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A Love Story: As Told By Bill and Shelby Frankmore – Part One

We are so thrilled and excited that northern Nevada’s favorite “news couple” decided to sit down with us and share their lovely happily ever after… with a few surprises along the way! Bill and Shelby- The Beginning It was 1998, she came from the Bay Area, he came from Denver and together they were the “New Hires” at KRNV News 4 in Reno, NV… “I was up for two job positions, one in Reno and the other in Madison, Wisconsin,” said Bill. “I originally wanted the one in Madison, but when the Reno station sent me a tape of the newscast and I saw Shelby… I was intrigued.” And so, there they were at his first company-wide meeting where he …


Snowshoeing: A Sweetheart’s Guide to the Perfect Getaway

An outdoor snowshoeing adventure, spectacular views, and a little exercise are just a hike away.


Do You Have a Weak Heart?

Dr. Nathan Ho explains symptoms, risk factors and treatment options for people experiencing Congestive Heart Failure.


Bones, Bones, Bones- Why Osteoporosis is No JOKE

So maybe you’ve seen the commercials with Sally Field talking about how she fights it, or you’ve at least heard the word osteoporosis, but did you know osteoporosis can hinder activity, become extremely painful and contribute poorly to a person’s overall wellbeing? You see, osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle, so weak that mild activities like bending or coughing can cause a fracture; fractures are most common in the hip, wrist and spine. In the US, more than 40 million people either already have osteoporosis or are at high risk due to low bone mass and while Osteoporosis cannot be entirely prevented or cured, there are ways to slow the progression. Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and …


3 Crockpot Meals…Under 100 Calories

We all love to come home to food already made for us. Many of us are so busy in our everyday lives we opt to eat out regularly to avoid the hassle of cooking.  However, there is a solution to this problem, and it is something we all know about, but perhaps rarely use, the Crockpot. In a busy world where being prepared for the next step is essential, this magical machine is a huge time saver. We have compiled three healthy, but more importantly, yummy, recipes for you to try. So let’s all pull out those Crockpot’s (we somehow all end up with one, don’t we?) and put those bad boys to use! Crockpot Roast Chicken (adapted from sparkpeople.com) …