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Benefit craft and bake sale -

Winnemucca First Baptist Church held its annual benefit craft and bake sale last Saturday. All proceeds from this event go to help those in need.Photos by Michael Michaelsen

Garth Foster receives suspended prison sentence on possession for sales charge

WINNEMUCCA - Garth Foster was sentenced on Nov. 14 for the charge of possession of a controlled substance for sale. Foster had previously entered a guilty plea agreement to the charge subsequent to the denial of his motion to suppress evidence.

After School Work Camp to be held next week

WINNEMUCCA - The Humboldt County School District (HCSD) Transition Programs has received a Medicaid Infrastructure Grant to host a week-long After School Work Camp for students with disabilities. The camp will run from Nov. 28 - Dec. 3.

BLM to begin tri-state Calico Complex wild horse and burro gather Public encouraged to attend, especially on Saturdays

WINNEMUCCA - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Winnemucca District, Black Rock Field Office initiated the Tri-State Calico Complex Wild Horse and Burro Gather on Saturday, Nov. 19, to gather approximately 1,300 wild horses and remove 850 to 950 wild horses and 140 wild burros.

Humboldt County Sheriff's Office thanks Citizen's Academy participants

WINNEMUCCA - Graduation for the participants of the Citizen's Academy was held on Nov. 17 at Chihuahua's Restaurant. Sheriff Ed Kilgore and Undersheriff Curtiss Kull were on hand to bestow certificates of completion to the participants as well as briefly speak to the group.

Council to hear proposal to televise meetings

WINNEMUCCA - The Winnemucca City Council will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday beginning at 2 p.m. at City Hall, 90 W. Fourth St.

GVES students enjoy new playground equipment thanks to Barrick, fundraising

WINNEMUCCA - Recently representatives from Barrick Turquoise Ridge visited Grass Valley Elementary School to view the new playground equipment that was purchased by the Grass Valley PTA using grant money from their company.

Local man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder; battery with substantial bodily injury

WINNEMUCCA - Detectives with the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office received information on Nov. 15 concerning a possible violent altercation that occurred that previous Sunday evening near the Tycana Estates Subdivision south of Winnemucca.

Humboldt Printers, HGH join to spread Christmas cheer

WINNEMUCCA - Two local entities have joined forces to ensure that every Humboldt County family has a merry Christmas.Humboldt Printers and Humboldt General Hospital are once again sponsoring the Abundant Tree Gift Program for the children of Humboldt County.

Humboldt General Radiology Department goes live with 'PACS'

WINNEMUCCA - The digital revolution has come to Humboldt General Hospital's Radiology Department.

HGH helipad changes locations

WINNEMUCCA - Humboldt General Hospital's helicopter landing pad has changed locations to what hospital officials say will be a safer and more manageable area.

'Poke & Peek' closed after Thanksgiving; Drawing coming soon

WINNEMUCCA - The Poke & Peek Thrift Shop will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24 - 25, in order for members of the Humboldt Hospital Auxiliary to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday with their families.

Statewide Bicycle Plan discussed during meeting

WINNEMUCCA - Local planning officials and bicycling enthusiasts met with representatives of the Nevada Statewide Bicycle Plan on Wednesday, Nov. 16, to discuss potential improvements and additions that could be made for cyclists in Winnemucca.

Local physical therapist travels to Paraguay as part of humanitarian mission

WINNEMUCCA - Mike Snow recently took a very unique "vacation."

HGH EMS Rescue '2011 Refresher' a huge success

WINNEMUCCA - Dozens of emergency services personnel from across the state descended on Winnemucca last week to complete their continuing education requirements.