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Registration for Girl Scout summer camp in Sierra open to all girls

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.

USDA awards Nevada tribes grants for business enterprise projects

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.

State Conservation Districts program gets new chief

CARSON CITY - Joe Locurto has joined the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources as program coordinator of the State Conservation Districts Program.

National EMS Week held to recognize emergency workers

Local first responders host free barbecue

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.

Seniors see fiddlers in Wells with side trip to beautiful Angel Lake

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.

Traffic fatality numbers to go on freeway digital signs as driving safety reminder

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.

USDA expands support for farmers markets to accept SNAP program benefits

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.

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BLM has received more than 177,000 comments

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.

AAA projects slight decline in number of people traveling over July 4th holiday

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.

Fire danger high in northern Nevada

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. 

Red Cross is now accepting nominations for Real Heroes 2013

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 Village Baptist Church Revival to be held July 20

Event to feature free food, speakers and worship

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.

Nevada Tourism releases nearly $1 million in grants to promote travel to state's rural areas

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 man dies of injuries suffered in roll-over accident June 27

Passenger in vehicle seriously injured

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.

New quarter honors Nevada's Great Basin National Park

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Great Basin National Park is the latest star in a series of specialty U.S. quarters.

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Great Basin National Park is the latest star in a series of specialty U.S. quarters.