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Storm Brings Snow, Skiers to Lake Tahoe Resorts
A storm has brought up to 15 inches of snow to the Sierra Nevada and smiles to the faces of skiers and snowboarders.
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Historic Health Care Bill Clears Senate Hurdle
Democratic leaders secured the last two votes to move ahead on historic health care legislation, clearing the way for a Saturday night showdown on President Barack Obama's top domestic initiative.
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Sheryl Crow Takes up Cause of Wild Horses in West
Sheryl Crow is joining the call for a halt to federal government roundups of wild horses in the West, branding them as inhumane and unnecessary.
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Winter Storm Brings Deadly Road Conditions
The storm skiers have been waiting for whipped through the Truckee Meadows Friday, causing a relatively large amount of damage for one afternoon.
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Nevada Runs Past New Mexico State 63-20 In Record-Setting Night
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) - Nevada rushed for 575 yards - and shattered some NCAA record in the process - as the Wolf Pack beat New Mexico State 63-20 Saturday night.
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Shaw Leads Way As Nevada Outshoots Houston 112-99
RENO, Nev. (AP) - Joey Shaw scored 26 points to lead Nevada to a 112-99 victory over Houston on Saturday night.
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Man Tries to Kidnap Woman Getting Out of Car
Police are looking for a man who tried to kidnap an 18-year-old woman while she was getting out of her car in a parking lot.
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Lassen County Sheriff’s Office: Plane Crash Victim is Likely Plane’s Owner
Authorities have not officially identified the pilot killed in Friday’s plane crash in Susanville, but the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office is saying they believe the victim is the plane’s registered owner, Harold H. Gartner III of California.
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Accident East of Fernley Kills One
Traffic is back open east of Fernley on Interstate 80 after a massive accident that left one person dead.
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Reed Wins Northern 4A Championship
RENO - The Reed Raiders won the Northern 4A Championship on Friday, beating Galena 26-3.
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Saturday Swine Flu Clinics
Saturday, the Sierra Fire Protection District will have a free clinic from 10 to 5 for people at high risk.
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High Winds Wreak Havoc in Reno, Sparks
High winds blew through the Truckee Meadows Friday causing minor damage.
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Storm Pictures
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Free Dental Day A Success
If you consider Nevada’s unemployment rate is at 13%, it shouldn't come as a surprise to you many, many of your friends and neighbors took advantage of free dental care today. Sala Family Dentistry offered a free tooth extraction, cleaning or cavity repair as part of “Dentistry with a Heart.”
Amber Alert Cancelled
An Amber Alert is cancelled for an 18-month-old boy taken by his father.
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Sparks Man Accused of Sexual Relationship With Teens
A 20-year-old Sparks man is facing serious charges for having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old girl.
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Governor: Unemployment To Get Worse
Nevada's unemployment rate declined in October for the first time in four years, but economists Friday cautioned that while the figures are encouraging, they're more a reflection of a shrinking job market than job creation.
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Reno Rodeo Foundation Kicks Off Annual Denim Drive
The Reno Rodeo Foundation kicks off its 4th Annual Denim Drive, to benefit abused and neglected children in protective custody and foster care who have been rescued from unsafe homes.
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Storm Grounds Reno flights; I-80 Crash Stalls Cars
A cold front moving in over the Sierra today is giving us wind gusts in excess of 60mph in the valley. The wind will not calm down until the late afternoon when the rain starts falling.
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High Winds Cause Power Outages
About 3,100 customers in Stead and Cold Springs were without power Friday morning. The power outage was related to the extreme wind conditions, most probably the power lines slapping together or blowing debris.
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Nevada Unemployment Rate Falls To 13%
Nevada's unemployment rate leveled out a bit in October, at 13%. This decline is the first drop since the rate began rising in 2008.
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Free Dental Day
As more and more people lose their jobs, so goes their health insurance. That may include crucial dental care, leaving many people in pain because of a cavity or bad tooth. They have to live without. But one local dentist office hopes to change that at least for one day.
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New Slogan: "Reno Tahoe USA... Far From Expected"
The Biggest Little City in the World isn't going to be "a little west of center" after all.
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Police Say Alleged Serial Robber Needed Money For Drugs
Reno police believe a severe drug addiction is what prompted a local man to commit eight robberies since Sunday.
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Illegal Immigration Heats Up UNR Campus
Some topics just seem tailor-made for debate. One of them was the focus of contention and opposition at UNR on Thursday night.
