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Reno is the county seat of Washoe County, Nevada, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 180,480, making it the second-largest city in Nevada, after Las Vegas. Current estimates place the population of the city proper at more than 214,000 which would make Reno the third-most populous city, after Henderson. Reno lies 26 miles (42 km) north of the Nevada state capital, Carson City, and 22 miles (35 km) northeast of Lake Tahoe in the high desert. The area of western Nevada and the California Sierra Nevada anchored by Reno has a population of approximately 650,000. Reno shares its eastern border with the city of Sparks. Reno, known as "The Biggest Little City in the World", is famous for its casinos, and is the birthplace of the gaming corporation Harrah's Entertainment.
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Round Rock Express shut out Reno Aces
May 21, 2013 4:10 am
ROUND ROCK, TexasThe Reno Aces managed just four hits en route to a 4-0 loss to the Round Rock Express in the first game of the series on Monday night at The Dell Diamond.
Truck rolls 300 feet down slope in Sierra
May 21, 2013 3:37 am
A logging truck rolled over and then down a 300-foot slope off of California 49 around 2 p.m. Monday.
Video: Search and rescue begins in Oklahoma
May 21, 2013 2:59 am
Search and rescue begins in an area near Oklahoma City Monday, after a tornado leaves widespread destruction.
RAW VIDEO: Tornado carves path of destruction in Oklahoma City suburb
May 21, 2013 2:57 am
A powerful tornado ripped through an Oklahoma City suburb Monday, striking at least two elementary schools and leveling block after block of homes.
Nevada Senate approves driving privilege cards
May 21, 2013 2:44 am
The Nevada Senate overwhelming approved a bill Monday authorizing driver privilege cards for state residents living in the country illegally, a move backers said will allow immigrants to legally drive...
Video: Witnesses: Oklahoma tornado more than half-mile wide
May 21, 2013 1:46 am
Christopher Apgar and John Spain captured highly destructive tornadoes on camera near Shawnee, Oklahoma. They say one was nearly half a mile to a mile wide.
Majority Leader William Horne collapses on Nevada Assembly floor
May 21, 2013 1:05 am
Assembly Majority Leader William Horne, D-Las Vegas, collapsed on the floor of the Nevada Assembly on Monday and then went to the hospital for neck and back spasms.
Photo gallery: Oklahoma tornado devastation
May 21, 2013 12:39 am
MOORE, Okla. (AP) A monstrous tornado as much as a mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods with winds up to 200 mph, setting buildings on fire and l...
Reno Rebirth blog: These tech teams could bring home victory for Nevada
May 21, 2013 12:26 am
Root for your home teams in tomorrow's tri-state biz competition.
Complete Oklahoma tornado coverage
May 21, 2013 12:06 am
A severe tornado has struck Oklahoma. See video and live tweets from here.
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