Nevada Sen. Dean Heller was one of 12 Republicans to vote in favor of legislation to raise the U.S. debt ceiling now on the way to President Obama's desk.

Sunny and Mild into the weekend. Friday 56.

The annual Sheep Show is expected to draw a crowd of thousands over the next two days at Reno's Grand Sierra Resort. The Wild Sheep Foundation expects to raise more than $5 million for conservation efforts this year.

Sunny and mild through the weekend.

An initiative that would create a new tax on businesses will be considered by the legislature. The Nevada Supreme Court ruled the wording of an initiative that would create the tax is satisfactory.

A lot of women in Reno are choosing to show their support for their favorite team and quarterback on their fingers. Nail salons say they've been getting plenty of requests from women for Niner-themed nail art ahead of this weekend's big game.

Fund for Desiree Bragg's family is set through Greater Nevada Credit Union.

Sunny and mild into the weekend. Thursday 56.

An initiative to impose a business margin tax in Nevada to raise money for education has been upheld by the Nevada Supreme Court.

Northern Nevada investigators say the man who hijacked a state trooper's cruiser and used the patrolman's shotgun to carjack another car before allegedly committing suicide appears to have died from a single, self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest.

Two local parks will have bridge work being done starting Thursday.

Reno police are investigating the death of a person found dead across the street from the Bonanza Casino Wednesday morning.

Sunshine and mild temps through the weekend. A pattern change possible middle of next week.

There are 50 happy families in northern Nevada this week, reunited with loved ones after a year's service in Afghanistan.

There's no better time to be a football fan than now! Former Nevada Wolf Pack quarterback Colin Kaepernick will lead the San Francisco 49ers against the Baltimore Ravens in Super Bowl XLVII this Sunday.

A Reno defense attorney says Monday's I-80 chase and carjacking may help bolster a case he's filed against Nevada's Highway Patrol and Las Vegas Metro Police Department. Ken McKenna says his clients, current NHP officers—predicted such an event would happen after they say they were removed from the interdiction team.

If you're one of the many football fans around Reno planning to throw a party on Sunday for the big game, be warned. Party stores are running out of Niners-themed supplies.

The U.S. Postal Service is hiring approximately 60 city carrier assistants to deliver mail for selected offices throughout Northern Nevada.

Secretary of State Ross Miller says his proposal to update Nevada's election poll books with voter photographs would cost far less than previously estimated.

The Reno City Council has voted to refinance Aces Ballpark.

Police have identified the man killed after he crashed his car into an industrial building in south Reno Saturday.

Valentine's Day is a day dedicated to love, but it can also be one of the most stressful holidays of the year for couples and singles. Therapist, Tom Lavin gives advice on how to make the hyped up holiday a little less stressful.

Sunshine and blue skies for the remainder of January.

Washoe County School District Superintendent Pedro Martinez gave his first State of Education speech Tuesday.

Casinos and bars in Reno are used to throwing big parties for the Super Bowl. But this year, with both Colin Kaepernick and the 49ers, they're expecting even larger and rowdier crowds. Especially at places Kaepernick used to visit when he played for Nevada.