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Humboldt County School District to hold developmental screening April 20

WINNEMUCCA - The Special Education Department of the Humboldt County School District would like everyone in the community to be aware that children ages 3 - 5 are entitled to educational services if they qualify. These services may include evaluations, assessments, services or consultation.

Landmark meeting introduces 'Community Paramedicine' to Humboldt County, state

WINNEMUCCA - Humboldt General Hospital Emergency Medical Services Rescue hosted a landmark meeting on Tuesday, March 27, initiating Nevada's first formal discussion on how paramedics can help bridge the ever-increasing gap between patient needs and appropriate primary care.

DUI driver who caused death to be sentenced

WINNEMUCCA - The man who hit and killed a woman in Khoury's parking lot last September is scheduled to be sentenced Monday in Sixth District Court.

Fire burns 200 acres along Humboldt River

WINNEMUCCA - A fire burning close to the Humboldt River scorched about 200 acres Tuesday and putting it out made for a long day for Golconda and Valmy volunteer firemen.

I-80 drug bust nets nearly 2 pounds of pot

WINNEMUCCA - A South Dakota resident was arrested March 27 by the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office with nearly 2 pounds of marijuana.

Kindergarten screening next week at convention center Parents need to call school child will attend to set up time

WINNEMUCCA - The Humboldt County School District has announced the dates for this spring's kindergarten screening sessions.

Kids support kids through 'Pennies by the Inch' local fundraiser

WINNEMUCCA - Local school and church organizations recently collected thousands of pennies and other coins and currency in an effort to raise money for the Primary Children's Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Public urged to keep an eye out for illegal marijuana grows

WINNEMUCCA - Over the last several years, there has been a marked increase in the discovery of illegal marijuana grows throughout the western United States and specifically in Nevada.

Tackling Tom Basin - Volunteers to restore burn area in Nevada

WINNEMUCCA - April and May will be busy months for Winnemucca and the surrounding communities as they join together in a concentrated effort to restore areas that were seriously damaged by the 2011 Tom Basin fire out on the Santa Rosa Ranger District in Paradise Valley.

FFMS student competes as semifinalist at state geography bee

WINNEMUCCA - French Ford Middle School fifth-grader Bradley Mitchell Murdock competed as a semifinalist March 30 in the 2012 Nevada National Geographic Bee in Las Vegas.

Spring at Lowry

WINNEMUCCA - It's the last quarter of the school year and everyone can't wait until summer break. This quarter seems to be different. Not because of the cheerful mood of the soon to be graduating seniors, or the happy feet students who can't wait for prom, but the weather.

Sheriff's office seizes 12 pounds of pot at rest area

WINNEMUCCA - Local law enforcement officials are calling a drug bust that took place at the Button Point rest area on Interstate 80 a significant seizure of illegal substances, including what is suspected to be heroin.

New family practice, OB physician joins Humboldt General Hospital

WINNEMUCCA - Humboldt General Hospital has welcomed a new physician.

Humboldt General Hospital EMS to present EMT course

WINNEMUCCA - Area residents are invited to take their emergency training to a professional level beginning this month.

Local 'Muddy Angels' will represent HGH EMS Rescue in grueling memorial ride Team looking for businesses, organizations to sponsor 600-mile journey

WINNEMUCCA - Five members of the local ambulance service will ride almost 600 miles this May in honor of their EMS comrades across the nation.