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Klauder channels country roots with new band

Easy-rollin' old time country comes to Winnemucca

The Caleb Klauder Country Band represents the best of the northwest music scene. Caleb has been touring nationally and internationally for over 15 years and has been involved with some of the region's most iconic bands, such as Calobo and The Foghorn Stringband.

County commission meets Monday, October 20th

Landfill Committee meets at 3

Humboldt County commissioners will meet beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 20. Public comment on issues not appearing on the agenda is allowed both at the beginning and at the end of the regularly scheduled meeting.

AAA: Winterize your car for safe driving

AAA October Car Care Month checklist just in time for winter chill

LAS VEGAS - As the clock turns back on Nov. 2, we are reminded that winter is on its way, along with climatic conditions such as rain, snow, colder temperatures and less daylight. Motorists often put off needed repairs until it is too late, and find themselves, as many other millions of drivers, calling for roadside assistance. October is designated as AAA Car Care Month, and is the perfect time to get your vehicle's seasonal checkup to maintain safety and maximize efficiency while on the road.

Think pink -

COURTESY PHOTOFrench Ford Middle School students observed a Cancer Awareness Day by wearing pink on Friday, Oct. 17. While October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the students at French Ford wore pink to raise awareness of cancer, in general. Principal Robert Lindsay said the observance helped students understand the significance of so many Americans wearing pink, and to support of those battling the disease here locally. Pictured above are students from Nita Pardovich's sixth grade classroom - wearing all colors of pink including a feather boa. From left to right: Vyanca Hernandez, Novalee Vanosdall, Veronica Romero, Shanae Smith, Mick Coleman, George Smith, Nita Pardovich, Tara Bourland, Julian Esquivel, Dylan Lutzow, Raquel Roederer, Jordan Hornbarger and Alexus Gomez.

Failure to yield -

STEPHANIE MORTON • The Humboldt SunA truck and mini-van collided at the intersection of Hanson and Fourth Street at about five minutes to 12 on Thursday afternoon. The accident slowed traffic for about 10 minutes while ambulance crews attended to the driver of the mini-van. The victim was transported to Humboldt General Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Winnemucca Police officials said the driver of the truck was cited for failure to yield the right-of-way. The north-bound truck hit the south-bound van as the truck driver was attempting to turn left onto Fourth Street from Hanson.

City council meets Oct. 21, at 2 p.m.

The Winnemucca City Council meets today, Oct. 21, at 2 p.m. at City Hall. City officials will discuss and possibly take action on the following agenda items:

WCVA meets October 21 at 4:00pm

Agenda includes event reports and updates

Winnemucca Convention and Visitors Authority meets today (Oct. 21) beginning at 4 p.m.

Nevada early voting started Saturday, runs through Oct. 31

RENO (AP) - Early voting is underway in Nevada with the general election less than three weeks away.

October is SUID, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month

Oct. 15 was National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day

CARSON CITY - The Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH) recognizes the month of October as Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID), Pregnancy, and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and Oct. 15 as National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day.

Celebrate Nevada's Sesquicentennial with #NevadaSings!

RENO - Last week Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki announced one of the final Sesquicentennial initiatives and invited fellow Nevadans to join him, Gov. Brian Sandoval and the Nevada 150 Commission for #NevadaSings, a state-wide simultaneous sing along of "Home Means Nevada."

Find a sober ride -

Law enforcement zero in on DUIs

Halloween can be as much fun for adults as it is for children. Costume parties are often the highlight of adult get-togethers that involve spirits of the drinking kind.

Insurance plans, rates available online for 2015

CARSON CITY - Nevadans who purchase health insurance on their own or through a small business can now see how much it will cost in 2015 at doi.nv.gov.

Single school in district has five-star rating

Nevada school rating system complicated

Only one school of the 11 in the Humboldt County School District is a five-star school, according to Nevada Department of Education's star rating system. That school is Paradise Valley Elementary School. McDermitt Elementary School is the only one-star school in the district.

A little rhythm and rhyme spark memory

Last month I discussed physical activity and cognition. Exercise, especially cardio-vascular, vigorous movement has been shown to improve brain function. This makes sense as more oxygen-rich blood flows to the brain to stimulate alertness leading to enhanced focus and comprehension. I know that many of my most creative thoughts and imaginings explode when I am out on a jog or gliding through the water at the pool. I hope you and your children and grandchildren explored this brain-stimulating possibility.

Going green -

STEPHANIE MORTON • The Humboldt SunTwo bicycles await their riders at the Winnemucca Community Garden on a fall afternoon.