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BLM welcomes committee's report on Wild Horse and Burro Management Program

CARSON CITY - The Bureau of Land Management recently welcomed the findings and recommendations of a 14-member committee of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) that reviewed the BLM's wild horse and burro management issues over a two-year period.

AccuWeather reports elevated wildfire risk

STATE COLLEGE, Penn. - AccuWeather.com reports the elevated risk of wildfires continues in the West this week after several weeks of hot, dry conditions paired with the threat of dry thunderstorms.

Commissioners vote to go with two stories for new courthouse/administrative complex

BATTLE MOUNTAIN - Commissioners voted at their June 27 meeting to go with a two-story building for the new courthouse/administrative building.

Kingston firefighters receive basic wildland fire training

All 12 volunteers now certified to fight wildland fires

KINGSTON - Ten firefighters from the Kingston Volunteer Fire Department (KVFD) took part in basic wildland fire training through the National Fire Academy and are now certified to fight wildland fires.

Lander County's taxable sales dip slightly in April

State posts 7.3 percent increase over last year

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Taxable sales in Nevada shot up 7.3 percent in April from the same month last year, state officials reported, suggesting consumers are more confident as the Silver State slogs out of the economic downturn.

Nevada active voter registration numbers fall

CARSON CITY (AP) - The number of active registered voters in Nevada has declined by about 6,700 after counties completed updating voter records.

Ms. Senior Nevada Extravaganza coming to Austin stage

Proceeds will go directly to senior center

AUSTIN - In 2007, Austin hosted the cast of Ms. Senior Nevada for a variety show at the Emma Nevada Town Hall. On Friday, July 12, the cast returns and high times in the old town will be on again!

BLM issues Final EIS on Hollister Underground Mine Project

ELKO - The Bureau of Land Management, Tuscarora Field Office, released the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Waterton Global Mining Company, LLC's (Waterton), formerly Rodeo Creek Gold, proposed Hollister Underground Mine Project for a 30-day public availability and review period.

GBC announces spring 2013 Dean's List

BATTLE MOUNTAIN - Great Basin College President Mark A. Curtis announced the Dean's List of GBC students for the spring 2013 semester. The Dean's List honors students with a 3.5 great point average for the semester.

NV Energy warns customers about scam

RENO - NV Energy has learned that persons identifying themselves as employees of the company are calling customers and threatening to disconnect their power if a credit card payment or cash transfer is not made over the phone immediately.

Rediscover the Silver State with new travel campaign, extended museum hours

Free admission to Nevada State Museums on July 20

CARSON CITY - The upcoming travel season and Nevada's heritage will take center stage this summer with new programs, extended museum hours and an opportunity to celebrate the state's sesquicentennial, Gov. Brian Sandoval announced at a July 3 press conference at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City.

Report ranks Nevada roads 16th in the nation

CARSON CITY (AP) - When it comes to road conditions, Nevada ranks better than a lot of other states.

Federal agencies promote implementation of new Wireless Emergency Alerts system

RENO - If you were in northern Nevada on July 1-2 this week, you may have received something like a message on your smartphone that was unlike any you have ever received before.

State Historic Preservation Office awards $180,000 in grants for projects throughout Nevada

CARSON CITY - The State Historic Preservation Office will distribute more than $180,000 to government agencies and nonprofit organizations throughout the state to support historic building rehabilitation or restoration, public education, surveys, planning, and National Register nominations.

BLM seeks public comment on wild horse gather

WINNEMUCCA - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Winnemucca District, Humboldt River Field Office, is seeking public review and comment on the Preliminary Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Humboldt Herd Area (HA) Wild Horse Gather Plan until July 20.