RENO - Girls will see stars jump out of a dark sky, wander among the trees with new friends, solve a mystery only a super sleuth could piece together, toast the perfect marshmallow, search for forest fairies in the woods, go on a midnight treasure hunt, or boost their adrenaline on a high adventure this summer at Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada's (GSSN) Camp Wasiu II in the Sierra Nevada mountains.
WASHINGTON - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack kicked off National Small Business Week by highlighting USDA's actions to help rural small businesses create jobs, get access to capital and spur economic growth.
CARSON CITY - Joe Locurto has joined the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources as program coordinator of the State Conservation Districts Program.
BATTLE MOUNTAIN - Lander County Emergency Medical Services celebrated National EMS Week by throwing a free barbecue for the community on May 25 at the Lander County EMS station at 25 E. Second St.
BATTLE MOUNTAIN -June 1 was the 50-year anniversary of Bob and Dorothy's marriage. They were given a party by their son Joe and his family. They had games, songs, and readings prepared for them.
CARSON CITY - With a rise in Nevada traffic deaths in 2012, the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) will post traffic fatality numbers on digital freeway boards to remind motorists to always drive safely.
RENO - Expanded eligibility for USDA grants will improve access to fresh produce and healthy foods by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients at America's farmers markets, USDA officials said.
WASHINGTON - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced is extending the public comment period on its proposed revised rule to regulate hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas on public and Indian trust lands to Aug. 23, 2013.
LAS VEGAS - The much anticipated summer travel season has begun as millions of Mountain West residents plan to celebrate the nation's birthday with a quick getaway.
BATTLE MOUNTAIN - Temperatures continue to rise and the Bureau of Land Management, Battle Mountain District, is gearing up to respond to a potentially active fire season on the public lands. 
WINNEMUCCA - The American Red Cross Winnemucca service center will be accepting nominations to honor local heroes and citizens at the 2013 Real Heroes Celebration on Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. at the Winnemucca Convention Center-East Hall.
KINGSTON - The sixth annual Kingston Village Baptist Church Revival will be held July 20 and will feature free food, people speaking about the Lord and plenty of worship.
CARSON CITY - Nearly $1 million in grants to boost tourism to rural Nevada were awarded by the Nevada Commission on Tourism (NCOT) this month, Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs Director Claudia Vecchio said.
BATTLE MOUNTAIN - A 23-year-old Battle Mountain man died as a result of injuries suffered in a single-vehicle roll-over accident on the evening of June 27, authorities said.
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Great Basin National Park is the latest star in a series of specialty U.S. quarters.