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- Proposed Cuts to Medicare
Many of us take for granted these days just how easy it is to get diagnostic medical tests. But that could change if Congress decides to further cut Medicare reimbursements to local doctors and their clinics. - Feds: Nevada Workplace Safety Woefully Lacking
Nevada's workplace safety program is marred by poorly trained investigators and lackadaisical procedures and is in "urgent" need of oversight corrections, according to a federal report released Tuesday.
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- State Entomologist Identifies Crickets in Lemmon Valley Invasion
The state entomologist, Jeff Knight, says the crickets are not mormon crickets, but a common species called "field crickets."
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- Sparks Shooting: Attempted "Suicide by Cop?"
The best friend of the 25-year-old Sparks man charged with the attempted murder of two Sparks police officers argues his friend was trying to get the officers to kill him.
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- Tahoe Woman Petitions Over Concern About Coyotes
A woman who thinks her pet dog was killed by coyotes at north Lake Tahoe has launched a petition to try to prompt local officials to crack down on what she says is a growing threat from the animals.
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- Sparks Man Fires at Police; Faces Attempted Murder Charges
A 25-year-old man is facing several charges of attempted murder of a police officer after he allegedly shot at Sparks Police Officers on Waterfall Drive around 5 am Sunday morning.
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- Community Remembers Local Soldier Kevin Thomson
A local soldier is being remembered by friends, family, and the community.
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- Nevada Unemployment Up Slightly to 13.3 Percent
Nevada unemployment was up slightly in September, reaching a new record of 13.3 percent statewide.
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- Roberson to Run for Senate District 5
Business attorney Michael Roberson is announcing his candidacy for state Senate in District 5.
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- Cricket Invasion In Lemmon Valley
Thousands of unexpected--and uninvited visitors made their way into Northern Nevada this weekend. The group made themselves at home in people's garages, sheds, and even an elementary school.
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- Report: Reno, Vegas Housing Markets to be Weakest
An analytics firm is projecting Reno and Las Vegas will be the nation's weakest housing markets for the next 12 months out of 260 metropolitan areas.
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- Cooking Led to Truckee Apartment Explosion
Cooking with oil apparently led to an explosion that killed a woman in Truckee in August.
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- Red Tape Slows Nevada Test Site Ailment Claims
Illness claims by hundreds of former Nevada Test Site workers and their families remain in limbo nine years after a compensation program was launched and 20 months after Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., said those exposed to radioactive materials should be given special consideration.
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- Political Three-Ring Circus
Vice President Joe Biden began his public appearances in Reno with a fundraiser for Senator Harry Reid. It was an early show of support in what is expected to be a contentious senate race and it was an early show of political might.
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- Cantina Los Tres Hombres In Sparks: "Yes, We're Open!"
We did a story several weeks back about the old Cantina Los Tres Hombres in Reno that went out of business. Apparently, many of our viewers thought that meant the Sparks restaurant was also shutting down. But that's not the case. They're still open. and the owner says they're still determined to come out of the recession on top.
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- IGT says Satre Will Replace Matthews as Chairman
Casino slot machine maker International Game Technology says board Chairman T.J. Matthews will be replaced by Philip Satre.
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- Big Money Offered For Info In Reno Arson Fire
A $25,000 reward is being offered for information into the Alexander Apartment fire which destroyed 23 buildings last July.
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- "Wow, It's Awesome": Tahoe Reacts to New Photo of Jaycee
After 18 years South Lake Tahoe gets a glimpse of Jaycee Dugard. - R-E-S-P-E-C-T Class
You hear it more and more these days, people just don’t have manners any more. Most of us learned our manners from our parents. But one local school likes to back those lessons up with its own R-E-S-P-E-C-T Class. - Thousands Of Free Hugs Distributed Wednesday In Downtown Reno
A group of more than a hundred local beauty school students were downtown Wednesday morning, giving free hugs to anyone they could get their arms around.
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- Rory Reid Launches Campaign for Nevada Governor
The son of U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid formally launched a bid for Nevada governor on Wednesday, saying the state needs to diversify its gambling-heavy economy and stop postponing difficult decisions.
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- Sparks Bypassing Federal Funds to Speed Road Work
Sparks will bypass federal help to fast-track a construction project aimed at relieving congestion at the busy Pyramid Highway and McCarran Boulevard intersection.
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- 3 Inducted in NV Army Nat Guard Hall of Fame
The Nevada Army National Guard has inducted three new members into its Hall of Fame, including a Reno High grad with 30 years of military service.