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Deputies Arrest Man Suspected of Trying to Kill Wife
Reno police say a man who may have tried to kill his wife is in custody.
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Liberace, Cruise, Palin Among Winfrey's Highlights
Oprah Winfrey has racked up memorable moments during her long television reign. Some were moving, some embarrassing - to her or others - and a handful became pop-culture landmarks.
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Trading For Goods and Services is Coming Back in Style
Bartering, or trading goods and services, is an age old practice that's coming back in popularity due to the recent economic downturn.
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3 More Tahoe Ski Resorts to Open for Season
Three more Lake Tahoe-area ski resorts plan to open for the season this week.
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Sheriff's Detectives Look for Missing Man
Washoe County sheriff detectives are asking for help finding 29-year-old William Thomas Billing.
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I Can Do Anything Charter School Evacuated
The “I Can Do Anything” charter school was evacuated after many of the students began coughing and sneezing Thursday morning. Emergency crews were called in to find out what was causing the problem.
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Immunity-Boosting Tips for Flu Season
When flu season comes around, there are a number of ways to boost your immunities. Aside from flu shots and eating healthy, you can also take a number of supplements. We spoke with Whole Foods to get tips on the best ones for your body.
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Sarah Palin Book Tour in Reno Next Month
Sarah Palin is bringing her book tour to Reno next month.
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Oprah Announcing the End of Her Show
On Friday’s “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” Oprah will announce that she has decided to end her show. The last episode will air September 9th, 2011.
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Glitch Snarls Air Traffic in Latest Woes for FAA
For the second time in a little more than a year, a glitch at one of the two centers that handle flight plans for the nation's air travel system set off delays and cancellations for passengers around the country.
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Harrah's-Sponsored Study: Millions of Seniors Could Go Hungry
A new study by the Meals on Wheels Association of America shows roughly 3 million seniors are at risk of being hungry.
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Suspected Serial Robber In Custody
Six days and eight robberies later, police finally think they have their guy.
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Report: Reno Home Sales Up, Prices Down
A new report says sales of existing homes in the Reno-Sparks area jumped 59 percent in October from the same month last year, while prices continue to fall.
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Police Searching For Serial Robber in Reno
Police believe the same man is responsible for at least two armed robberies in Reno this week--and the suspect description in a third robbery is also eerily similar.
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Suspect Sought in Robberies
The same suspect may be responsible for a sting of recent robberies in Reno, police said. RPD said the suspect may have robbed the Kalifornia Jean Bar on California Avenue Wednesday night, and may be responsible for as many as four robberies.
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Meteor Lights Up Western Sky
A large meteor streaked across the Western sky late Tuesday night, causing a buzz in the scientific community and giving lucky observers a memorable treat.
Local Pharmacies Get H1N1 Vaccine
If you're at high risk for the H1N1 virus, you'll be able to get vaccinated at your nearby pharmacy this weekend.
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Senate Announces Health Care Reform Plan
Setting up a historic year-end health care debate, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid unveiled long-awaited legislation Wednesday night to extend coverage to all but 6 percent of eligible Americans and bar private industry from denying insurance because of pre-existing medical conditions.
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Sarah Palin to Visit Reno and Promote "Going Rogue"
Sarah Palin will soon be making a stop in the Biggest Little City, as part of a national book tour for "Going Rogue."
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Big Bear Causing Problems in Incline Village
Nevada wildlife officials say a really big bear is causing big problems at the Lake Tahoe community of Incline Village.
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Extremely Bright Flash Overnight Likely Caused By Meteor
People in northern Nevada got quite an eyeful late Tuesday night as an intense flash lit-up the sky for 2 to 3 seconds around 11:07 p.m. Pacific Time.

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Clothing Store Robbed; Possibly 4th By Same Man
A man believed to have robbed several businesses the last several days has struck again.
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Pack Starts Strong, Falters Late In Loss To UNLV
LAS VEGAS -- UNLVs Oscar Bellfield had a game-high 22 points Wednesday night and the Rebels overcame a double-digit second-half deficit in a 88-75 victory over Nevada.
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Veterans Memorial Changes Hands
It's meant to honor our local soldiers, who lost their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan. But there have been concerns over inaccuracies and the quality of repairs on the "War on Terror" memorial in downtown Reno. That's why, today, the city decided to take it over.
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Secret Union Vote Initiative Filed
An initiative that would require secret ballot voting in union membership drives in Nevada has been filed with the secretary of state's office.
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