Humboldt County can look forward to its first hard frost of fall this week, according to the National Weather Service.
The following animals were recently picked up by animal control. More information on impounded dogs at the Sage Heights shelter is available by calling the shelter at (775) 623-6403 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (775) 623-6429 and leaving a message, 24 hours a day.
Benjamin Schaaf of Winnemucca successfully auditioned into the University Concert Choir, one of the top five choral organizations at Bob Jones University.
Shooting the West, the premier photography experience held annually in Winnemucca, is offering aspiring high school students the opportunity to apply for a $300 scholarship for future Shooting the West events. Two high school students from Humboldt, Lander and Pershing counties who show an interest in photography as a future profession or hobby will be able to enrich their knowledge by attending workshops and/or the Friday-Saturday Symposium through the generous donation of Bill and Debbie Origer of Albany, Ore., Shooting the West and Shooting the Fair participants.
Today, young cowboys and cowgirls will do their part to “Spook Cancer” during a special “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” arena performance at the Western States Ranch Rodeo Association Finals.
On Nov. 5 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and also on Nov. 6 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Battle Mountain High School will be having information sessions along with the annual fall parent-teacher conferences. Childcare will be provided during the evening session.
The Western Raptors, an education program by HawkWatch International, will be at the Battle Mountain Library (625 Broad Street) on Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.