Latest updates from the Reno Gazette-Journal

House passes health care; Senate OK expected this week

Mar 22, 2010 4:45 am

Updated at 9:56 p.m.

Blog: Wolf Pack hoops: Johnson practices

Mar 21, 2010 11:30 pm

KINGSTON, R.I. -- Guard Armon Johnson was dressed for the team's shoot-around and appeared to be close to 100 percent for Monday's second-round NIT game at Rhode Island.

Blog: Matchup box: Wolf Pack at Rhode Island

Mar 21, 2010 11:16 pm

Wolf Pack basketball writer Chris Murray breaks down Nevada's second-round NIT game against Rhode Island and offers his prediction.

Thousands rally for immigration reform in DC

Mar 21, 2010 10:41 pm

WASHINGTON (AP) Frustrated with the pace of action to overhaul the countrys immigration system, thousands of demonstrators descended on the nations capital Sunday, waving American flags and holding h...

Downtown Reno motel evacuated after high levels of carbon monoxide detected

Mar 21, 2010 9:59 pm

Reno firefighters evacuated a downtown Reno motel Sunday morning after a carbon monoxide leak was detected in the building.

US Rep. Berkley staff mistakenly makes potential foe privy to strategy talk

Mar 21, 2010 8:24 pm

LAS VEGAS (AP) Democratic U.S. Rep. Shelley Berkley had an unexpected listener on a conference call dedicated to counter campaign maneuvers by a potential opponent.

Nevada sends three boxers to nationals

Mar 21, 2010 8:14 pm

Paced by Ryan Kotey, the Nevada boxing team is sending three boxers to the National Collegiate Championships.

Democrats predict health bill will pass House

Mar 21, 2010 5:58 pm

WASHINGTON (AP) A pair of House Democratic leaders predicted Sunday the final tally on President Barack Obamas historic health care bill will meet or exceed the 216 votes required for passage.

Gehry likes what he sees with new Vegas building

Mar 21, 2010 5:19 pm

LAS VEGAS (AP) Architect Frank Gehry says he wanted a swirling stainless steel structure he designed for Las Vegas to be unique to stand out from what he called the cacophony of high-rise casinos an...

Forecast: Windy and warm today; Mostly sunny rest of week

Mar 21, 2010 4:07 pm

Current forecast from the National Weather Service in Reno:

Top Stories from The Nevada Appeal

Wolf Pack gets swept at Oregon

Mar 22, 2010 3:57 am

The Nevada Wolf Pack baseball team came up empty in its first visit to Eugene, Ore. The Oregon Ducks treated the Wolf Pack rather rudely this weekend, completing a four-game series sweep at PK Par...

REAL HERO: Shaun Thomas, Unsung Hero

Mar 21, 2010 11:01 am

Douglas County Search & Rescue Operations Leader Shaun Thomas, a Foothills resident who owns Kingsbury Automotive, has served county residents for 30 years, according to nominator John Soder...

REAL HERO: Tamara Nash, Unsung Hero

Mar 21, 2010 11:01 am

Tamara Nash was nominated as an Unsung Hero by family friend Tiffany ODay for her heroic efforts on Mother's Day when her husband was shot in Washoe Valley trying to help a mortally wounded Cars...

REAL HERO: Wayne Nash, Good Samaritan

Mar 21, 2010 11:01 am

Carson High basketball coach and engineer Wayne Nash was nominated by co-worker Erin Been for trying to help a mortally wounded teen on Mother's Day in Washoe Valley. Nash and his family were dr...

REAL HEROES: Five from Carson, two from Douglas to be honored at Red Cross event

Mar 21, 2010 11:01 am

Local heroes will be honored Thursday at the Northern Nevada American Red Cross 2010 Real Heroes Breakfast at Harrah's in downtown Reno. Five people from Carson City and two from Douglas County ...

Congress clears historic health care bill

Mar 21, 2010 11:01 am

WASHINGTON (AP) - Summoned to success by President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled Congress approved historic legislation Sunday night extending health care to tens of millions of uninsu...

Tens of thousands rally for immigration reform

Mar 21, 2010 11:01 am

WASHINGTON (AP) - Frustrated with the lack of action to overhaul the country's immigration system, tens of thousands of demonstrators rallied on the National Mall and marched through the streets of...

Health care reform: Statement from Rep. Dean Heller

Mar 21, 2010 11:01 am

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today U.S. Congressman Dean Heller (R-Nev.) made the following statement on the House passage of H.R. 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and H.R. 4872, the Reco...

Arnold hired as Hawaii's new coach

Mar 21, 2010 11:01 am

HONOLULU (AP) - Former Southern California assistant Gib Arnold was introduced Saturday as Hawaii's new men's basketball coach."It's not every day a dream can come true ... I am thrilled, exci...

Nationals send top prospect Strasburg to minors

Mar 21, 2010 11:01 am

VIERA, Fla. (AP) - Stephen Strasburg was sent to the minor leagues on Saturday by the Washington Nationals, who told baseball's top pitching prospect he needed to slow down his delivery from the st...

Local News from Las Vegas Sun via Yahoo! News

Different routes, leading to the same aye

Mar 21, 2010 9:02 am

In the end, there was really no other choice for Nevadas two House Democrats than to vote yes on the health care bill. Reps. Shelley Berkley and Dina Titus withheld support for todays scheduled vote u...

Texas-sized threat

Mar 21, 2010 9:02 am

It is decision time at Cowboys Stadium.

Care about Nevadas budget mess, education policy? Legislative races are the ones to watch

Mar 21, 2010 9:02 am

While a high-profile U.S. Senate race captures the publics attention, the candidates most likely to shape Nevadas future are running largely unnoticed in a few competitive Assembly and state Senate co...

Inspection fees are on countys agenda with re ofcials

Mar 21, 2010 9:01 am

With the back and forth on the salaries, benefits and sick leave of Clark County firefighters as a backdrop, the Fire Department is seeking the support of the Clark County Commission to raise inspecti...

Good ends often come by painful means

Mar 21, 2010 9:01 am

Some random thoughts while waiting for health care reform.

GOP stands for getting outta politics in Nevada

Mar 21, 2010 9:00 am

Nevada Republicans seem more like Democrats this year. They should be ready for a big year, but seem intent on embracing failure, like a blackjack player hitting on 20.

Oceguera, next likely Assembly speaker, better eat his Wheaties

Mar 21, 2010 9:00 am

John Oceguera is no Barbara Buckley. It must be an annoying refrain for the presumed next speaker of the Nevada Assembly to hear, although hell have to get used to it.

Former students, teachers join open house at Historic Westside School

Mar 21, 2010 3:54 am

For Carmen Quinones, a brief news report Friday set off a mad dash to look through old boxes. Her goal: find photos of her class at the Las Vegas Grammar School Branch No. 1. I have boxes and boxes of...

The Vegas Channel scam netted woman $200,000, officials say

Mar 20, 2010 9:17 am

A Las Vegas woman was arrested earlier this week accused of bilking about $200,000 from nine alleged victims after telling them they were investing in a new local television channel, but instead spend...

150 birds, dog die in fire at Las Vegas sanctuary

Mar 20, 2010 9:16 am

A fire damaged a building and killed about 150 birds Friday morning at the Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary in the northwest Las Vegas Valley.