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Metro Finds Body Of Kidnapped Teen
Two people are under arrest for the murder and kidnapping of a Valley teenager.

13-Year-Old Paperboy Injured in Accident at Gowans and Simmons
They say it all happened when two cars crashed into each other near Gowan and Simmons this morning. Police say the child was selling newspapers just before the accident.

Standoff Ends Peacefully In North Las Vegas
A standoff ends peacefully in North Las Vegas. Police say a man barricaded himself up in his house near Tonopah and Civic Center last night.

House Fire May Be Arson
Investigators are trying to figure out whether arson is to blame for a house fire on Bahama Bay Court.

NV National Guard Deploying
Members of the military from Nevada are again putting their lives on the line to fight the War on Terror.

Motorcyclist Dies In Accident
Authorities say a man has lost his life in a motorcycle accident.

McLachlin claims first PGA Tour victory at Reno
Associated Press - August 3, 2008 9:15 PM ET RENO, Nev. (AP) - Parker McLachlin missed all but one green on the front nine but saved par on all of them then hung on to shoot a 2-over 74 Sunday...

McLachlin extends lead to 6 strokes at Reno-Tahoe
Associated Press - August 2, 2008 9:35 PM ET RENO, Nev. (AP) - Parker McLachlin made a 9-foot eagle putt after he drove the green on a 367-yard, par 4 and shot a 6-under-par 66 on Saturday to...

Christina Applegate to help raise money for cancer research
Associated Press - August 3, 2008 5:13 PM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - Christina Applegate, who is being treated for breast cancer, is scheduled to appear on a television special to raise money for...

"Dark Knight" grabs $43.8M more, nears $400M total
Associated Press - August 3, 2008 2:53 PM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Batman blockbuster "The Dark Knight" is hauling it in at the box office.

Report: Christina Applegate has breast cancer
Associated Press - August 3, 2008 3:33 AM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - Christina Applegate reportedly is undergoing treatment for breast cancer. According to the syndicated television...

Bernie Mac hospitalized in Chicago with pneumonia
Associated Press - August 2, 2008 8:33 PM ET CHICAGO (AP) - Bernie Mac is in a Chicago hospital with pneumonia. His publicist, Danica Smith, says in a statement that the 50-year-old...

LaBeouf lawyers: Left hand was 'crushed'
Associated Press - August 2, 2008 6:03 AM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - The lawyer for actor Shia LaBeouf (SHY'-uh luh-BUHF') says his client's hand was "crushed" in a wreck that flipped his truck last...

Fire damages two homes in west Reno
A fire on River Lane off West 4th Street in Reno damaged two homes today around 2 p.m. The fire caused a large dark plume of smoke but was...

1,600 customers lost power Friday night
About 1,600 Sierra Pacific customers on South East Lake Blvd lost power around 10:25p.m., Friday. News 4 spoke with...

Brightcove Accelerates Expansion in Japan

Brightcove's new subsidiary in Japan adds general manager, announces first customer, and closes $4.9 million financing; gorin.jp to publish Beijing Olympic video with...

Hollywood's Elite Joins T-Mobile, Tony Hawk and Stone Temple Pilots at the Summer's Hottest Action S

Emile Hirsch, Christina Milian, Audrina Patridge and More Celebrate the Launch of the T-Mobile Sidekick LX(TM) Tony Hawk Edition

Businesses that rely on swimmers, boaters are hurting

Fire Destroys 2 Garages, 2 Classic Cars
Man tries to fight a fire that starts in his garage Sunday afternoon.

Bill Seeks to Protect Land around Carson City
The government would transfer thousands of acres of federal land to Carson City for open space and recreation, and would permanently withdraw another 20,000 acres of federal land near the city from development

Nevada Considers Ways to Deal with Foreclosures
According to some key lawmakers, Nevada might follow California's lead by enacting legislation intended to fight the foreclosure crisis.

Hot August Nights is Full of Classic Cars and Classic Stories
You can hear stories galore when Hot August Nights comes to town. And even though the event hasn't officially kicked off, the stories are starting to fly.

Man Sought in Jack in the Box Shooting in Sparks
A shooting happened early Saturday morning, in the parking lot of the Jack in the Box on Oddie Boulevard and El Rancho Drive in Sparks.

Union Protests Grand Sierra Resort's Health Care Plan
Union employees are planting signs and handing out fliers outside northern Nevada's largest hotel-casino to protest the resort's stance on health insurance during contract negotiations.

Washoe County Deputies Locate Missing ATV Riders
Washoe County Deputies say they found two missing ATV riders Saturday night.

Newmont Mining Corp. Blamed for Miner's Death
ELKO (AP) -- Newmont Mining Corporation has been faulted for a deadly June 2007 mine accident in northern Nevada.

2 burned in fiery crash that shuts down LA freeway
Associated Press - August 4, 2008 2:35 AM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - Two people are hospitalized with critical burn injuries after their rental truck overturned and caught fire, shutting down a...

