Back-to-school time means pencils, books and planning ahead to avoid peak hours at school zones. The zones slow traffic to keep school children safe during the start and end times of school, which began yesterday.
CARSON CITY - Mosquito season is here in Nevada, and so is West Nile virus (WNV) season. Nevada usually sees WNV cases around mid-June through October, with spikes in August. At this time, Nevada has had 14 positive mosquito pools test positive for West Nile Virus: 13 in Clark County and 1 in Washoe County. Nevada hasn't had any human WNV cases so far in 2014, but Nevada has seen cases every year since 2003. Every year varies, with cases having been as high as 126 reported in 2006 to two in 2010. Most of Nevada is experiencing severe to exceptional drought. With fewer water sources, mosquitoes and animals are coming into closer contact as they are searching for water. As Nevadans enjoy the summertime weather and try to stay cool by enjoying lakes and rivers, it is important to remember easy ways to prevent being bitten by mosquitoes. The best way to avoid WNV is to prevent mosquito bites. You can protect yourself and your family by:
LAS VEGAS - The Nevada Policy Research Institute is spearheading a campaign of 81 organizations in 45 states dedicated to letting employees know about the freedoms they have to leave their unions.
It was time for summer fun at the McDermitt Library. Fifty-six children signed up for the summer reading program and crafts. Many children and adults enjoyed movies and a closing party. Prizes were won by top readers.Courtesy photos.
LAS VEGAS - As the summer season begins to fade, many Mountain West residents remain undeterred by financial concerns and will head out the door for a final chance at summer travel for this upcoming Labor Day holiday, according to the latest AAA travel forecast survey.
In view of the recent earthquakes in northern California, I thought a review of what to do in case of an earthquake in our area would be appropriate. There have been several large earthquakes in Nevada and more will occur. In fact, over the last 150 years, Nevada has been the third most active state in the Union in the number of large earthquakes. Since the 1850s, 62 earthquakes with potentially destructive magnitudes of 5.5 or greater have occurred in the state. Given the many "earthquake generating" faults there are in Nevada and the many historical earthquakes, it is clear that earthquakes will continue to occur in the state. Some of these events will be very large, and some will be near our communities.
JOYCE SHEEN • The Humboldt SunWinnemucca Convention Center west hall is getting a new brighter paint job. Conrad Stitzer's company, Pinnacle Painting out of Reno is doing the job, which has included a number of repairs on the building's exterior stucco, for $21,720. WCVA board members and staff will next be working on getting needed repairs done for the restrooms in both the Winnemucca Convention Center east and west halls.
The Nevada Legislature has made a requirement of school districts to implement a uniform system of teacher evaluations that are to be set in place next year.
The most recent Humboldt County Commission and Winnemucca City Council meetings resulted in two new Humboldt Regional Planning Commission members; one city representative and one county representative.
The Humboldt County Commission will meet Tuesday, rather than their usual Monday, due to the Labor Day holiday. The meeting is also being held in the afternoon, beginning at 1 p.m. rather than starting in the morning, as it usually does.
Labor Day weekend remains one of the deadliest holidays on our nation's roadways. Law enforcement agencies statewide are reminding motorists and motorcycle riders to celebrate the long weekend responsibly and to never drive or ride impaired.
The Air National Guard, a reserve component of the United States Air Force, will feature its Air National Guard Mobile Experience Sept. 11 - 14 at the Reno Air Races.
Humboldt General Hospital's EMS Rescue Department will join forces with Black Rock City LLC to provide medical services on the Black Rock Desert this Labor Day weekend.
Stanley and Susan Rorex have been named Grand Marshals for the 2014 Labor Day Parade.