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CDC: Swine Flu Cases Seem to be Dropping in U.S.

Health officials say swine flu cases appear to declining throughout most of the U.S. More>>

Storm Grounds Reno Flights; I-80 Crash Stalls Cars

A storm packing wind gusts more than 80 mph knocked out power to thousands of people, grounded flights and contributed to a fatal pile-up. More>>

SaveMart Offering Pre-Packaged Grocery Bags for Food Bank

SaveMart grocery stores are making it easier for you to donate to the Food Bank of Northern Nevada. More>>

Pilot Killed in Single-Engine Plane Crash Near Susanville

Authorities say a pilot was killed when his small plane crashed in Northern California near the Nevada border. More>>

Health Dept.: No More Wristbands For Saturday's Clinic

There are no more wristbands available for tomorrow's free novel H1N1 flu vaccination clinic at the Washoe County Administrative Complex. More>>

Things 2 Do This Weekend Video included

You can donate running shoes, help a senior citizen in need, herald Santa's arrival to the Summit, shop local artists or ski Tahoe. More>>

California Unemployment Rate Hits 12.5%

California's unemployment rate rose to 12.5% in October to set another modern record. More>>

Report: 20-Somethings Can go 2 Years Between Cervical Cancer Tests Video included

New medical guidelines are calling for fewer Pap smears for most women in their 20s. More>>

Astronauts Get Extra Moving Time at Space Station

The astronauts aboard the shuttle-station complex are getting some extra moving time. More>>

Palin's Book Tour to Include Stop at Fort Hood

Sarah Palin's tour to promote her new memoir will include a stop at Fort Hood to benefit the victims of the shooting rampage and their families. More>>

AP: South Carolina Lawmakers to Take up Impeachment

South Carolina lawmakers say they'll formally consider the possible impeachment of Gov. Mark Sanford for the first time next week. More>>

Senate Democrats Move Toward Key Vote on Health Care

Senate Dem leaders are looking ahead to a crucial test vote on health care amid indications the rank-and-file will stand together Saturday. More>>

Nevada Unemployment Falls for First Time in Four Years

Good news on Nevada's economy Friday morning after the release of Nevada's unemployment numbers. More>>

Special Report: UFO Activity in Nevada Video included

A national organization says Nevada is currently a hot spot for UFO activity. And it says one is ongoing with video evidence and witnesses. More>>

Three More Tahoe Ski Resorts to Open for Season

Three more Lake Tahoe-area ski resorts plan to open for the season this week. More>>

Saturday Night Set for Initial Health Care Vote Video included

The Senate will hold its first vote on health care legislation on Saturday night and Democrats will need 60 votes to prevail. More>>

Many Turning to Salvation Army For Holiday Jobs Video included

Those in need of a paycheck in our community are turning out in record numbers to help others in need by being Salvation Army bell ringers. More>>

Someone 2 Know: Lee Radtke Video included

Imagine never smoking -- but paying the price for others who do. It's the harsh reality Lee Radtke lives with every day. More>>

Deputies Need Help Finding Missing Sun Valley Man

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is trying to find a guy that has been missing for more than two weeks now. More>>

Oprah Winfrey to Announce Friday Show Will End in 2011

Oprah Winfrey's production company says Winfrey will announce Friday that her talk show will end in 2011 after its 25th season on the air. More>>

Gov't Survey: Southeast, Appalachia Have Highest Obesity Rates

The government's first obesity survey conducted on a county level show the highest rates in the Southeast and Appalachia. More>>

More Locations to Get H1N1 Vaccinations Video included

Soon there will be more choices where to get a swine flu vaccination. More>>

RSCVA Board Approves New Marketing Campaign Tagline

The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority says its board of directors has approved 'Reno Tahoe USA ... Far from expected.' More>>

Castaway Trash Hauling Collecting Food Donations

Castaway Trash Hauling is helping us with our annual food drive for the first time ever. More>>

Dragonflies Cafe Opens in Reno Video included

A new Reno business opened today, that's hoping to get moms on welfare back to work. More>>

UC Regents Approve 32% Student Fee Increase

The University of California Board of Regents on Thursday approved a 32% increase in undergraduate student fees. More>>

Rain May Put Pumpkin Pie in Peril, Nestle Says

Nestle says heavy rain hurt its pumpkin harvest so there may be a shortage of its Libby's pumpkin pie products through the holidays. More>>

FAA: Computers Couldn't Talk to Each Other Video included

Federal officials say flights were delayed across the country when a piece of communications equipment in Salt Lake City failed. More>>

Economist says Nevada Will Recover Starting Next Year

A regional economist predicts Nevada will begin to recover from the recession next year and should consider "cherry picking" California businesses. More>>

Afghan President Sworn in, Bombings Kill 10 Civilians, 2 U.S. Troops Video included

President Hamid Karzai is pledging that Afghanistan will take control of its own security within five years. More>>

Quit Cold Turkey for a Cold Turkey Sandwich Today Video included

Instead of giving up smoking cold turkey today, why not give up smoking for a cold turkey sandwich? More>>

Stimulus Watchdog: Job Creation Data Flawed

The government watchdog overseeing stimulus spending says the White House was too quick to take credit for creating 640,000 jobs. More>>

Authorities Investigate Attempted Murder at Stead Mobile Home Park

Reno police are investigating an attempted murder in Stead that happened Wednesday night. More>>

Is Being Politically Correct for the Holidays Wrong?

