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University pays fine for animal deaths in 2011 incident
RENO -- Following notification by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the University of Nevada, Reno has promptly paid a $7,446 fine for an unfortunate, isolated incident on one of its farms that resulted in the death of three animals in September 2011. The incident was promptly reported and an investigation ...
FEMA grant brings full staff to Zephyr Cove fire station
LAKE TAHOE -- The Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District Board of Trustees voted unanimously in January to accept a $2.7M grant and to staff Engine 24. The engine has been unstaffed because of reduced funding. "I am so pleased to hear that Zephyr Cove will use these funds to bring ...
Two stabbed in brawl at Sparks nightclub
SPARKS -- A fight at a Sparks nightclub got way out of hand and ended with at least two men being stabbed and police trying to piece together what happened and who is responsible. Saturday morning at around 2:45, Sparks Police Officers were dispatched to 1825 Prater Way, the Aguitas ...
Reid announces $1.2 mil grant for I-80 improvements
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Nevada Senator Harry Reid announced a $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for improvements to Interstate 80 in northern Nevada. The roadbed through the Carlin Tunnels will be reconstructed, and the project will include significant technological improvements by fixing lighting and traffic monitoring systems. “Our ...
Raw: Fla. Teen Catches Ride With Whale Shark
Chris Kreis of Fort Myers, Fla. was out on the water with his dad and a group of friends when they came across a massive whale shark near their boat. The teen jumped in the water, and briefly caught a ride with the giant sea creature. (Ju...
Solar Plane Reaches East Coast
A solar-powered airplane touched down in the Washington DC area on Sunday night. The plane took off San Francisco in early May, and has stopped in several cities around the US during its voyage east. (June 17)
Adapting to Climate Change Through Barriers
Instead of protesting against the evils of carbon pollution, many officials and environmental advocates are adopting the model of boy scouts when it comes to climate change: Be prepared. (June 17)
Need an Organ? A Lab-Grown One May Work One Day
Some types of experimental lab-grown body parts are now implanted in people and working well, but challenges remain in creating complex structures. Researchers hope one day to ease chronic shortages of much needed organs. (June 17)
Historic Ruling Set in Affirmative Action Case
Supreme Court justices will soon announce a decision on an affirmative action case, Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin. That could decide whether race can be used to determine college admission. (June 17)
Man's body found in Truckee River
SPARKS -- Police are trying to identify the body of a man found in the Truckee River Friday afternoon. Early this afternoon at around 1:30, the Sparks Police Department received a call of a body in the river in the 400 block of Galletti Way. An officer arrived on scene and ...
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