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Warm Weather Brings Increase in Local Burglaries Video included

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Burglaries are about to begin their traditional seasonal increase...a crime that has already over-burdened local police. More>>

Officials: All Accounted for After Oklahoma Tornado Video included

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Authorities have now accounted for the last six people -- all of them adults -- who were believed to still be missing after the massive tornado in an Oklahoma City suburb. More>>

Micronation Tucked Away in Dayton Video included

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A family runs its own self-declared micronation in Dayton. More>>

Red Cross Oklahoma Tornado Donation Drive a Success! Video included

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On Wednesday, KTVN along with the American Red Cross and Atlantis Casino Resort Spa teamed up to collect donations for victims of the Oklahoma tornado. More>>

Man Wanted in Fresno Death Investigation Arrested in Reno

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Police say a man wanted in a death investigation out of Fresno is now in police custody. More>>

How You Can Help Victims of Oklahoma's Deadly Tornado Video included

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Here is a list of places/organizations that are accepting donations for the victims of Monday's deadly tornado in Oklahoma. More>>

Man Shot to Death While Questioned in Boston Probe

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Officials say a Chechen immigrant was shot to death by authorities in central Florida after he turned violent while being questioned about his ties to the Boston Marathon bombing suspect who was killed in a shootout with police.
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UNR to Name Mackay Stadium Field After Chris Ault Video included

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The University of Nevada on Wednesday announced that the school is naming its football field after former head coach Chris Ault. More>>

Crews Pour Foundation of the Veterans Memorial Bridge Video included

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Crews are building the largest bridge in the Truckee Meadows as part of the SouthEast Connector project. More>>

City of Reno Adds Online Services to Interact With Community

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The City of Reno has recently added several new online communication opportunities to give citizens and visitors more opportunities to interact with the Biggest Little City in the World. More>>

Universal Background Checks on Guns Clears Senate

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A bill mandating background checks almost every time a gun changes hands has cleared the Nevada Senate. More>>

Local Syrian Sparks Resident Helps Family Members Video included

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The violence in Damascus is a long way from Sparks, Nevada. Nearly 6,000 miles actually. But the emotional pull for Mo Shamry is strong. More>>

Forest Service Officials Seek Info on Campground Vandalisms

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Forest Service law enforcement officers need your help finding whoever caused $35,000 worth of damage to two Plumas National Forest Campgrounds. More>>

BLM Urges Public Awareness of Increased Wildfire Danger

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The BLM would like to remind the community to be aware of the increased chance of wildfire due to conditions resulting from a dry spring and recent warmer temperatures. More>>

Dandini Blvd. Closure Wednesday Through June 30

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Crews will close Dandini Boulevard to thru traffic from the Highway 395 Parr Boulevard exit to Raggio Parkway May 22nd through June 30 due to construction. More>>

South Lake Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Witness Tampering

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U.S. Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced South Lake Tahoe Police Officer John Poland pleaded guilty Wednesday to witness tampering and obstruction of an official proceeding. More>>

Early Morning Fire Damages Reno Home Video included

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Reno firefighters are investigating what sparked a home fire early Wednesday morning on Fort Morgan Way. More>>

Senate Rejects Bid to Let States Run Food Stamps

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The Senate on Wednesday rejected a Republican bid to turn the federal food stamp program over to the states. More>>

List of Memorial Day Holiday Closures

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Here is a growing list of closures for this Monday's Memorial Day holiday. More>>

Four New Watercraft Inspection, Decontamination Stations to Open

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The Bureau of Reclamation and the Nevada Department of Wildlife will open four watercraft inspection and decontamination stations on Memorial Day weekend. More>>

Reno Aces Host Memorial Day Weekend Series

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The Reno Aces return home Friday night for the fourth homestand of the season, highlighted by giveaways, fireworks, and discounts. More>>

AAA: 31.2 Million Drivers to Take Memorial Day Road Trip

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During Thursday and Monday, 31.2 million Americans will drive 50 miles or more to a beach, campground or other getaway, according to AAA. More>>

BLM Seeks Input on Revised Carson Valley Discover Trail

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The BLM is seeking public comments on two proposed loop trails along the west side of the Pine Nut Mountains in Douglas County. More>>

Psych Evaluation Ordered for Fernley Murders Suspect Video included

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A judge has ordered a psychiatric evaluation for a 25-year-old man accused of a string of five homicides in northern Nevada. More>>

More Non-Native Snails Turn Up in Truckee River

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Nevada Department of Wildlife officials say tests have confirmed that three New Zealand mudsnails are living in at least a one-mile section of the river in Sparks.
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Police Looking For Man Who Tried To Abduct 11-Year-Old Video included

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Sparks police are asking for your help as they try to find a man who reportedly tried to lure an 11-year-old boy into a van near school. More>>

Several Free Mobile Microchipping Clinics Scheduled

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Washoe County Regional Animal Services is offering free microchipping services at several locations this month. One is being held Tuesday at Scolari's parking lot in Sparks. More>>

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