This time of year, you'll start to notice store windows and cards that read "Happy Holidays." But is it wrong to use that so-called "politically correct" phrase instead of "Merry Christmas?" More>>

Gov. Gibbons May Seek Law Repeal to Compete for Funds Video included

Gov. Gibbons says repealing a law that prevents Nevada from competing for public school funding may be proposed if he calls a special session. More>>

Midnight Meteor Streaks Across Western Skies

Scientists are buzzing about a streaking meteor that flashed across parts of the Western sky. More>>

Moneywatch Q & A: Holiday Credit Management Video included

How to survive the holidays without going into debt can be tough. More>>

Can Carson Become the Silicon Valley of Nevada? Video included

If Carson City planners have their way the area will one day become the Silicon Valley of Digital Media. More>>

Sarah Palin to Sign Books at Reno Costco December 9th

Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin is scheduled to sign copies of her book December 9th at the Reno Costco at 7pm. More>>

Frequently Asked Questions About Tier III Unemployment Benefits

If you are receiving unemployment from the state of Nevada, you may have questions about Tier III Benefits. Read on for answers. More>>

Black Bear Causing Problems in Incline Village

Nevada wildlife officials say a really big bear is causing big problems in Incline Village. More>>

Leggo my Eggo! Kellogg Fights Waffle Shortage

Kellogg Co. says there will be a nationwide shortage of its Eggo frozen waffles until next summer because of interruptions in production. More>>

Great Basin Brewing Co. to Open New Reno Location

Nevada's oldest brewery and restaurant is expanding to south Reno. More>>

U.C. Regents Committee OKs Fee Increase

A regents committee has approved a 32% boost in student fees at University of California campuses, sending the proposal to a full board. More>>

President Obama Predicts Conviction of Professed 9/11 Mastermind

President Obama is expressing confidence that the professed mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks will be convicted. More>>

California Group Finds High Lead Levels in Toys

Federal consumer officials are looking into toy warnings from a California health group just ahead of the holiday shopping season. More>>

Sen. Harry Reid Bringing Out New Health Bill

Sen. Reid is poised to outline a new health care bill designed to meet the president's goal of expanding coverage without adding to the deficit. More>>

AAA: Thanksgiving Travel to Go Up, Air Travel Down

AAA says it expects 38.4 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more away from home over this year's holiday weekend. More>>

Forecast: California Faces $21 Billion Deficit Next Year

A new forecast says California is facing a $21 billion budget gap this year. More>>

Dirty Jobs: Pregnant Cow Checking Video included

Our Jen Jackson is at it again. This time she goes to a local ranch where someone makes sure cows are helping make a profit. More>>

Fire at River School Torches Greenhouse

Firefighters are still looking for clues as to what caused a greenhouse at the River School in Reno to go up in flames overnight. More>>

Candlelight Vigil Held for Helicopter Crew Killed on Saturday

The community remembers three men  killed in a helicopter crash over the weekend near Susanville, with a candlelight vigil. More>>

Dugard Spokeswoman Blasts Plans for Film on Case

A spokeswoman for Jaycee Dugard says only Dugard and her family should decide when and if a film is made on her ordeal. More>>

Reno Arch Goes Green With Energy Efficient Bulbs Video included

The Reno Arch went green Tuesday night to celebrate a new energy-efficient chapter in the "The Biggest Little City's" iconic landmark. More>>

Wristbands Available for Saturday's H1N1 High-Risk Group Clinic Video included

You can pick up H1N1 wristbands Friday at 7am at the Washoe Health Dept. for Saturday's scheduled high-risk group clinic. More>>

City of Reno, Sparks Legends Holiday Trees Ready for Season Video included

You know the holidays are getting closer when trees are being put up around town. More>>

Standing Up for Mammograms Video included

Local women and cancer groups react to a government panel's recommendation that women don't need to perform self breast exams. More>>

Salvation Army Looking for Volunteers for Holiday Season

Not able to donate food this holiday season? Why not lend your time to the Salvation Army this Christmas? More>>

Sales Rise 1.4% in October Video included

The government reports that retail sales rose more than expected in October. That was due largely to a big rebound in auto sales. More>>

More Families Choosing Between Bills Video included

Utility companies report many Nevadans are having their service disconnected because they can't pay their bills. More>>

Questioning the Flu Shot Video included

One local doctor is telling his patients to think twice before they get the H1N1 flu shot or any flu vaccine for that matter. More>>

Local Business Turns Recycling into New Revenue Video included

The retail snowboard business is pretty slow right now. Not only is there a lack of snow in the mountains, there is a serious lack of cash. More>>

Phone Book Recycling Program Kicks Off Monday Video included

The annual phone book recycling program kicks off Monday, November 16th in northern Nevada. More>>

Nevada Defeats Montana State 75-61 in Opener

Luke Babbitt scored a game-high 26 points as Nevada cruised past Montana State 75-61 in the season opener for both teams Saturday night. More>>

Inaugural Downtown Reno 'Holidazzle' Parade

Downtown Reno’s first “pets & people” holiday parade, Holidazzle, will be held on Saturday, November 28th at 11 am. More>>

Dugard Kidnap Suspect Apologizes in Jail Letter

The man accused of kidnapping and raping Jaycee Dugard has issued an apology in a jailhouse letter. More>>

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