...or your identity could be known through your bone structure?

Living Wills

A lot of us who have watched the Terri Schiavo story unfold are amazed and disappointed that the government has such a say in whether a person lives or dies. One of the biggest issues is what Terri Schiavo would have wanted...and she didn't file the legal documents that could have made that clear.

Nevada's Atomic History

It was one of the most secret projects the world has ever known. The development and testing of the atomic bomb. John Tyson takes us to ground zero and shows us the first of a kind glimpse into the once secret world of nuclear weapons testing.

Nursing Wounds

From time to time we bring you stories of local residents, who have used a personal tragedy to shape their lives in a positive direction. Thisis the story of one such person, a nursing student attempting to recover from a terrible loss. 22 year old Ariane Rae says she'd like to do something with her life and make a difference.

Tax Cap Consequence

A three percent residential property tax cap for the state of Nevada is close to becoming law. Most homeowners will consider that good news. But it's bad news for the Washoe County school district which relies on that revenue for funding.

World Poker Tour

Two years ago at this time, very few people had ever heard of "No Limit, Texas Hold 'Em." Today, that poker game is sweeping the nation.

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Inmate Found Dead

Washoe County Sheriff's Office

An inmate being held in the Washoe County Detention Center was found hanging in his cell. The inmate was transported to Washoe Medical Center where he was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospital.

Property Tax Plan

Property Taxes

An Assembly panel has voted unanimously for a plan that's aimed at slowing ballooning property tax bills in Nevada.

Stalked, Beaten & Robbed

A Sparks woman is in the intensive care unit at Washoe Med recovering from injuries suffered in a beating from a robber...apparently intent on stealing her casino winnings.

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