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Indiana artist claims fifth win in Nevada Duck Stamp Contest

After winning over 60 wildlife stamp art contests, including winning this year's Nevada Duck Stamp Art Contest, most people would probably start getting a little cocky. But Indiana wildlife artist Jeffrey Klinefelter isn't like most people.

Public invited to 'Save the Plants Day' at HGH

This Saturday, the employees at Humboldt General Hospital will host a day-long plant adoption, and all local residents are invited to participate.

Winnemucca area housing needed for medical students

University of Nevada School of Medicine seeking those willing to open up their homes

RENO - The University of Nevada School of Medicine is asking residents of Winnemucca to open their homes and hearts to medical students studying in their community later this year.

'The Nutcracker' amazes audience

"The Nutcracker," a time-honored Christmas tradition, was performed by members of the Reno Dance Company in Winnemucca on Nov. 15. Local children were able to participate in the ballet as well. Photos by Jen Anderson, the Humboldt Sun

Nevada Day Parade float represented county well

Was it a good idea?Well, it seemed like it at the time. For a while I asked myself why I was knee deep in float building. And then someone pointed out that Humboldt County was the first county in Nevada and therefore needed to be represented in the Nevada Day Parade.

Humboldt Printers, HGH join to spread Christmas cheer

Two local entities have joined forces to ensure that every Humboldt County foster child has a merry Christmas.

Citizens make Christmas more merry for seniors

Seniors are sure to have a merrier Christmas thanks to the generosity of Winnemucca residents. This holiday season marks the 12th year that the Humboldt Sun has held its annual Giving Tree for Seniors program which gives community members the opportunity to donate a gift to a senior during the holiday season.

Nevada Sings sets record

Recently, the Nevada 150 Commission received official verification that Nevada has set the record for the "Most People Singing A State Song at Once" with 45,553 Nevadans participating.

Winnemucca woman lucky winner of hospice vintage Mustang

Silence. That was Kelly Christian's response when she learned she was the winner of a vintage 1965 Ford Mustang.

Thanksgiving travel shoots up

Record-setting numbers expected to take to the roads, skies

LAS VEGAS - This year Thanksgiving holiday travel is well on its way to reaching its highest levels since 2007, according to the latest travel survey from AAA.

Keep pets happy and healthy this holiday season

The holiday season can mean new routines, new décor and new foods in your home. While these temporary changes can be exciting for people, they can be hazardous to pets.

Bank robber charged with grand larceny

Also faces charge of robbery with a deadly weapon

The man who allegedly robbed the U.S. Bank in Winnemucca on Oct. 13 is facing new charges stemming from the same incident. Norman Alston, 49, appeared in Union Township Justice Court on Thursday, Nov. 20, on a charge of grand larceny, and was represented by public defender Matthew Stermitz.

SBA lending reflects higher loan volumes in FY 2014

LAS VEGAS - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Nevada District approved over $220 Million in loans in Fiscal Year 2014. The 7(a) program which provides small businesses with financial assistance increased in both the number of loans and total dollars, from 328 loans and $112 million in FY 2013 to 350 loans and $127 million in FY 2014. The number of 7(a) loans increased by 6 percent in FY 2014 and the average loan size increased from $343,000 in FY 2013 to $364,000 in FY 2014.

Great Basin College to offer winter break classes

Great Basin College winter break courses provide students the opportunity to focus on one course in an accelerated format, Dec. 15 - Jan. 17. The winter break online courses begin after fall semester finals and before the beginning of spring semester, Jan. 20, 2015.

Governor Sandoval and Attorney General Masto announce student video contest winners

CARSON CITY - Three Nevada high school students whose videos were selected out of nearly 200 entries were announced by Governor Brian Sandoval and Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto as winners of the Nevada Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Video contest.