Google cuts temp workers
Numbers not known but described as 'substantial'.
(read more)Blog: Phone made from recycled water bottles unveiled
First 'carbon neutral' phone is 100 percent recyclable.
(read more)GOP's Jack Kemp has cancer
Jack Kemp, the former housing secretary, congressman and Buffalo Bills quarterback, has been diagnosed with cancer, his office said Wednesday.
(read more)Approval ratings soar for Jimmy Carter, elder President Bush
Americans are taking a much warmer view of the presidencies of Jimmy Carter and the elder George Bush.
(read more)Blog: Celebrate The King's birthday Elvis-style
It's probably too late to book a flight to Graceland, but there are still ways to celebrate The King's birthday.
(read more)Gibbons picks two new Las Vegas higher ed regents
Gov. Jim Gibbons announced the appointments Wednesday of Ray Rawson and Kevin Page to the Nevada Board of Regents, which governs Nevada’s higher education system.
(read more)Bad economy boosts Nevada college enrollments
Matt True of Sparks has spent most of life in his family-run business, but the 30-year-old construction worker went to Truckee Meadows Community College on Wednesday looking for a new way to make a living.
(read more)Little population growth for Nevada last fiscal year
Nevada’s population grew by less than 1 percent during the fiscal year that ended June 30, state Demographer Jeff Hardcastle said Wednesday.
(read more)Texas town to welcome President Bush home
The White House settled one post-presidential mystery on Wednesday, answering the question of where will George W. Bush go when his term as president ends on the afternoon of Jan. 20?
(read more)UAW walks tightrope in concessions talks
As the UAW continues planning its strategy today for negotiations to help Detroit’s automakers survive the worst industry conditions since the early 1980s, UAW President Ron Gettelfinger and the union’s bargaining teams must walk a very delicate...
(read more)Private firm wants to build prison in Storey County
Confirming months of speculation, an application for a special-use permit has been filed with Storey County officials to allow the construction of a private prison for up to 3,000 inmates about 12 miles east of Sparks near Interstate 80.
(read more)Washoe RTC, regional planning agency in merger talks
The Regional Transportation Commission is notifying applicants for the executive director job that the agency might be merged with the Regional Planning Agency.
(read more)Alcoa job cuts to include Storey County plant
Aluminum producer Alcoa Inc. will cut roughly 13 percent of its global work force by the end of the year as it slashes costs in the face of a deteriorating world economy.
(read more)Is Chrysler a lost cause?
DETROIT (AP) — Even by the standards of battered automakers, Chrysler is in dire shape.
(read more)Reno dogs lost in forest found in Verdi
A Reno woman has found her two German wirehaired pointers that ran away in a forest last month near Verdi.
(read more)Mountain Family RV closed Tuesday
After 20 years in business, Mountain Family RV closed its doors on Tuesday.
(read more)I-80 eastbound backed up due to vehicle accidents
Eastbound Interstate 80 is backed up between Virginia Street and Wells Avenue in Reno this evening because of two separate vehicle accidents, the Nevada Highway Patrol said.
(read more)Damonte Ranch High students from Reno to attend inauguration in D.C.
Forty students from Damonte Ranch High School will witness history firsthand when they attend the presidential inauguration Jan. 20.
(read more)Mt. Rose to host Elvis Day, womens clinics
Elvis Day is the Mt. Rose tribute to the “King’s B-Day” and the phenomenon is second to none as Mt. Rose—Ski Tahoe virtually becomes a sea of Elvi, resort officials said.
(read more)Nevada Supreme Court hears arguments to block Lazy 8 project in Sparks
Opponents of a Sparks casino project backed by developer Harvey Whittemore urged the Nevada Supreme Court on Wednesday to erase a controversial settlement that allowed the project to move forward.
(read more)Heller named to powerful House committee
WASHINGTON - Nevada Rep. Dean Heller was named Wednesday to a powerful House committee that will have a major role in key issues from stimulating the struggling economy to making health care more accessible.
(read more)Man remains in jail for trying to lure boy
A 52-year-old homeless veteran remained jailed Wednesday after his arrest for allegedly inappropriately contacting a 13-year-old tourist at a downtown casino, and trying to lure him by taking him to a fast food restaurant.
(read more)1,089 pets adopted during Humane Society event; community meeting tonight
Nevada Humane Society adopted 1,089 pets during the Home 4 the Holidays promotion.
(read more)Secret Witness offering reward for information on stolen vintage race car
Secret Witness is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the suspect who stole a vintage Chevrolet race car valued at around $125,000.
