Dec 18th, 2008 · University of Nevada at Reno researchers just built a brand-new bridge — then promptly tried to knock it down by simulating an 8.0 magnitude earthquake. They hope the new seismic designs will survive quakes and other natural disasters well enough to allow emergency vehicles to get across, if not full traffic loads. From Capital Public Radio in Sacramento, Ben Adler reports.
Nov 4th, 2008 · Across the country, there are small armies of volunteers whose sole purpose today is to get out the vote. Dusty Kline of Lancaster, Ohio, who's canvassing for John McCain, Donna Grantinetti who's hitting the Pittsburgh suburbs for Barack Obama, Michele Boyer and her daughter, Nicole, who are working the phone banks for the GOP in Indianapolis, and and John Tull, who's been canvassing in Reno, Nev., for Barack Obama, offer their insight.
Oct 3rd, 2008 · In Reno Thursday, a group of Republican women — including Nevada's GOP Chairwoman Sue Lowden —watched the Palin-Biden debate together. We attend their debate-watching party and see what they thought of the vice presidential candidates.
Sep 12th, 2008 · Despite the best efforts of an able cast (including Meg Ryan and Annette Bening), this loose remake's only virtue is that it allows critics to talk about the stylish, gossipy George Cukor original.
May 1st, 2008 · Richard Brong, the science department chair at a Reno, Nevada high school, talks about the string of earthquakes hitting Reno, and why seismologists are still struggling to understand the causes.
Apr 29th, 2008 · "I couldn't write you a quake policy now if you were the Queen of Outer Space." That's what Cory Farley's insurance agent told him when he called to ask about earthquake insurance. Farley's home near Reno, Nevada has been shaking a lot lately. Farley, a former columnist for his local paper, tells Alex Chadwick that the experts say a big one could be just around the corner.
Apr 29th, 2008 · In recent weeks, a seemingly nonstop wave of small earthquakes has rattled the residents of Reno, Nev. Seismologist Diane DePolo says she spends a lot of time these days explaining what the tremors might mean.
Feb 28th, 2008 · Sweet Water Red Gambler was forced out of Golden Valley. The donkey's crime? Nocturnal braying that kept a neighbor up. Now, anyone who wants to move into this suburb near Reno is warned in advance about the smells and sounds of its chickens, goats and horses. Residents hope the disclosure will help protect their rural lifestyle.