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Widow Of Shooting Victim Disputes Robbery Theory
Metro continues investigate a deadly confrontation at a home in the Northwest part of the Valley. Michael Miller and Sharon Randolf were both shot and killed Thursday at a home on Rancho Santa Fe Avenue. Miller was a handyman working for Randolf and her husband. Miller's wife talked to Action News about the incident.

Fire At Alystra Casino In Henderson
Firefighters have contained a fire at the Alystra Casino on West Sunset Road in Henderson. The casino is closed and was not open at the time of the fire as it has been abandoned for years. No one was hurt in the fire.

Update: Five Puppies Stolen From Home Found
Five puppies who were stolen from a home near Rainbow and Desert Inn have been found. Early Monday morning five bull terrier puppies were stolen right out from under the nose of their mom Jezebel.

Lance Armstrong Participates In Livestrong Day In The Valley
The Nevada Cancer Institute celebrated Livestrong Day across the state Tuesday. It was all capped off Tuesday night with a speech from the man who started it all. Lance Armstrong spoke at the institute about his efforts to get the government to put millions into cancer research.

Criminals Smashing & Grabbing For Flat Screen TV's
It is a household item that has become one of the hottest items for criminals. Police say thieves are targetting several businesses across the Valley that have glass front windows where they can smash the windows in, grab the flatscreen televisions and make a quick getaway.

Contact 13 Consumer Alert: Dangerous Dental Work
The next time a dentist puts a crown in your mouth you might want to make sure it is not toxic and filled with lead. The American Dental Association is warning you to ask questions before any dentist starts work on your mouth.

Illinois State Police Find Body Parts Of Missing LV Woman
Action News has confirmed Illinois State Police have found body parts that DNA has matched to a missing Las Vegas woman. Illinois State Police say investigators found the legs of Lindsay Harris about 15 miles south of Springfield, Illinois in May 2005. It is just now that DNA matched it to that of Lindsay. Lindsay was last seen making a deposit at her bank near her home in Henderson on May 4, 2005.

Two Suspects Wanted In Murder On Wardelle Street
Metro Police are looking for two suspects in connection with a murder in April. Police want to find Vincent Arias Ramos and Michael Estrella. Both suspects are wanted for the April 20th murder of Josue Bautizta.

NWA Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Vegas After Losing Panel
A Northwest Airlines 757 made an emergency landing in Las Vegas Monday after a panel reportedly came off the wing. 182 passengers were on board the flight from Los Angeles to Detroit when it made the emergency landing in the Valley. It landed without incident.

Sex And The City Movie Premiered In London
The Sex And The City movie premiered in London this week. The 30 - somethings are now 40 - somethings dealing with unsettling twists of fate. Behind the scenes there were reported squabbles over who gets paid what.

"Triangle of Life" theory challenged
We've always been told to "duck, cover and hold" but is that the best advice when the ground starts to shake...

Execution date set for man convicted of murdering Sparks teen
A judge has set an execution date for Tamir Hamilton who was convicted in the rape and murder of a Sparks teenager. Judge Connie Steinheimer ruled that the execution must be scheduled between July 14 and July 20 of this year but...

A double-digit drop in median home prices reported in Reno and Las Vegas areas
A double-digit drop in median home prices was reported in two-thirds of the cities surveyed during the first three months of this year including the Las Vegas and Reno metropolitan areas...

Month of May to be proclaimed as Older Americans Month by Reno Mayor Cashell
On Wednesday May 13, 2008 Mayor Bob Cashell, along with the City of Reno City Council, will be proclaiming the month of May as Older Americans Month at the 10 a.m. city council meeting. This year the theme of Older Americans Month is, "Working Together for Strong Healthy Supportive Communities"...

Court hears from families who believe child's autism caused by mercury-based vaccines
A Federal Court heard evidence Monday from families who believe their child's autism was caused by mercury-based vaccines. Nearly 5,300 families have filed with the U.S. Court of Claims stating vaccines caused their child's disorder...

Rasner Answers Yankees' Prayers
Former Wolf Pack and Carson High School star Darrell Rasner thought that he should have made the New York Yankees opening day roster. But after dominating the Triple-A ranks for a month while the Yanks'

Reactions from strangers among the challenges of raising autistic children

RTC Bus Drivers Gear Up For Possible Strike
A Union representing 165 public bus drivers in the Truckee Meadows is prepared to strike if they can't reach an agreement with the company that operates the buses.

Mike Alger Makes Homemade Fuel Alternative
If you are looking to make your engine more efficient, it turns out you can create your own hydrogen boost. Channel 2's Mike Alger shows his own.

Water Fueled Cars
More than 30 customers have purchased a hydrogen boost engine from Donny's Four Wheel Drive World within the past three weeks. For $800 customers are giving their engine a jolt using water.

2,400 Nevada Inmates Up For Parole Next Month
Nearly 2,400 inmates will be up for a parole hearing next month thanks to a bill the Legislature approved last year.

Seismologist: Mogul Quake Swarm Slowing Down
Earthquakes are no doubt on the minds of millions of people worldwide. We've felt significant activity here, but California, the Mid-West, Japan and most recently China have felt substantial shaking as well.

Beyond Brothels: Joe Conforte Speaks Out
Last month Channel 2 showed you ‘Love Ranch' being shot in downtown Reno. The film is loosely based on Joe Conforte - the first man to operate a licensed brothel in the state of Nevada. But for the last 17 years, Conforte's been hiding out in South America and remains a wanted man in the U.S.

Execution Date Set for Teen Girl's Murderer
An execution date is now set for the man who raped and murdered a Sparks teen girl in 2006.

Minden Biofuels Station to Open to Public
Northern Nevada's first public biofuels station is about to open.

