Texas rallies past Ohio State 24-21 in Fiesta
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Colt McCoy hit Quan Cosby for a 26-yard touchdown with 16 seconds to play, lifting third-ranked Texas to a 24-21 Fiesta Bowl victory over No. 10 Ohio State on Monday night.
(read more)New Nevada justice sworn in
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas lawyer Kris Pickering, who spent nearly $1 million in her successful campaign for a Nevada Supreme Court seat, was sworn in Monday as the newest member of the high court.
(read more)Nevada lawmakers propose hundreds of bills
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — While Gov.
(read more)Reno airport officials announce layoffs, fear more flight losses
Reno-Tahoe International Airport, where passenger traffic and the number of flights drop dramatically in 2008, announced the layoff of 11 more employees Monday.
(read more)Coyote chases 9-year-old skier at Tahoe resort
Nothing gets a mother’s attention as fast as a coyote chasing her 9-year-old son down a ski slope.
(read more)Some greet new year with a fitness rush
Like many folks looking to shape up, Rachel Scripps used the good, old New Year’s resolution to get back on the fitness trail about a year ago.
(read more)3-day storm needed to rescue Sierra snowpack
Even if the snow was spitting lightly from the sky, one thing was clear to scientists Monday — there’s not near as much of it in the mountains as they would like.
(read more)Carson City school has few boundaries
Students at Silver State High School have more freedom and flexible schedules than at traditional schools but still must do their work.
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(read more)A third president Bush? Former president touts Jeb
WASHINGTON (AP) — Another President Bush?
(read more)Safari Club convention to open Reno tourism year
More than 13,000 people have preregistered for Safari Club International's 37th annual Hunters Convention, and organizers expect as many as 21,000 to descend on Reno later this month for the four-day convention.
(read more)Former U.S. Attorney General Griffin Bell dead at 90
ATLANTA (AP) — Griffin B. Bell, the shrewd Southern lawyer who grew up with Jimmy Carter and later became U.S. attorney general after Carter was elected president, died Monday. He was 90.
(read more)Wolf Pack Basketball: Week in Review
That neither the Nevada offense or defense is at the point it needs to be for the Wolf Pack to contend for the Western Athletic Conference title right now.
(read more)Police: Vintage race car stolen from Reno storage unit (photos)
Reno police are investigating a burglary at a towing company’s storage garage that included the theft of a 1955 modified racing car.
(read more)Consumer Reports: GM, Ford closing gap with foreign brands
WASHINGTON – Consumer Reports magazine says Detroit automakers are “heading in the right direction,” but warns in its most recent issue that Chrysler LLC appears to be falling behind General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co.
(read more)Trio allegedly made bar codes, glued them to merchandise
The recent arrest of a Carson City trio on charges they manufactured retail bar codes at home, and then glued them on price tags to buy merchandise at deeply reduced prices is the latest scam fraud detectives say is likely related to the struggling...
(read more)Blog: Fox on Fields' starting prospects, the team's poor shooting and more
Nevada basketball coach hits on a variety of subjects during his monthly Time-Out Luncheon.
(read more)Economy cited for rise in dog euthanasia, drop in cat euthanasia in 2008 at Nevada Humane Society
Cat euthanasia was down and dog euthanasia up in 2008 at the Nevada Humane Society. The bad economy may be to blame in both cases.
(read more)Photo gallery: Swearing-in ceremony in Carson City
(read more)Vegas: Police seek 3 suspects in motel slaying
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Police say they’re looking for three people in the slaying of a man whose body was found late Sunday night in a room at a motel several blocks east of downtown Las Vegas.
(read more)Winnemucca man arrested in New Year’s shooting
WINNEMUCCA, Nev. (AP) — A Winnemucca man is facing numerous charges after allegedly shooting at a New Year’s Eve party after an argument over his truck keys.
(read more)Elko man held on attempted murder charge after crashing car into motel room
ELKO, Nev. (AP) — An Elko man is facing attempted murder, assault and other charges after leading police on a high-speed chase and crashing his vehicle into a motel room where he thought his estranged girlfriend was staying.
(read more)Washoe County commissioners sworn in
Three Washoe County commissioners have taken their oath of office to four-year terms.
(read more)Photo: Dog rescued after falling through ice at Reno park
(read more)Are you going to be in Washington D.C. during the inauguration?
If you plan to go to the presidential inauguration, or other related events, on Jan. 20, RGJ reporter Tammy Krikorian would like to interview you.
