Hundreds of thousands of people will head to Downtown Sparks for the Best in the West Rib Cook-Off over the next six days.  With those kinds of crowds, first responders expect to be busy.

Going on a hike is supposed to be a peaceful and relaxing experience. However, that was hardly the case for one woman on Friday at Whites Creek Trail. 

Sunscreen is a must this time of year, especially if you plan on heading up to Tahoe. The closer you are to the sun, the more radiation you're exposed to, raising your risk for cancer.

Earlier this year, free automatic sunscreen dispensers were scheduled to be distributed statewide. The Nevada Cancer Coalition says since then 34 of those dispensers were installed in Douglas County schools – two at every school! DCSD is the first school district in Nevada to implement the Sun Smart Schools program in all of its schools

It's tempting to go on your next adventure as the weather gets warmer, but it's easy to forget some of the most important things like a first aid kit or a life vest that could save you in a dangerous situation. 

It may not feel like it this week but summer is fast approaching. And that means the toughest time of year for your skin.

We may be five months early, but the Reno-Sparks Gospel Mission (RSGM) was full of Christmas cheer on Friday, and it helped brighten the day of more than 600 people facing tough times.