The Nevada Department of Veterans Services (NDVS) Veterans Outreach "ROVER" Program will visit Winnemucca so veterans and family members will be able to meet with a Veterans Service Officer (VSO) to learn about benefits and services they may be eligible for but unaware of.
RENO/LAS VEGAS - The Nevada Geriatric Education Center, a division of the Office of Statewide Initiatives at the University of Nevada School of Medicine, is offering free caregiver training sessions in the following communities this fall:
I left the seed swap this past weekend with several packets in my pocket.
Game wardens at the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) are seeking the public's help to solve the illegal killing of at least six elk, including four cows and two calves, in two different incidents in Lincoln County.
LAS VEGAS - Silver State motorists are currently experiencing yet another drop in gasoline prices statewide, according to AAA Nevada fuel gauge monthly gas survey. The state average price of a gallon of unleaded regular gasoline is $3.40. All metro areas are moving downward with the most significant decrease registering in North Las Vegas with a 30-cent decrease, since AAA's last fuel gauge report on Aug. 2.
State Question No. 3 is alternatively called the Education Initiative by supporters and the Margin Tax by opponents. Regardless of what the tax is called, it imposes a 2 percent margin tax on businesses with total revenues which exceed $1 million. The funds raised are to fund the operation of public schools, say supporters. Opponents say there is no guarantee on what the legislature will do with the funds as Nevada law lets the legislature divert education funds to other uses.
ELKO - The California Trail Interpretive Center will celebrate traditional Native American history and culture with the Great Basin Native Market Oct. 31 through Nov. 2, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This family friendly event is free and open to everyone.
The first full week of early voting in Humboldt County has been steady, according to the staff in the county clerk's office. Voters seem to really like being able to do their civic duty on their own schedule, rather than waiting for Election Day.
After 10 witnesses provided testimony in his preliminary hearing, all charges against Timothy John Lamkey, 25, were discharged on Friday in Union Township Justice Court. Justice of the Peace Letty Norcutt ruled there was insufficient evidence to bind the charges over to district court.
CARSON CITY - Seniors who would like to review and possibly change their Medicare health and prescription drug coverage for 2015 can now do so until Dec. 7 when the Medicare Open Enrollment period closes.
WINNEMUCCA - Emergency services personnel from across the state are invited to Winnemucca to complete their continuing education requirements.
Friday was the busiest yet best day for Homecoming by far! It started out with a pep assembly that was truly entertaining and by far the best one that Lowry has seen in many years. That is all because of the Dream Team Student Body officers and the folks from Friday Night Rivals who came to film the assembly and broadcast the game live on our local channel 21. Not only that, but the leadership students put on a benefit tailgate to support Julia Aitken, Tovi Hilbish and Joelle Cooper in their battle against cancer and raised $3,400.
This month at Lowry High School our students of the month are freshman Alyssa Kuskie, sophomore Veronica Jones, junior Amanda Brandon and senior Jessie Schirrick. Each of these students exemplifies many leadership qualities in their own unique ways.
RENO - The University Preparatory School - precursor to the University of Nevada - first opened its doors in Elko to seven students on Oct. 12, 1874. The Nevada State Legislature approved the relocation of the University of Nevada to Reno in 1885, and students were welcomed to classes in Morrill Hall in 1886.
LAS VEGAS - Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto warns that as new smartphone technology emerges consumers should take precautions to keep personal information stored on mobile phones secure.