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Survey: Rape more common than thought F.B.I. revises definition of rape to include men

WINNEMUCCA - Sexual violence is an omnipresent public health problem in the United States. In December 2011, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey. Throughout the country, headlines of local and national papers described that rape is more common than ever thought.

BLM concludes Tri-State Calico wild horse and burro gather

WINNEMUCCA - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Winnemucca District concluded the Tri-State Calico Complex wild horse and burro gather on Monday, Jan. 9.

Public comment sought on geothermal project

WINNEMUCCA - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Winnemucca District, Humboldt River Field Office is seeking public input as it initiates an environmental analysis process for a geothermal power plant and power lines as proposed by TGP Dixie Development Company, LLC.

Board of Equalization to meet Tuesday

WINNEMUCCA - The Humboldt County Board of Equalization will meet on Tuesday beginning at 8:30 a.m. in courthouse meeting room 201.

Commission to discuss Humboldt appointment to state land committee

WINNEMUCCA - The Humboldt County Board of Commissioners will hold their regular meeting on Tuesday beginning at 9:30 a.m. in courthouse meeting room 201.

Landfill Committee to meet on Tuesday

WINNEMUCCA - The Landfill Committee will meet on Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. at the Humboldt County courthouse, meeting room 201.

Red Cross partners with AmeriCorps for Martin Luther King Day events

WINNEMUCCA - The Northern Nevada Chapter of the American Red Cross, in collaboration with AmeriCorps, is offering Winnemucca residents a chance to learn about local nonprofit organizations and be involved in a fire safety and prevention program on Monday, Jan. 16.

Regional Transportation Commission to meet on Tuesday

WINNEMUCCA - The Regional Transportation Commission will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday beginning at 9:15 a.m. in courthouse meeting room 201.

WPD investigating Jan. 6 fight

WINNEMUCCA - Winnemucca Police Department officers arrived on scene along with Humboldt General Hospital EMS Rescue personnel to the report of an unconscious male in the 200 block of Bridge Street during the night of Jan. 6.

School board leadership stays the same Bell named county commission chair

WINNEMUCCA - The Humboldt County School Board is sticking with the status quo, but county commissioners are shaking things up a bit.

New officers at Winnemucca Police Department

WINNEMUCCA - Three new Winnemucca Police Department officers were sworn in recently by Mayor Di An Putnam at Winnemucca City Hall.

Prospective volunteers invited to auxiliary membership meeting

WINNEMUCCA - Local residents who are looking for a fun and fulfilling way to spend their time are invited to attend this week's annual membership meeting of the Humboldt Hospital Auxiliary.

Hospital's 2012 'Healthy Year, Healthy You' series kicks off Thursday

WINNEMUCCA - This week, local residents are invited to kick off the New Year in the healthiest way possible.

The UnO Writing Plan

WINNEMUCCA - Each December I present a reading and writing tutorial in classrooms. It is a wonderful opportunity to inspire students and their writing as they inspire me with their delightful insight. Since it is close to the holidays, I use the book "The Polar Express" written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg. Many of you are familiar with this story (and movie) about a boy who rides the train to the North Pole where he receives the first gift of Christmas, a silver bell.