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DEBT RELIEF IN SIGHT!!! YEAH!!!

I know many of you are in debt... just trying to hold on to what you have! SO... FROM CONTACT -13-... HERE'S SOME NEWS YOU CAN USE! YOU MAY BE ABOUT TO GET SOME.... MUCH-NEEDED DEBT RELIEF! BANKS AND CONSUMER GROUPS ARE LOBYING REGULATORS..... TO MAKE IT EASIER.... TO FORGIVE.... UP TO -40- PERCENT OF STRUGGLING CONSUMERS' CREDIT CARD BALANCES. UNDER THE PROPOSAL... THESE CONSUMERS WOULD THEN GET.... -5- YEARS..... TO PAY OFF THEIR REMAINING CARD DEBT.... INTEREST-FREE. BANKS WOULD PILOT THIS PROGRAM.... WITH -50- THOUSAND CONSUMERS..... IN HOPES OF EXPANDING IT.... TO TENS OF THOUSANDS OF OTHERS. Let's hope this happens for consumers and the economy... this will really help people get back on their feet... and not file bankruptcy! Tricia Kean

HALLOWEEN RECALLS TONIGHT!!!!!!

Happy Early Halloween! However, it won't be too happy if you don't catch Contact 13 tonight at 4 & 5 & 6 pm... I have some Halloween recalls you need to know about. Please make sure you watch these segments every day... I put some important information in there to protect you and your little ghosts and goblins!!!! Make sure you check all that candy! Don't let your kids eat any made in China! Tonight... I tell you the real deal on those Chocolate Candy coins. See you on the News! :) Tricia Kean

Doesn't That Stink and Buyer Beware!

Doesn't that stink that companies are deciding not to match your 401 k contributions! In a cost cutting measure, alot of major companies right now are opting out of that. So it's up to you to make sure you are investing your money properly for your retirement. I personally have done more real estate investing like many here in the Valley. We all did well, if we sold in the height of the market. But now the stock market... is offering some great deals! But Buyer Beware... it's a market that changes by the minute so you have to be willing to think long term if you plan to invest. I talked to a financial planner the other day who said think of the Stock market like a once of a lifetime sale! But financial experts warn start slow... if you have a few extra dollars you might want to make a small investment. So... I personally have never been a big investor in the stock market other than my 401 k... but I too may stick a toe in. But if you don't plan on retiring in the next few years... and are willing to wait... the investment may be worth it! Tricia Kean

The Halloween forecast...A trick or a treat...by Meteorologist Mike Tsolinas.

Our fantastic Autumn weather is about to take a slight turn for the worse. A huge trough of low pressure will bring some high clouds later today along with a bit of wind towards sunset. Temperatures will be warm yet again today with a high in the mid 80s. Tomorrow, for the trick of treaters, we'll see some clouds, more wind and balmy temps. with highs in the low to mid 80s. By the weekend as a cold front drives east of us, cooler temps. and even a chance of showers by Sunday, while Saturday should remain cloudy but dry. Tomorrow, my daughter will go door to door in our neighborhood dressed as a fairy and daddy as a giant tooth. The tooth part is just a joke, but it is a thought...hmmm. Hey do you remember what it was like on Halloween when it fell on a Friday or Saturday and you had the next day off? Man was that cool when I was a child. Tomorrow, local kids will have the day off for Nevada Day, so it's like a 3 day candy fest! I plan on keeping a close on my daughter and I'm sure you'll watch your children closely as well. I'm happy for the fans in Philly with the Phillies winning the world series last night! I grew up in Chicago and am a die hard White Sox fan. I waited 46 years for the Sox to win the World Series so I know what it's like to wait. One thing I can't stand are bandwagoneers in sports, to me when you're a fan, you're a fan for life. You don't change allegiance with a change in wind, or towns or winning records. You are there through thick and thin! You may get angry with your team, or in my case it's management (The Bears and The Blackhawks), but you still watch and hope for more often than not a better team next year. Take care and have a great Thursday...Mike

Unclaimed Property Website/Contact 13 News!

