Do you feel that itch coming on? It's time, you know. See the kids out flying kites? That's a sign. See little green bladelets in the lawn. That's a sign, too.
ELKO - The Bureau of Land Management, Elko District, Tuscarora Field Office is releasing for a 30-day public review an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction of support facilities for Newmont Mining Corporation's (Newmont) Midas underground mine located near Midas.
CARSON CITY - Connect Nevada released new data showing that broadband adoption in Nevada is increasing, with 75 percent of residents now subscribing to broadband service. That's up from 67 percent in 2011.
BATTLE MOUNTAIN - New equipment installed at M-I SWACO's processing facility in Battle Mountain is expected to reduce the plant's annual electricity usage by about 278,300 kilowatt hours.
ARLINGTON, Va. - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense committee, announced 10 Nevada Guard and Reserve members nominated their employers for the 2013 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award.
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Nevada has shed its long-held title as the national leader in unemployment, falling behind Rhode Island as its jobless rate dropped for the 18th straight month.
RENO - Steve Kellers, of Reno, has won the Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioner's 2012 Wayne E. Kirch Conservation Award.
HEATHER HILL • The Battle Mountain BugleBattle Mountain is full of dog lovers and nice days bring people outside to walk their pooches. Yosselin Lopez, of Battle Mountain, walks Lady, a 1.5-year-old Pomeranian, on Broyles Ranch Road.
CARSON CITY - You know that neighbor that seems to draw a tag every year? The one who always seems to have a great time and is almost always successful on his hunt? Chances are he's probably not as "lucky" as you think. It's more likely he figured out that the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) offers quite a bit of valuable information that can help any sportsmen not only improve their chances of drawing a tag, but also their chances of having a successful and enjoyable hunt.
CARSON CITY - The Nevada Department of Wildlife recently released its fishing report for the upcoming season. The report covers areas in the Western part of the state.
RENO - A newly released University of Nevada School of Medicine report documents the diverse features of health and health care in rural and frontier counties of Nevada.
CARSON CITY - The meeting of the Sierra Front-Northwestern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council (RAC) scheduled for April 4 - 5 at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Carson City District office has been cancelled. The RAC is still tentatively scheduled to meet at the BLM's Winnemucca District Office in August.
HEATHER HILL • The Battle Mountain BugleWith the arrival of spring last week, kids from all over Battle Mountain are seeking outdoor fun. Six-year-old Faith Alcazar rides her bike on the front porch of a home on Eighth Street.
HEATHER HILL • The Battle Mountain BugleMegan Allison (left), 18 months, takes a break from playing in the sand while Brooke Allison, 3, is attentive to her work. The two were having fun recently at Borealis Park.
BATTLE MOUNTAIN - Nonprofits and similar organizations in the community work hard to provide residents with necessary services. There are many challenges for rural philanthropic organizations; much of these hardships fall on funding, engaging volunteers and rallying community support.