On April 30, 2024, Deputies from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Button Point adjacent to Interstate 80 after a report of a male victim being shot was received via 911.
In 2023 there were 84,000 dementia family caregivers, providing 142 million hours of unpaid care valued at $2.68 billion, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report. This year the cost of caring for people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias is projected to reach $360 billion — a $15 billion increase from a year ago which does not include unpaid care provided by family caregivers and friends.
Staff report A perceived gun threat last week concerning Lowry High School ultimately led to the arrest of a juvenile, according to law enforcement officials. Officials with the Winnemucca Police Department updated their social media April 29 while events transpired, assuring the community and parents through multiple posts throughout the day that rumors of a gun on campus were unfounded. Photos of the student holding the weapon had circulated the preceding weekend on social media, leading some students to fear that the weapon had been brought to LHS.
Spring is here and hot air balloons will soon be too! The 2024 Winnemucca Balloon Festival is taking place May 17 to 19 with multiple opportunities to see some balloons on the ground and in the air. This year’s theme, Magic in the Sky, was inspired by a local student’s imagination.
Earlier in April, Humboldt County School District (HCSD) Superintendent of 13 years, Dr. Dave Jensen, announced that he will be retiring in June of 2025 during a regular meeting of the Humboldt County School Board of Trustees, but the Board has already appointed a new superintendent at their meeting on April 23 (Trustee Lori Woodland was present online).
On May 29, from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Humboldt County Emergency Management will be conducting a functional earthquake drill at the Convention Center. The purpose of this exercise is to test our County Emergency Operations Plan and our coordination with local, private, and state agencies.
Main Street Winnemucca (MSW) and the Humboldt General Hospital Employee Committee (HGHEC) are partnering up to sponsor 16 of the banners that run along Haskell Street displaying military photos of veterans. “This benefits the community by celebrating our veterans and showcasing them on the flag/light poles along Haskell St. It is so neat to drive down the road and see all those who have served,” explained Kim Hayes, HGHEC Event Coordinator in an email.
The Winnemucca City Council met for their regular meeting on April 23, at which they received the first cost estimates for the construction of a new aquatics center that will be located in the City’s recreation complex in east Winnemucca. All council members were present. Estimates were prepared based on design work by KNIT Studios, of which the City has been working with over the past year to design a facility that meets the needs of the community.
Brain health is a major contributor to many other aspects of health and nurturing or neglecting it can greatly influence future health. On May 14 and 15 the Humboldt Connections Suicide Prevention Task Force and Age and Dementia Friendly Winnemucca are partnering to host the first ever Brain Health Summit at the Winnemucca Convention Center from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Brothers Ron and John Sasine of Crossroads Paper were present at a special meeting of the Humboldt County Board of Commissioners on April 22 and announced that they intend to construct a 24/7 paper recycling facility in Humboldt County, although they did not announce a definitive location yet. According to Humboldt County Economic Development Officer Michelle Hammond-Allen, the project with Crossroads Paper will not only diversify the local economy, but provide $43 million in tax revenue and has an estimated economic value of $1 billion.
RENO —The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host free public tours of the Winnemucca Off-Range Wild Horse and Burro Corral located in Paradise Valley, Nevada, on Thursday May 16 and Friday, May 17.
This Saturday, April 27, some very special dogs and kittens will be looking for their forever homes during an adoption event hosted by Endless Pawsibilities and Desert Trails Veterinary Services from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Desert Trails (located at 720 E. 4th St.).
Returning from the National School Boards Association (NSBA) Conference in New Orleans, LA the day before, the Humboldt County School District (HCSD) Board of Trustees met for their regular meeting on April 10 (with Trustee Abe Swensen absent and Trustee Ron Moser present via web-call) and discussed some of their takeaways.
The Jackson Mountain Homemakers held their annual Basque Dinner this past Saturday in front of a full crowd at the Orovada Community Center. The night featured Basque Dancing by the Winnemucca Irrintzi Dancers, a full traditional basque meal with lamb stew and flan, raffle prizes and auctions.
During their regular meeting on April 15 the Humboldt County Board of Commissioners approved efforts to expand their search for a new Comptroller, as the current Comptroller has announced her retirement, although the date is open-ended.
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