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Fallon man wins $9,000 on 'Wheel of Fortune' during Military Spouses Week

Feb 9, 2012 4:42 am

Robert Duncan of Fallon won $9,000 as a contestant in Wednesday night's episode of "Wheel of Fortune" during Military Spouses Week."

Silver Legacy in Reno owes $142.8M on March 1

Feb 9, 2012 4:13 am

The partnership that owns the Silver Legacy Resort Casino in downtown Reno is working with outside advisers to restructure $142.8 million in mortgage notes due March 1, according to a filing this week...

Opinions aired on search for ideal UNR president

Feb 9, 2012 3:42 am

The next president of the University of Nevada, Reno, will have plenty of opportunities to make a difference, including working with the governor to help rebuild the states economy, says Orion Cuffe, ...

Funding conflict rouses supporters

Feb 9, 2012 3:08 am

Northern Nevada Planned Parenthood affiliates are receiving overwhelming support in the aftermath of a funding amendment/reversal from the national Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, a spokeswoman said...

Reno digest: Digital billboard delay, Moana miracle and food trucks

Feb 9, 2012 3:00 am

From delaying a decision on the future of digital billboards in Reno to kicking off the Miracle on Turf project at Moana Stadium, Reno City Council wrapped up a lengthy meeting Wednesday that included...

Source: NY, California to sign mortgage settlement

Feb 9, 2012 1:58 am

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) New York and California have agreed to sign the proposed settlement between U.S. states and the nation's biggest mortgage lenders over foreclosure abuses, according to a source clos...

City Council says close Lander Street during school hours, but not permanently

Feb 9, 2012 1:51 am

During an emotional two-hour hearing Wednesday, the Reno City Council agreed to formalize the closure of Lander Street behind the Our Lady of the Snows school while children are there, but ultimately ...

Blog: Wolf Pack looks to solve zone struggles against Hawaii

Feb 9, 2012 1:49 am

No exact formula exists for beating the Wolf Pack after all, the team is 19-4 this season but the one thing that team after team after team has tried to throw at Nevada this season is a zone defense...

Harbaugh, Kaepernick not on same page about QB position

Feb 9, 2012 1:35 am

San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh apparently doesn't agree with quarterback Colin Kaepernick about the "openness" of that position heading into 2012.

'Vow' stirs fond memories for stars

Feb 9, 2012 1:25 am

It's not quite Valentine's Day, but Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum are getting hot and heavy in a corner booth at the Four Seasons hotel. Well, not quite.