May 18, 2013

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Boarding Out of Bounds

All this fresh powder has a lot of snowboarders and skiers enjoying virgin snow. But for two boarders, a trip in the backcountry could have turned deadly.

Help For Seniors

A lot people are still digging out from the storm. But many, like seniors, can't do it by themselves and are running into trouble trying to make doctor's appointments or picking up prescriptions.

No Snow Supplies

Shelves, usually stocked with snow supplies, are completely bare at some of the local hardware stores. This winter storm has wiped them out, leaving many people stuck at home.

Delayed School Start

All Washoe County schools are on delayed start, due to the unsafe road conditions. Except in Incline Village and Gerlach

Digging Out

A powerful winter storm dumped up to eight feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada and the heaviest snowfall in Reno in more than a decade, stranding thousands of holiday travelers and cutting power to thousands of people.

Aloha Banruptcy

A Reno/Tahoe International carrier has filed for Chapter 11

City Street Problems

You don't have to hit the interstate to encounter icy roads. The snowfall is keeping city and county road crews busy as well.

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Storm Doesn't Dampen New Year's Plans

The weather has hotel and gaming businesses wondering what will happen to the New Year's Eve crowds. It appears the wet weather isn't dampening their spirits. Major properties report being sold out all week long,

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Area Adventurer Survives Tsunami

A Carson City family is watching reports from Southeast Asia with special interest and concern. Their son - a 1991 graduate of Carson City High - survived the tsunami in Thailand.

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Mills Lane Honored At Justice Center Ceremony

The community honored one of its best-known and best-loved residents today. Former Judge and District Attorney Mills Lane was recognized in a ceremony at a downtown court building which will bear his name.

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Snowboarder Killed at Heavenly

Snowboard Fatality

A Carson City girl has died while snowboarding at Heavenly Mountain Resort. She has been identified as 13 year old Alisha Martin.The tragic death is still under investigation but it has been ruled accidental.

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Turbulent Skies Projected for 2005

Nationwide, thousands of air travelers were sidelined over the weekend. Some cases were due to weather, others, straightforward logistical problems. Unfortunately, early forecasts for the airline industry in 2005 indicate more turbulent skies for passengers.

Verdi Development Battle Near End

The way is now clear for developers to apply for permits to build as many as three thousand new homes in the Verdi area. A judicial ruling has settled what may be the last issue in a long legal battle that started with Reno's annexation of property next to the rural community.

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Apartment Fire Leaves Two Families Homeless

A frightening morning for residents in a South Reno apartment complex. A fire this morning forced them to flee for their lilves. Investigators now say it may have been arson.

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After Christmas Sales

It's the season for after christmas bargains and holiday shopping returns. The day after Christmas is usually one of the busiest for retailers here in Northern Nevada.

Fire Destroys Sparks Family Home

Two days before Christmas a Sparks family of seven had their lights up, and their presents under the tree. Now, they have to find a new home after fire destroyed their home.

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Holiday Hotel Vacancies

Hotel rooms at area casinos are filling up fast. Usually, this is a slow time a year. But, with Christmas and New Year's falling on back to back weekends, many are choosing to spend the holidays in Northern Nevada.

Holiday Heart Attack

Heart Attack

We probably don't have to tell you, the holiday season can be stressful. That fact can definitely snowball and create other health problems. We know statistically more cardiac and non-cardiac deaths occur in the winter months. But you may be surprised to learn when these events actually spike.

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