ELKO - A Chautauqua on former Nevada Gov. John Sparks is planned for Saturday, July 13, at the California Trail Interpretive Center.
WINNEMUCCA - Last December, Robin Moore promised the residents of Humboldt General Hospital's long-term care facility that they could participate in a parade.
WINNEMUCCA - The Winnemucca City Council will meet on Tuesday, July 16, at 2 p.m. at City Hall, 90 West Fourth St.
RENO - As Living With Fire programs, 4-H Youth Summer Camps and Grow Your Own, Nevada gardening classes are in full swing this time of the year, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension welcomes a new interim dean.
A four-wheeler that rides like a sedan. Above, Michel Lyon and Anna Lyon stand next to their composite vehicle, which is a 1964 Electra mounted on a 1985 Suburban frame. They were at the cruise night on Bridge Street in downtown Winnemucca Thursday. Below, also attending the cruise night were Caled Hinkle, 12, and Darrel Cramer, his dad. They rode in on a 2013 Harley Davidson softail.Michael Michaelsen • Special to the Sun
WASHINGTON - Landowners have an additional 18 calendar days to submit their annual report of acreage to their local FSA county office with the deadline extended from Monday, July 15, to Friday, Aug. 2.
WINNEMUCCA - Keeping older folks independent and in their own homes as long as possible is not only the best situation for them, but it's also the most fiscally responsible.
WINNEMUCCA - Humboldt County commissioners appointed Dale Mentaberry to fill the open position on the Humboldt County Library Board of Trustees.
WINNEMUCCA - Humboldt County School District is undergoing many changes.
WINNEMUCCA - For most, summer is a busy time, and even with extreme temperatures this year is no different.
WINNEMUCCA - This is George Austin himself with his pack horses about 1936. He's on his way to the Jumbo Mine in the Slumbering Hills. The Slumbering Hills are on the east side of Jungo Flat about 30 miles, or so, by road from Winnemucca.
CARSON CITY (AP) - A 1,000-ounce silver ingot that is part of Nevada's 150th anniversary celebration is now on display at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City.
When we hear news broadcasters speak about the "farm bill" or see headlines about how farmers will be affected by the new farm bill, we probably don't realize what the farm bill is really about?
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - Consumers could begin to see a rise in dairy costs after late June and early July dealt a stretch of record-breaking high temperatures to the West, and the coming weeks will yield prolonged heat for the Midwest, according to AccuWeather.com.
Local fans of live theater were treated to afternoon and evening performances of "Blackbeard the Pirate" on June 29 at Winnemucca Grammar School. The play, a local production with assistance from the Missoula Children's Theatre, revolved around the mystery of Blackbeard's treasure. Students performed the roles of pirates, sailors, mermaids, beach bums, parrots, crabs and even a crocoguy and crocogirl. The play was directed by Jennifer Wills. All Photos by Michael Michaelsen, special to the Sun.