McLachlin claims first PGA win at Reno-Tahoe Open
Associated Press - August 3, 2008 11:15 PM ET RENO, Nev. (AP) - Parker McLachlin has won on the Hooters Tour, Tight Lies Tour, Gateway Tour and Spanos Tour.

Man, woman arrested in Las Vegas runaway's death
Associated Press - August 3, 2008 8:15 PM ET LAS VEGAS (AP) - A man and a woman have been arrested in the death of a 17-year-old Las Vegas runaway whose body was found in a shallow grave...

Jonas Brothers, 'Gossip Girl' score teen awards
Associated Press - August 4, 2008 1:34 AM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - "Gossip Girl" and the Jonas Brothers were big winners at the Teen Choice Awards.

Air traffic outage affects flights over Burbank
Associated Press - August 3, 2008 11:54 PM ET SAN DIEGO (AP) - An outage Sunday temporarily shut down radar, radio and telephone communications at a control center that handles air traffic in...

Editor remembered on anniversary of his murder
Associated Press - August 3, 2008 11:24 PM ET OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Friends and family of an Oakland journalist gunned down last year gathered in his honor on the anniversary of his killing...

Video Consultations Effective for Stroke Treatment
SUNDAY, Aug. 3 (HealthDay News) -- More accurate decisions about treatment of stroke patients in remote locations can be made using telemedicine consultations, compared with telephone...

Orthopedic Surgeons Weigh in on Pool Safety
SATURDAY, Aug. 2 (HealthDay News) -- Most people love a dip in the pool to cool off during the summer swelter, but don't let that refreshing feeling make you forgot basic safety...

Number of New U.S. HIV Infections Gets Revised Upwards
By Amanda Gardner, HealthDay Reporter SATURDAY, Aug. 2 (HealthDay News) -- The number of Americans newly infected with HIV each year is, and has long been, higher...

1976 Italian Dioxin Release Damaged Babies' Thyroids
FRIDAY, Aug. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Women who 32 years ago lived in the area of a major dioxin spill in Italy have been six times more likely to give birth to babies with altered...

Two Held in Murder of Missing Teen
Two jailed in connection with the murder of a 17 year old girl.

Six Hospitalized After Their SUV is Slammed by Drunk Driver
Six people are hospitalized after police say a drunk driver slammed into their SUV sending it onto the side walk.

Nevada National Guard Members Ship Out for Afghanistan
For the next year these soldiers will eat, sleep, and fight with Afghan troops. They will train the Afghanistan army to defend its freedom and hope the mission will speed the end of the war. Reporter Travell Eiland has the details of the emotional sendoff.

Back To School Means It's Time to Get Your Shots!
It's back to school in less than a month. But your child could be turned away if he or she doesn't have their immunizations up to date.

Cannabis-Linked Cell Receptor Might Help Prevent Colon Cancer
FRIDAY, Aug. 1 (HealthDay News) -- A cannabinoid receptor lying on the surface of cells may help suppress colorectal cancer, say U.S. researchers.

Investigators say lax oversight risks millions of Medicare dollars
Associated Press - August 3, 2008 11:23 PM ET WASHINGTON (AP) - Congressional investigators are saying it's too easy for scam artists to cheat Medicare out of millions of dollars.

Tropical Storm Edouard moves toward Texas
Associated Press - August 3, 2008 11:23 PM ET NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The National Hurricane Center has issued a hurricane watch for the coast of western Louisiana and eastern Texas.

2 children drown in hole at SC construction site
Associated Press - August 3, 2008 10:13 PM ET SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (AP) - Authorities in Summerville, South Carolina, say two young boys drowned in a water-filled hole at the construction site of...

FBI investigates new attacks on Calif. scientists
Associated Press - August 3, 2008 10:13 PM ET SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) - The FBI is investigating two firebombings targeting University of California, Santa Cruz scientists.

2 Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder, Kidnapping Sun, 3 Aug 2008 12:25:57 PDT
Police say a man and a woman have been arrested on charges of kidnapping and murdering a 17-year-old girl.

Pregnant Woman, Unborn Baby Stabbed By Teen Sun, 3 Aug 2008 08:18:31 PDT
Police in Texas say a teen stabbed a pregnant woman who sitting on her back porch.

Barricaded Standoff Ends In Arrest Sun, 3 Aug 2008 11:02:33 PDT
Police say a man barricaded himself inside a family members residence, and threatened to shoot officers.

Voter Registration Numbers Released Sat, 2 Aug 2008 19:34:47 PDT
Secretary of State Ross Miller reports new figures for the number of registered voters in Nevada through and including July 22, the deadline for registration to participate in the primary election.

Tropical Storm Edouard Prompts Hurricane Watch Sun, 3 Aug 2008 20:09:19 PDT
Tropical Storm Edouard is moving west along the Louisiana coast toward Texas, and a hurricane watch is now in effect.

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