(read more)Salmonella outbreak spreads to 42 states
ATLANTA - Health officials are investigating a salmonella outbreak that reportedly has sickened nearly 400 people in 42 states, but they do not yet know exactly how the bacteria has been spreading.
(read more)RSCVA committee to decide fate of Northgate Golf Club later this month
Staff of the Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority has recommended the agency consider permanently closing its Northgate Golf Club which continues to lose money.
(read more)Blog: Matchup box: Wolf Pack at New Mexico State
Probable starters, keys to the game and a prediction for Thursday's basketball game between Nevada and New Mexico State.
(read more)Shoptalk: Obama-inspired ice cream
Ben & Jerry’s has renamed its butter pecan flavor ice cream to “Yes Pecan,” in its shops for the month of January. Playing off the theme of “Yes We Can,” the Vermont based company has jumped on the Obama wagon.
(read more)Supreme Court urged to reverse deal that allows Spanish Springs casino
CARSON CITY (AP) — Opponents of a Sparks casino project backed by developer Harvey Whittemore urged the Nevada Supreme Court on Wednesday to erase a controversial settlement that allowed the project to move forward.
(read more)Study: Playing Tetris helps blunt traumatic stress
Findings may help in treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.
(read more)Douglas County Sheriff's Office asks for public's help finding this fugitive
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is trying to find a felon it believes is trying to avoid prosecution on narcotics charges.
(read more)Dogs lost 3 weeks ago in Toiyabe forest near Verdi have been found safe
The two dogs lost in mid-December in Toiyabe National Forest have been found skinny but well.
(read more)Obama hails presidents' meeting
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Barack Obama hailed a rare Oval Office gathering of all U.S. presidents as an extraordinary event on Wednesday as the current occupant, President George W.
(read more)Fernley teens charged with multiple vehicle burglaries
FERNLEY -- On Dec.
(read more)Rescue hospice for ferrets in Fallon closes
Because of legal issues, Wind & Willows Ferret Rescue has closed.
(read more)Police: 4 held in Vegas drug abduction
NORTH LAS VEGAS (AP) — Four men face initial court appearances in what authorities say was a drug-related abduction of two men later rescued from a Henderson home.
(read more)Giambi rejoins Oakland
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Jason Giambi is returning to his professional baseball roots with the Oakland Athletics.
(read more)Washoe weighs wind turbines
The Washoe County Planning Commission late Tuesday night continued a hearing until Feb. 4 on whether to grant permits for a proposed wind farm that would put 44 turbines on the ridges of the Pah Rah Range east of Warm Springs Valley.
(read more)Scheels lays off 50 employees in Sparks
Scheels at the Legends at Sparks Marina laid off about 50 employees, citing overhiring during the holiday shopping season.
(read more)FTC to look into copy-protection woes
Agency soliciting comments from public on digital rights management.
(read more)Joe the Plumber to become war correspondent
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Joe The Plumber is putting down his wrenches and picking up a reporter’s notebook.
(read more)Photo: Downtown accident scene
(read more)Live chat: Pack basketball at New Mexico State on Thursday
Watch the game on TV and follow along with Pack fans in a live chat on RGJ.com.
(read more)42 Damonte students headed to inauguration
WASHINGTON - Some seniors from Damonte Ranch High School will learn about history first hand when they attend the presidential inaguration ceremony later this month.
(read more)Update on Spanish Springs dog case: All adopted, 1 still may need saving
All remaining dogs in the case of the Spanish Springs woman who rescued 27 from a California shelter have been placed in homes, but one still may need saving.
(read more)Elko man pleads guilty to child porn charge
An Elko man has agreed to serve 38 months in prison and have a lifetime of supervised release for possessing child pornography on his home computer, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday.
(read more)Woman reportedly wins arbitration after being fired in Lyon Co. horse euthanasia case
Nonie Higley says she won the arbitration case in her firing from Lyon County animal control after she authorized euthanasia of a horse.
(read more)Colorado: Man's bottom bared in lift mishap
VAIL, Colo. - A guy who dangled upside down from a ski lift with his bare bottom exposed probably doesn't want to hear any "ski bum" jokes.
(read more)Secretary of State seeks new Fernley council vote
YERINGTON, Nev. (AP) — Nevada Secretary of State Ross Miller has filed suit to force a new election in the Ward 2 Fernley City Council race.
(read more)Harry Reid reverses course, may allow Burris to take senate seat for Iliinois
WASHINGTON (AP) — Changing course, Senate Democrats emerged from a meeting with Senate appointee Roland Burris on Wednesday and set forth the legal steps under which they’re willing to welcome him into the Senate in President-elect Barack Obama’s...
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