Thursday, May 24 2012 2:58 AM EDT2012-05-24 06:58:14 GMT
Adam Rasmussen Channel 2 News A 21-year-old soldier returned home Wednesday night, six months after nearly being killed in Afghanistan. In November, Pfc. Enrico Flores was in a vehicle when it hitMore >>
After being nearly killed in Afghanistan six months ago, a soldier returned home to Reno for the first time.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 2:11 AM EDT2012-05-24 06:11:56 GMT
Nevada Release 5/23/2012 MESA, Ariz. – University of Nevada (32-23) junior Carlos Escobar hit a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Wolf Pack a 4-3 victory over LouisianaMore >>
Escobar hit a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Wolf Pack a 4-3 victory over Louisiana TechMore >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 2:08 AM EDT2012-05-24 06:08:34 GMT
Aces Release 5/23/2012 RENO, Nev.—Ryan Wheeler went 4-for-4 at the plate for Reno, but the New Orleans Zephyrs edged the Aces, 4-2, Wednesday night at Aces Ballpark. Arizona Diamondbacks topMore >>
Arizona Diamondbacks top prospect Trevor Bauer took a no decision.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 1:52 AM EDT2012-05-24 05:52:19 GMT
Authorities are looking for a suspect in a shooting in Wadsworth Wednesday night. The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribal Police say it happened around 8 p.m. on the 100 block of Rabbit Circle. Police say theMore >>
The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribal Police say it happened around 8 p.m. on the 100 block of Rabbit Circle.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 12:47 AM EDT2012-05-24 04:47:56 GMT
Kellene Stockwell Channel 2 News One lane of Interstate 80 west in Sparks is currently closed as crews try to clean up after a semi-truck rollover. The truck is on its side located on I-80 westMore >>
One lane of Interstate 80 west in Sparks was closed as crews cleaned up after a semi-truck rollover with an oil spill.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 10:33 PM EDT2012-05-24 02:33:29 GMT
Arianna Bennett Channel 2 News Mark Coates, of Reno, has had his share of challenges. He has cerebral palsy and mental disabilities, which make it hard for him to do a lot of things. But that is notMore >>
A Reno man is overcoming challenges to pursue his dream of conducting the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 9:33 PM EDT2012-05-24 01:33:56 GMT
The Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center confirms a brushfire is burning in Topaz Ranch Estates. When we talked to dispatchers they could only confirm a fire is burning and threatening structuresMore >>
The 7,000-acre Topaz Ranch Estates (TRE) Fire is now 15% contained. Voluntary evacuations are still in effect. More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 8:50 PM EDT2012-05-24 00:50:53 GMT
Kristen Remington Channel 2 News Some homeowners believe you have to invest big bucks into your house in order to improve your home value. According to our Money Watch Q & A guest, that is not alwaysMore >>
Find out how to improve your home value in our Money Watch Q & A segment.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 7:09 PM EDT2012-05-23 23:09:16 GMT
Chris Ciarlo Channel 2 News The TRE fire is a reminder just how dry it is out there and because conditions are ripe for a catastrophic fire we're seeing more and more bans on open burning. TheMore >>
The Cities of Sparks and Reno, along with the rest of the Truckee Meadows have announced a ban on open burning this summer.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 7:02 PM EDT2012-05-23 23:02:53 GMT
Michael Wolfe Channel 2 News Reno police are looking for several suspects who broke into vehicles and homes while their owners are in church. Since early last month - investigators say the suspectsMore >>
Reno police are looking for several suspects who broke into vehicles and homes while their owners are in church.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 9:33 PM EDT2012-05-24 01:33:56 GMT
The Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center confirms a brushfire is burning in Topaz Ranch Estates. When we talked to dispatchers they could only confirm a fire is burning and threatening structuresMore >>
The 7,000-acre Topaz Ranch Estates (TRE) Fire is now 15% contained. Voluntary evacuations are still in effect. More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 8:56 PM EDT2012-05-23 00:56:18 GMT
Arianna Bennett Channel 2 News El Dorado County Sheriff's deputies recovered the body of a missing skydiver from Lake Tahoe Tuesday morning. Deputies say three men were skydiving out of a helicopterMore >>
El Dorado County Sheriff's deputies recovered the body of a missing skydiver from Lake Tahoe Tuesday morning.More >>
Washoe County authorities have identified two people killed in a weekend house fire that's being investigated as a homicide. Deputies say 57-year-old Pamela Grund and 61-year-old Harry Grund were foundMore >>
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office has identified the bodies found in a home in Spanish Springs last weekend. More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 2:05 PM EDT2012-05-23 18:05:26 GMT
From FEMA: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has declared the Topaz Ranch Estates (TRE) Fire a major disaster. This decision makes the region eligible for assistance in the mitigation, management,More >>
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has declared the Topaz Ranch Estates (TRE) Fire a major disaster.More >>
State film industry officials are steaming after two television ads shot recently for the New Mexico departments of tourism and transportation were produced by California-based directors.More >>
State film industry officials are steaming after two television ads shot recently for the New Mexico departments of tourism and transportation were produced by California-based directors.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 5:17 PM EDT2012-05-23 21:17:35 GMT
John Potter Channel 2 News If you ever wondered how big of a threat cyber-crime really is, you should hear what David Gustafson says. He's the Chief Information Officer for the State of Nevada. He toldMore >>
Leaders came together at Circus-Circus Reno to brainstorm, inform and share what they know about an ever-increasing threat.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 9:00 PM EDT2012-05-23 01:00:27 GMT
Kristen Remington Channel 2 News Lucia Eve Ferrato is a happy and healthy baby. She has a sparkle in her eyes and not a worry in the world – as it should be. The three month old has no idea what herMore >>
A mother who cannot breast feed has been given an incredible gift from her best friend. Morgan Gottier is Someone 2 Know.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 7:23 PM EDT2012-05-22 23:23:51 GMT
Chris Ciarlo Channel 2 News Governor Brian Sandoval and Lieutenant Governor Brian Krolicki kicked off their tour of Nevada Tuesday at Pyramid Lake. Their tour of Pyramid Lake is part of the DiscoverMore >>
Governor Brian Sandoval and Lieutenant Governor Brian Krolicki kicked off their tour of Nevada Tuesday at Pyramid Lake.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 12:47 AM EDT2012-05-24 04:47:56 GMT
Kellene Stockwell Channel 2 News One lane of Interstate 80 west in Sparks is currently closed as crews try to clean up after a semi-truck rollover. The truck is on its side located on I-80 westMore >>
One lane of Interstate 80 west in Sparks was closed as crews cleaned up after a semi-truck rollover with an oil spill.More >>
Washoe County authorities have identified two people killed in a weekend house fire that's being investigated as a homicide.More >>
Washoe County authorities have identified two people killed in a weekend house fire that's being investigated as a homicide.More >>
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Congress has passed legislation renewing a payroll tax cut for 160 million workers and jobless benefits for millions more, backing the main items on President Barack Obama's jobs agenda in a rare burst of Washington bipartisanship.
The Senate approved the $143 billion measure by a bipartisan 60-36 vote. That tally came minutes after the House approved it by a sweeping 293-132 vote.
Obama is expected to sign it into law shortly after returning from a West Coast fundraising swing.
Under Friday's measure, workers would continue to receive a two percentage point increase in their paychecks and people out of work for more than six months would keep jobless benefits averaging about $300 a week. It would also head off a steep cut in reimbursements for physicians who treat Medicare patients.