Yesterday's story on the Unclaimed Property received alot of interest from our viewers. I noticed a complaint was left. Please formally contact Call for Action at 368-2255. They can try and help you out. If you are looking for the website... just go to KTNV dot com click on Contact 13 Consumer Information and the first story on the left is my story with a link to the state's website. Also, tune in tonight at 4, 5 and 6 p.m. Contact 13 will have some important bed and candle recalls. Also, a complete report on the interest rate cut and news about your 401k. Tricia Kean

Driving in Circles - Roundabouts!

Roundabouts!

Do you like them or not? Leave a comment and let us know!

Roundabouts – they are popping up all over the valley. When can you enter, when can you exit – who has the right of way? Questions that can have us driving, well, in circles.

So we checked out the DMV and their link to the Washoe County Regional Transportation Commission for answers to the Roundabout dilemma.

The Modern Roundabout is a circular intersection developed in the United Kingdom - they are supposed to promote better traffic flow. Studies show that roundabouts have reduced car accidents by 39% and pedestrian and injury accidents by 76%. Great news there – but just this morning there was an accident in a roundabout – caused by confusion about who should yield -

So, here are The Rules of the Roundabout - You can also check out the instructional video at: http://www.rtcwashoe.com/streets-highways-30

Bicyclists

Using the Roundabout Bicyclists can ride the roundabout either using the traffic lanes or the pedestrian walkways. Bicyclists follow the same rules as vehicles when using traffic lanes.

Rules for Pedestrians

Never walk through the center of a roundabout. Use the designated crosswalks and watch for vehicles.

 Driving Rules of the Road

• When entering a roundabout, traffic must slow down and yield to vehicles already in the roundabout. Enter the roundabout when there is a safe gap in the traffic.

• If you need to make a right turn at the intersection, get in the right lane as designated by the roundabout signs and markings, stay in the outside right lane, signal and make your exit.

• If you need to make a left turn at the intersection, get in the appropriate lane as designated by the roundabout signs and markings, enter and stay in the designated lane, signal and make your exit.

• If you need to go straight at the intersection, get in the appropriate lane as designated by the roundabout signs and markings, enter and stay in the designated lane, signal and make your exit.

• If you cannot safely move into the exit lane just continue around the roundabout and move to the exit when safe.

• When an emergency vehicle approaches, exit the roundabout at the nearest exit and pull over to the right and stop. Do not stop in the roundabout as you might block the path of a large emergency vehicle.

Unclaimed Property!

I just recently claimed a paycheck from CBS news in New York when I worked as the overnight national anchor back in 2000. 8 YEARS AGO!!!! I never knew that check got sent to California after I moved from NYC. It got turned over to the State and that's how I retrieved it. Every cent counts in this tough economy... right??? So, that got me thinking about doing this story again here in Southern Nevada because I know there's millions of dollars waiting in our State Vault for you to possiblyclaim. So, if you've moved around alot like I have. Check the State Treasurer's website in each state you've lived. Put your name in your maiden name... or your spouses name.. there may be money for you too! You can watch and 4 & 6 pm tonight to find out more. Don't forget sometimes you have to do a little work and you could uncover a treasure trove! Best- Tricia Kean

No trick in this forecast by Meteorologist Mike Tsolinas.

Wow! Another beauty yesterday as we touched base with a high of 88 degrees and fantastic sunshine. The normal high now has dropped to 75 degrees, that said we certainly are in the midst of a warm streak. Today, the song remains the same, if you want you can take the Led Zeppelin reference. Another sunny and warm today with a high of 88 again. Hey shout out and props. to Beckley Elementary school on the east side of town. I was there yesterday and visited Susan Lesti's class for Mike's Weekly Readers. The early trick or treat forecast calls for some clouds to move in Thursday and as a cold front passes on Saturday cooler temperatures for the weekend. But, Halloween still looks warm with a high in the low to mid 80s. My daughter is going as a princess for Halloween! I can't wait to take her around to all the houses. I wanted her to dress as a Meteorologist but my wife said NOOOOOOOOO!!! "One dork in the house is quite enough" Take care and I'll cya on the tellie...mt