Despite the Nevada DMV making millions of dollars available for refunding $1-per-transaction technology fees declared unconstitutional in 2021 by the Nevada Supreme Court, motorists have claimed less than 10 percent of the available funds, according to a final report on the refund project presented Monday to state lawmakers.
Nevada’s local governments reported spending nearly $4.7 million to lobby legislators during this year’s 120-day legislative session, breaking the record for annual lobbying spending by more than $700,000.
Magnetic variation (MAGVAR) determines true north and helps maintain accurate displays for pilots during flight and other systems like auto flight. The variation is displayed on an airport runway and can change over time due to magnetic declination. According to City officials, the MAGVAR at the Winnemucca Municipal Airport needs to be updated, along with lights and wind cones.
The Humboldt County Board of Commissioners is expecting a major influx of travelers and traffic as people visit Winnemucca to view the Annual Solar Eclipse that will take place on Oct. 14. Winnemucca and is said to have the best viewing position. During the meeting Aug. 21, commissioners decided to close the road to the top of Winnemucca Mountain during the weekend of the event in preparation for eclipse viewers. Commissioner Jesse Hill was absent from the meeting.
With the closure of the Hanson Street Bridge and all traffic diverted to alternate routes, the 4-way stop at Bridge and Haskell has become somewhat of a nightmare to traverse, especially with an additional turning-lane closure. Much of this may be due to drivers not knowing how to properly navigate a 4-way stop. So, let’s have a basic refresher, shall we? The goal is to get everyone — pedestrians most of all — through the intersection safely and efficiently. This requires every driver to shut down distractions, pay attention, and to follow the rules of the road. And patience. Lots and lots of patience.
High-quality childcare is not only beneficial for kids and families, but is also beneficial to communities. Having ample access to childcare means that single parents can provide for their families and strengthen the local workforce. Jobs are also provided to those who have a heart for little ones and kids have a safe place to be while their parents are at work.
Eleven teams from northern Nevada, Wyoming and Utah gathered in Winnemucca Aug. 16-18 to compete in the annual Mine Safety Olympiad.
When it comes to the Tri-County Fair & Stampede, great entertainment is a given. From Friday, September 1, through Sunday, September 3, the Winnemucca Events Complex will be packed with fun things to do.
Budding writers and poets are invited to put pen to paper this Labor Day weekend.
Tickets are now on sale for the Tri-County Fair Carnival. But if you don’t act soon, some great discounts will be gone before the Labor Day fun even begins.
In the expansive and diverse landscapes of Nevada, the call of the wild draws both avid game hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. The principles of Leave No Trace (LNT) and Tread Lightly! upheld and taught by the Nevada Outdoor School offer invaluable guidance not only for conserving the environment but also for fostering harmony with landowners, ranchers, and the natural world. Let’s explore how these principles can guide game hunters towards sustainable and respectful practices that benefit the land, its caretakers, and the generations to come.
BATTLE MOUNTAIN — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Battle Mountain District, Mount Lewis Field Office announced its intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Robertson Mine Project and will be conducting two public scoping meetings. The meetings will be held online on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, at 2 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time and Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at 5 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time.
Straddling the Nevada-Oregon border, the McDermitt Caldera is full of pockets of highly valuable lithium that have attracted the interest of several mining companies, including, most recently, HiTech Minerals, a U.S. owned subsidiary of the Australian company Jindalee Resources.
For over a decade Lithium Nevada has been working to start mining for lithium in Orovada, NV and the project is making tangible progress in construction, addressing housing needs for workers, and fulfilling their promises to be a part of the community.
The decades-long “voice” of the Labor Day Parade has a new job this year: Torrey Sheen will serve as the 2023 Grand Marshal. Torrey has been a mainstay in the Humboldt County community for many years—from his many years in radio broadcasting, to his time on local boards and organizations, to his current appointment as Chief of the Winnemucca Rural Fire Department. Being named the 2023 Labor Day Grand Marshal is just one more line on a growing list of decades-long accomplishments.