(read more)Autopsy completed on John Travolta's son
FREEPORT, Bahamas - Doctors in the Bahamas conducted an autopsy Monday on John Travolta’s 16-year-old son, but authorities did not immediately disclose the results.
(read more)New rules proposed for Nevada judicial discipline
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A state report is calling for sweeping changes to the way Nevada handles disciplinary complaints against judges and judicial candidates.
(read more)Blog: Pack football assistant to Washington likely a long shot
It's looking more and more like Nigel Burton, the defensive coordinator for the Wolf Pack football team, will not be offered a job at Washington.
(read more)Latest DUI-related cases in Reno
Following are actions involving people arrested on a charge of driving under the influence:
(read more)Patients could testify at doctors’ hearings
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — The state Board of Medical Examiners will ask the 2009 Nevada Legislature to approve a measure to increase transparency and efficiency, and let patients participate when errant doctors are disciplined.
(read more)Alaska trooper says politics slowed drug arrest
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A drug investigator says authorities delayed the arrest of a woman tied to Gov. Sarah Palin’s family until after the November election, in which Palin was the Republican vice presidential candidate, a newspaper reported.
(read more)U.S. joins press for truce as Gaza onslaught goes on
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel seized control of high-rise buildings and attacked houses, mosques and smuggling tunnels as it pressed its offensive against the Gaza Strip’s Hamas rulers on Monday, while the U.S.
(read more)BLM manager named for Carson City district office
Chris McAlear has been named the new manager for the Bureau of Land Management’s Carson City district office.
(read more)Kevin Nealon helps raise money for Tahoe charity
Kevin Nealon is known at Lake Tahoe for the large galleries that follow him as he hacks his way around the golf course at an annual celebrity tournament in July.
(read more)Tree-recycling program continues through Jan. 11
Now that the Christmas holiday season is truly over you might still be wondering what to do with that tree of yours.
(read more)Researchers caution about 'third-hand smoke'
Children especially susceptible to residual smoke in cars, homes.
(read more)2 Elko County residents killed in Idaho crash
ELKO, Nev. (AP) -- Authorities say two Elko County residents were killed in a highway crash in Idaho after the driver lost control of her car on the icy road.
(read more)Blog: Utah State tops first WAC rankings
WAC-opening home loss to Idaho puts Nevada in the middle of the pack.
(read more)Obama meets top lawmakers, eyes tax cut of up to $300 billion
WASHINGTON - President-elect Barack Obama, commencing face-to-face consultations with congressional leaders Monday, is embracing an unexpectedly large tax cut of up to $300 billion. Obama said the country faces an "extraordinary economic challenge."
(read more)Minn. board expected to announce Al Franken winner
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The state Canvassing Board was poised to certify the results of the recount in Minnesota’s grueling Senate election in Al Franken’s favor — but that doesn’t mean the race is definitely over.
(read more)Army Corps of Engineers official to speak in Reno Thursday
The Great Basin Group of the Sierra Club is sponsoring a talk from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday at Bartley Ranch Regional Park by Kevin Roukey of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
(read more)Sheriff: Man arrested in Ohio mother’s slaying
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Authorities in Ohio have arrested a man in the shooting death of a woman whose 4-year son was abducted by the gunman and left unharmed at a highway rest area.
(read more)Oregon: Kids alone for days, parents dead in locked room
MADRAS, Ore. (AP) — A couple who hadn’t been seen since New Year’s Eve have been found dead inside their locked bedroom with their crying 9-month-old daughter, and three older children had been left out on their own.
(read more)Wolf Pack Basketball: Week in review
Neither the Nevada offense or defense is at the point it needs to be for the Wolf Pack to contend for the WAC title right now.
(read more)No controls on I-80 through the Sierra
Interstate 80 through the Sierra is open with no controls this morning, but several other mountain passes are requiring chains or snowtires.
(read more)Steve Jobs has hormone imbalance, will remain CEO of Apple
NEW YORK (AP) — Apple Inc. founder and Chief Executive Steve Jobs, a survivor of pancreatic cancer, said Monday that a hormonal imbalance is to blame for the weight loss that has prompted worries about his health.
(read more)Reno woman accused of stabbing husband
A 47-year-old Reno woman was jailed Sunday after allegedly stabbing her husband in the chest.
(read more)Records show alleged Reno killer plotted for months
Before 29-year-old single mom Brandy Gallego was strangled with a ligature and left in her mother’s van, her accused killer had been plotting her death for months, according to court records.
(read more)Reno family: Alleged killer stalked victim
When Brandy Gallego began dating her neighbor in June 2005, she never imagined she would be the victim of his fatal attraction two years later.
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