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After 101⁄2 hours of labor, Kristin Mozzochi gave birth to her son Alessandro at 7:29 a.m. on June 13. Even though parts of the experience were overwhelming, she had her doula, Launa Martin.

The best bet for stretching your food budget - use every bit of what you buy. Even stale bread.

Pork tenderloin gets plenty of attention for it leanness. After all, it rivals boneless, skinless chicken breast.

Western Nevada College Fall semester registration is in progress, and a record number of students are choosing to take at least some of their college classes online.

I see dead people.Not so strange, really. I'm a journalist. And for part of my life I was a war reporter. But what is spooky at times is the words that linger on. In the air, on the paper.

Rogers graduates from ChapmanKathryn Rogers, a 2005 Carson High graduate, graduated Summa Cum Laude from Chapman University in Orange, Calif.

* Start Your Day on the Fourth of July with a Bang 10k and two-mile run 7 a.m. Saturday at the Korean War Memorial Park, at Fifth Street and Marsh Road. Fees are $30 on race day. Participants younger than 18 are $15. Contact Scott Keith at...

(AP) - There's nothing like easy-to-grow, high-yield plants to help boost the self-confidence of young gardeners.

WASHINGTON - Americans who refuse to buy affordable medical coverage could be hit with fines of more than $1,000 under a health care overhaul bill unveiled Thursday by key Senate Democrats looking to fulfill President Barack Obama's top...

Singing "This Land is Your Land" and waving American flags, the children from Kinderland Nursery paraded their patriotism around their west Carson City neighborhood Thursday.

TodayFree books and planter decorating for families will be held from 10 a.m. to noon today at the Silver City School House Community Center and Park. For more information, call Quest Lakes at 287-7598.

Reservations due for barbecue, bluegrassCarson City Music Club will host its annual barbecue and bluegrass musical entertainment, Monday, July 13 on the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall lawn, 511 N. King St.

WASHINGTON - Americans who refuse to buy affordable medical coverage could be hit with fines of more than $1,000 under a health care overhaul bill unveiled Thursday by key Senate Democrats looking to fulfill President Barack Obama's top...

When Nevada passed a law banning smoking in places that serve food, Susan and Jeff Melvin discovered it created a niche for people looking for a smoking option.

Silver State Charter High School, which has been steadily growing since it opened five years ago, plans to expand next year to include seventh and eighth grades.Principal Steve Knight said it is a response to community demand.

PITTSBURGH - The doctor had barely pulled away the needle when a blister appeared on Tracey Berg-Fulton's abdomen: An experimental shot was revving up the 24-year-old's immune system - part of a bold quest to create a vaccine-like...

LONDON - A new technique to preserve and transplant ovaries might give women a better chance to fight their biological clocks and have children when they are older, doctors announced Monday.

CHICAGO - A surprising number of teenagers - nearly 15 percent - think they're going to die young, leading many to drug use, suicide attempts and other unsafe behavior, new research suggests.

Grilled skewers of marinated meat and vegetables make a savory treat for a barbecue. They also are great for eating on a budget.

Pasta salad and barbecued chicken are a natural pairing for July Fourth celebrations. They're even better in the same dish.

Using white plastic balls and a light bulb, students learned Tuesday how the sun affects the phases of the moon.But these weren't average students in an average science camp.

Carson Valley Medical Center has reported the first case of swine flu confirmed for Carson Valley.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Southern Nevada health officials say a 33-year-old Clark County man infected with the swine flu virus has died.

Date: 6/28/2009 5:55 PMBC-US--Student Loan Relief,1st Ld-Writethru/652Eds: ADDS background on program. Moving on general news and financial services.CANDICE CHOI,AP Personal Finance Writer

If you're like most Americans over age 45 you want to continue living in a familiar environment throughout your maturing years. According to AARP, older homeowners overwhelmingly prefer to age in place, which means living in your home safely,...

New rules to benefit military familiesA number of recent rulings by the Nevada Legislature and state system of higher education will benefit those seeking a higher education in Nevada.

Megan McGuinness, a resident of Reno graduated Magna Cum Laude from Nevada State College, Henderson. She is the daughter of Bennie and Whit McGuinness of Carson City.

As summer heat starts stressing the plants in our landscapes, it is important to know where and how deeply to water for optimum plant health.

RENO (AP) — The University of Nevada, Reno is eliminating 279 jobs because of a 15 percent budget cut that slashed the university's state funding by $33 million in the next two fiscal years.

The “Rodeo State” license plates are more than just a freeway fashion statement.