BATTLE MOUNTAIN - Everyone is happy that warmer weather is here. We had a very cold winter this year. The daffodils, hyacinths, tulips, and crocuses are starting to bloom. I hope they get some rain to encourage them to bloom.
BATTLE MOUNTAIN - John Edward Cyr, 27, of Battle Mountain, was sentenced March 26 on a charge of attempt to commit a compound crime, a category E felony, in connection with a stolen firearms case.
CARSON CITY - April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This month and throughout the year, the state of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) encourages all individuals and organizations to play a role in making Nevada a better place for children and families.
ELKO - The Bureau of Land Management, Elko District, Tuscarora Field Office, has concluded a study of current ecological conditions and potential impacts from unauthorized off-highway vehicle use (OHV) in six wilderness study areas within the Tuscarora Field Office.
CARSON CITY - The Nevada Department of Wildlife wants to remind sportsmen to get their applications in early for this year's big game draw. Hunters who apply early online will be entered into a drawing to receive a $1,000 gift certificate.
KINGSTON - The Kingston Volunteer Fire Department held its fifth annual St. Patrick's Day Dinner at 6 p.m. at the Kingston Community Hall on March 16 and broke a record by selling 130 dinners, said Assistant Fire Chief Bradley Ward. St. Patrick's Day fell on March 17.
CARSON CITY - April is National Distracted Driving Month, and local law enforcement will be "Joining Forces" from April 1 - 22 to look for drivers not paying attention to the road.
CARSON CITY - April marks the sixth annual National Safe Digging Month, reminding Nevada residents to call 811 two working days before any digging project.
BATTLE MOUNTAIN - With another April Fool's Day come and gone, many Lander County resident fondly recounted Aprils Fool's Days gone by with pranks played on them and pranks played on others that got quite a few laughs.
CARSON CITY (AP) - Nevada's jobless rate dropped to 9.6 percent in February, down from 11.8 percent a year ago and marking the biggest year-over-year decrease among states, the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation reported.
CARSON CITY - Many Nevada schoolchildren will take part in organized events to walk or bicycle to school on April 24, which has been proclaimed the fourth annual Nevada Moves Day by Gov. Brian Sandoval.
WINNEMUCCA - Do you enjoy recreating outdoors? Have you been out to the Santa Rosa Ranger District in Paradise Valley? Are you interested in making a difference? Friends of Nevada Wilderness ("Friends") is a nonprofit organization dedicated to getting Nevadans connected to wild places, and improving the management and restoration of wildlands.
RENO - Families who have owned and operated their farm or ranch for 100 years or more are encouraged to submit an application to receive a Nevada Centennial Farm and Ranch award.
RENO - Camp Wasiu II, located in the beautiful Sierra Mountains near Sierra City, Calif., is about to open for another summer of adventure.
BATTLE MOUNTAIN - The yearly community Easter egg hunt was held on Saturday, March 30, at Lion's Park beginning at 10 a.m. sharp.