Posted: 4:15 PM Some Nevada lawmakers say doctors should tell women with dense breast tissue that mammogram results are inconclusive, but some doctors say there's no need.

Updated: 4:11 PM A former director of the Bureau of Land Management in Nevada has been sentenced to three life terms in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of Sexual Assault and one count of Lewdness with a Minor Under the Age of 14.

Posted: 3:49 PM A bill changing the charters of four Nevada cities to requiring ward only voting in municipal elections has won final legislative approval.

Posted: 3:07 PM The Nevada Senate has approved extending voter registration deadlines on a party-line vote.

Updated: 4:13 PM Two of Harvey Whittemore's long-time associates testified at his federal trial on charges of making illegal campaign contributions that the former Nevada developer and lobbyist is well known for his generosity and high integrity.

Updated: 4:10 PM Washoe County sheriff's deputies have blocked off two streets while looking for a man with a machete.

Updated: 4:17 PM Domestic violence victims in Nevada will have a new tool to help them escape abusive relationships.

Updated: 4:20 PM Rocky, a formerly abused dog, rehabilitated by prison inmates, adopted by a Susanville family repaid all by rescuing his new owner. Now he's up for the "Pets of Valor" award from the Humane Society of the U-S

Updated: 12:46 PM Mostly sunny and mild today with daytime highs in the mid 70s.

Updated: 4:12 PM On Thursday, May 23, 2013 detectives from the Regional Street Enforcement Team (SET) conducted an underage alcohol compliance operation at several local restaurants and bars. One 18-year-old and one 19-year-old volunteer attempted to purchase alcohol at 28 locations. All 28 businesses refused to sell alcohol to the minors.

Posted: 8:58 AM Lawyers for Harvey Whittemore say they don't know yet whether the former Nevada developer and high-powered lobbyist will testify at his own trial on charges he broke federal campaign fundraising laws.

Updated: 1:29 PM Mainly sunny and warm on Friday. Partly cloudy and mild for the holiday weekend.

Updated: 6:37 PM The job outlook for college grads is only slightly better than it was a year ago. Employers surveyed say they plan on hiring about 2% more college grads in 2013 compared to 2012. There are some grads who say they aren't worried about future employment—with good reason.

Updated: 6:45 PM After a winter layover, it's better to discover problems with your boat before you're out on the water. Free inspections by the Coast Guard Auxiliary can help.

Updated: 8:44 PM Two people are in the Humboldt County Jail after a traffic stop led to troopers finding 159 pounds of marijuana.

Updated: 8:54 AM The pilot of a small plane is being treated after a plane crash east of Truckee Thursday afternoon.

Updated: 6:32 PM Nevada is one step closer to giving voters another chance to allow same-sex marriage in the Silver State.

Posted: 3:54 PM We now know the name of the man who died when his SUV hit a boulder in south Reno Wednesday.

Updated: 7:01 PM The screams of pain and cries for loved ones filled the McQueen High School gym Thursday morning as first responders and emergency crews gathered outside.

Updated: 6:32 PM A resolution removing the mining industry's net proceeds tax cap from the state constitution has passed the Nevada Assembly.

Updated: 1:59 PM A bill providing tax incentives to lure major film producers to Nevada has been amended to appease critics and better its chances of passage.

Posted: 12:38 PM Authorizing medical marijuana dispensaries in Nevada has cleared a key Senate committee.

Updated: 11:52 PM A well-known downtown Reno building has been bought by a local group, and it's facing a makeover.

Posted: 11:18 AM Truckee police have arrested a man in a case involving financial elder abuse, theft and fraud.

Updated: 9:37 AM A 26-year-old former sailor stationed at Naval Air Station Fallon has been sentenced to up to nearly 20 years in prison for attempted lewdness with a child under the age of 14.