LAS VEGAS (AP) - Poker devotees can now skip the smoky casino and legally gamble their dollars away on the couch - at least in the state of Nevada.
WASHINGTON - The Natural Resources Conservation Service's Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) will provide nearly $175 million in funding for up to 12.6 million additional acres of enrollment this year.
WINNEMUCCA - Twelve Lowry High School students will be fully certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) as soon as they pass the National Registry EMT exam in a few weeks.
WINNEMUCCA - Winnemucca will indulge in a little nostalgic fun this summer as the sixth annual "Winnemucca Cruise Nights" return to downtown.
WINNEMUCCA - This is a great photo of an 1890s locomotive, engine No. 1541.
WINNEMUCCA - The Humboldt Regional Planning Commission will meet Thursday, May 9, at 5:30 p.m.
WINNEMUCCA - On May 11, all northern Nevada residents are invited to join the "LaRena Smith Bengoa Run, Ride or Walk for the Cure."
WINNEMUCCA - Depression is a serious illness that can strike anyone of any age, but often goes untreated in older Americans.
MCDERMITT - McDermitt alumni Rusty Bengoa has a rich history in McDermitt, Orovada and Kings River, Nev., on his Dad's side of the family, as well as Denio, where his mother was raised.
CARSON CITY - Thirty-seven motorcycle fatalities occurred in Nevada during 2012, according to the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety.
Lowry High School in Winnemucca was one of three statewide locations to participate in the interactive webcast of Law Day Live on April 25. Unlike past years, when forums of judges and lawyers fielded questions from high school students, the 2013 event featured mock Supreme Court arguments presented by students. Supreme Court Justice Nancy Saitta moderated Law Day Live from Las Vegas. Schools in Reno and Las Vegas also participated. The mock arguments focused on cases relating to the American Bar Association's 2013 Law Day theme of "Realizing the Dream: Equality for All."Students in one location will present the appellate arguments while students in another location will provide the respondent arguments. At a third location a panel of "judges" - including real life judges and former judges - will rule on the case.
CARSON CITY - Nevada Wildfire Awareness Week runs through May 11 this year. The theme is a call to action: "Reduce the Fuel - Reduce the Risk."
RENO - Nevada Virtual Academy (NVVA) is now accepting applications from students statewide for the 2013-2014 school year. NVVA is a full-time, online public charter school where students get individualized, effective instruction both online and offline with experienced, Nevada-credentialed teachers and a mastery-based curriculum.
WINNEMUCCA - The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its 21st annual food drive to combat hunger on Saturday, May 11.
DAVE MUNK • Special to the SunSelected Lowry High School band students, under the direction of Paul Criddle, participated in the Nevada Small School All-State Band this past week. About 90 students participated from 18 schools across the state. Students were able to rehearse together at the Elko Convention Center Thursday and Friday and performed May 4. The opportunity to perform a variety of excellent music, including a tribute to veterans, and to be instructed and led an enthusiastic and talented conductor made it a good experience for the students. Lowry participants pictured (left to right, front row) Lowry music department head Paul Criddle, Joleen Dunlap - bass clarinet, Bridgette Gilboy -clarinet, Shannon Munk - oboe; (middle) Harley Coney - clarinet; (back row, left to right) Jacob Schmidt - tuba, Benjamin Munk - trombone and Kelton Robbins - trumpet.