May 22, 2013

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Snow Prevents Truckee Flooding

Residents in Truckee, California were told to prepare for the Truckee River to break its banks on Sunday as the snow level rose and the rain began to fall. That was predicted. But instead, Sierra Cement saved the city from major damage.

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Livestock Taken From University's Main Station

Local residents who remember the flood of 2005 are wondering what's going on at the Universtiy's Main Station Feild Laboratory. The property is where McCarran Boulevard and Mill Street intersect. It's here 380 animals graze, and where seven years ago the loss of 346 sheep forced changes to evacuation procedures during major flooding events

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Starving Horses Recover, Need New Homes

You may remember the story of the starving neglected horses we first told you about in late July. Lyon County Sheriff's office seized the animals from what was suppose to be an animal rescue operation. Thousands of dollars and pounds later, the horses are back to a healthy weight, but now some are in search of a good home.

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Horses Killed in 395 Accident

A Washoe Valley woman got away with only minor injuries Wednesday morning after hitting wild horses on U.S. 395 in Washoe Valley. The horses had wandered down from the Virginia Range because of lack of food and water, and started gathering in the neighborhood of Andrew Lane.

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Big Rivalry, Big Bucks Could Come To An End

It's arguably the biggest game of the year for the Wolf Pack Football Team, which will meet Boise State head-to-head Saturday afternoon at Mackay Stadium While no titles are at stake, it's still huge rivalry, and means money to local businesses to cater to fans. Boise may be going to another conference next year. That will put an end to a great match-up and perhaps the business it brings to local bars and clothing stores.

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Search and Recovery Operation

Washoe County Search and Rescue crews helped retrieve the body of a person who died during an ATV accident west of Pyramid Lake Saturday afternoon.

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Bus Load Of Locals

On this Black Friday, many shoopers are focued on getting the best deals possible. Others want to make their buck count and look for local retailers to do their shopping. One local event allowed local women to do just that.

The Other Side Of The Fence

For the past two years, Stewart Conservation Camp, along with the BLM and the U.S Border Patrol have worked together. Their goal is to supply agents with horses that can work for hours at a stretch monitoring the US Border. Nevada inmates train wild mustangs and prepare them for duty. They have 4 months to complete the task.

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The Other Side Of The Fence

The BLM has been rounding up wild horses for years. The agency says its vital to their survival here in Nevada and across the west. The mustangs taken off the range are usually put up for adoption. But before they go to their new homes, some of these animals find themselves in a unique role—teachers to convicts.

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