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- Storm Hampers Motorists, Hints at Early Ski Season
Traveling, working or enjoying the high country--how you felt about this early season storm depended on your point of view. - More Direct Flights to Boise
Southwest Airlines is adding another non-stop flight to Boise, ID in March. The move, expected to start next March, gives Reno three daily non-stop flights to Boise.
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- Nevada Board Recommends Money for Tax Study
The state Board of Examiners on Tuesday endorsed spending $500,000 to fund a study sought by the Legislature on Nevada's revenue structure, though officials say the actual cost could differ from the recommended amount.
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- Fire Academy, NV National Guard Could Share Space
A task force is looking at how to blend the Nevada National Guard and the University of Nevada, Reno Fire Science Academy located in Carlin.
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- New Low-Cost Housing Complex Open
At a time when more people are finding themselves homeless, Reno is getting 25 new loe-cost apartments, designed to help people who eventually rent or own their own homes.
- Study Criticizes Nevada Highway System
An inadequate highway system, combined with rush-hour traffic and poorly maintained roads, is costing Nevadans $1.8 billion a year in extra vehicle operating costs and lost time - about $972 annually per motorist in the Reno area and $1,481 in Las Vegas, a new report said Tuesday.
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- Classroom Evacuation
A single classroom at Incline Middle School has been evacuated because of a potential gas leak.
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- Sparks Council Approves Proposal for Flood Agency
Elected officials have taken a step toward forming a joint powers agreement to fund a $1.6 billion flood control plan that official say would be northern Nevada's largest public works project.
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- Group Releasing Study on Status of NV Highways
A national group advocating increased federal spending on transportation is releasing a new report on the condition of major roads and highways in Nevada.
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- Aguilar Named to Nevada Athletic Commission
A lawyer for Andre Agassi's charitable foundation has been named to the Nevada Athletic Commission
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- NV Med Board President: Ling Departure Voluntary
The president of the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners says the abrupt resignation of executive director Louis Ling was "mostly voluntary."
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- Getting Ready for the Storm
The remnants of an Asian typhoon are about to pay the Truckee Meadows a visit. Local governments are gearing up. They suggest you do as well.
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- Aguilar Named to Nevada Athletic Commission
A lawyer for Andre Agassi's charitable foundation has been named to the Nevada Athletic Commission.
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- Reno Man Sentenced for Killing Neighbor's Puppy
A Reno man has been sentenced to up to two and one-half years in prison for killing his neighbor's puppy.
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- Community College in Reno Gets Tech Overhaul
Truckee Meadows Community College is taking a huge technological leap.
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- Local Woman Comes Close To Losing Thousands
A local woman, desperate for a job, nearly got duped out of thousands of dollars.
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- Reno to Host Girl's Volleyball Tourney
Nearly 10,000 junior athletes will be heading to Reno next year for the USA Volleyball Girls' Junior National Championships.
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- Rainy Weather on the Way, Possible Flooding
A storm system coming over the Sierra Monday night is expected to cause dramatic changes in the forecast.
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- Man Flips Car, Runs Away
A driver and two passengers are being treated for injuries after the driver allegedly rolled a car, and then took off on foot.
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- Latino Leader to Attend White House Event
A leader in northern Nevada's Latino community has been invited to the White House for a Hispanic Heritage Month gathering.
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- Sparks City Council Meeting an Hour Early Monday
The Sparks City Council is moving up its meeting time up by an hour today (Monday) to accommodate a heavy agenda.
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- State Law Blocks Stimulus Education Funds
Nevada is ineligible to compete for millions of stimulus education funding because of a state law pushed by the teachers union.
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- Funeral Planned for Local Soldier
Funeral services for a Reno soldier killed in Afghanistan are scheduled for Saturday.
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- Animal Services Official Wants Cats Registered
The new manager of Washoe County Regional Animal Services says he would like to see pet owners start to register their cats.
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- 5 Names Added to NV Firefighters Memorial
Five firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty were remembered at an annual ceremony today in Carson City.
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- Elko County Commissioners Oppose Wild Horse Refuge
Elko County commissioners have reaffirmed their opposition to a proposed wild horse refuge at the Winecup-Gamble Ranch north of Wells.
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- Man in Critical Condition after Motorcycle Accident on 395
A man is in critical condition after losing control of his motorcycle on Highway 395 southbound near Border Town Saturday evening.
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