Jill Derby Files for Nevada Congressional Seat
Democrat Jill Derby has filed as a candidate for Nevada's 2nd Congressional District, challenging first-term Republican Rep. Dean Heller.

CityCenter officials top off first of 6 high-rise towers
Associated Press - May 14, 2008 5:15 AM ET LAS VEGAS (AP) - MGM Mirage officials have topped off the first of 6 high-rise towers on its CityCenter development on the Las Vegas Strip.

Las Vegas marks anniversary of Frank Sinatra's death
Associated Press - May 13, 2008 8:55 PM ET LAS VEGAS (AP) - Las Vegas is 1 of 3 cities marking the 10th anniversary of the death of Frank Sinatra.

Nevada budget chief: More cuts possible
Associated Press - May 13, 2008 7:15 PM ET CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) - State Budget Director Andrew Clinger said Tuesday that more budget cuts are on the table for the fiscal year that starts July...

Lawyer: Taiwanese man accused of taking $30M did no wrong
Associated Press - May 13, 2008 7:05 PM ET MONROVIA, Calif. (AP) - The lawyer for a Taiwanese businessman accused of bilking the Taiwanese government out of nearly $30 million has told a...

Las Vegas, Reno see double-digit drops in quarterly housing prices
Associated Press - May 13, 2008 6:45 PM ET RENO, Nev. (AP) - Median home prices fell in two-thirds of the cities surveyed during the first three months of this year, including double-digit...

ATM Machine found, likely abandoned by thieves
Associated Press - May 13, 2008 7:54 PM ET SAN DIEGO (AP) - Authorities say an ATM machine was found in a San Diego-area parking lot today -- apparently abandoned by the people who stole...

Bakersfield thief steals blood bank trailer
Associated Press - May 14, 2008 1:14 AM ET BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) - There may be a disappointed vampire in Bakersfield. Police Detective Graydon Argast says a blood bank trailer that...

Fire burns on Southern California mountain peak
Associated Press - May 14, 2008 1:04 AM ET MOUNT BALDY VILLAGE, Calif. (AP) - Firefighters are battling a 300-acre wildfire on the flanks of towering Mount Baldy in Angeles National...

Deputies kill 2 in gunbattle on SoCal Indian reservation
Associated Press - May 14, 2008 12:24 AM ET SAN JACINTO, Calif. (AP) - Authorities say at least 1 of 2 people who died in a gunbattle with sheriff's deputies on an Indian reservation was a...

Another elimination from 'Dancing With the Stars'
Associated Press - May 13, 2008 10:54 PM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - Tony Award winner Marissa Jaret Winokur won't be adding a mirrorball trophy to her collection of prizes.

New Mammovan Helps Women Fight Breast Cancer
Women in Nevada now have a tool in fighting breast cancer.

Quality Lags at Safety-Net Hospitals
By Steven Reinberg, HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, May 13 (HealthDay News) -- The quality of care at hospitals that treat poor and underserved patients, often called...

Doctors Can Help Lower Hospital Costs
TUESDAY, May 13 (HealthDay News) -- Giving doctors cash rewards to reduce hospital spending helps control costs without compromising quality or patients' access to care, according to...

Black Rectal Cancer Patients Less Likely to Get Chemo, Radiation
TUESDAY, May 13 (HealthDay News) -- Even though black and white rectal cancer patients have similar referral rates to oncologists, blacks are less likely to receive chemotherapy or...

Blood-Thinner No Help for Dialysis Treatment
By Ed Edelson, HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, May 13 (HealthDay News) -- A major trial has dashed the hope that the clot-preventing drug Plavix could help in the...

DNA Fingerprinting Could ID Viable Embryos
TUESDAY, May 13 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers say DNA tests may be able to tell doctors which embryos tabbed for in vitro fertilization (IVF) are most likely to result in the births...

Abandoned Henderson Casino Destroyed by Fire
Ladder trucks continued to douse hot spots as a cloud of smoke rises from the rubble. But when the centerpiece of the old casino went down, everyone knew the building was gone for good. Reporter Aaron Drawhorn was at the scene and has the story.

Former Showgirl Finds New Life in Unlikely Place
As the crowds waned and time took its toll on the venerable Stardust, Dolly Kelepecz rose from the ashes and landed in the most unlikely of places. Reporter Jonathan Humbert has her unique story.

Metro Investigating Rash of Business Burglaries
Metro Police says since late last year, there have been a string of smash and grab burglaries. Thieves break in, take the merchandise and take off, leaving few clues for police. Reporter Travell Eiland investigates this new trend.

Clinton Trounces Obama in West Virginia
Hillary Rodham Clinton coasted to a large but largely symbolic victory in working-class West Virginia on Tuesday, handing Barack Obama one of the worst defeats of the campaign yet scarcely slowing his march toward the Democratic presidential nomination.

Copper Theft Blamed for Key Largo Fire
The man investigators say is responsible for starting a fire at an abandoned casino is fighting for his life. Authorities say he started the fire while he was trying to steal copper from the building. Reporter Tedd Florendo has the story.

Missing Henderson Woman's Remains Found in Illinois
The three year search for a Henderson woman who disappeared in 2005 has come to a sad end. After extensive DNA testing, police in Illinois have confirmed that partial human remains they found in the central part of the state are that of Lindsay Harris.

Former Helicopter Students Sue Bank Over Loans
Former students of Jerry Airola's bankrupt helicopter school have filed a lawsuit against the bank that gave them loans. The now defunct Silver State Helicopters was owned by the former Clark County sheriff's candidate.

State to Pay Settlement to Trooper in Sexual Harassment Case
The state will pay almost a half million taxpayer dollars to the Nevada Highway Patrol's top female trooper to settle a civil rights lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and misconduct.

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