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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. 

'Grow Your Own, Nevada!' classes return this month

RENO - Nevadans can learn to grow safe, fresh, organic produce at home and in school and community gardens without spending a lot of money.

BLM announces Nevada Sesquicentennial Photo Contest

RENO - The Bureau of Land Management, Nevada is celebrating Nevada's Sesquicentennial by seeking photos that highlight your adventures and activities on public lands and historic sites.

Austin celebrates Fourth of July with plenty of family fun

AUSTIN - Austin celebrated Independence Day in small town style on Thursday, July 4, from sunrise until well after sunset. The festivities kicked off with a 7 a.m. pancake breakfast hosted by the Lions Club, followed by the short but sweet parade down Highway 50, food and games at Bert T. Gandolfo Park, and ended after 10 p.m. with a beautiful fireworks display.

BLM conducts first community clean-up day in Lewis Canyon

BATTLE MOUNTAIN - Lewis Canyon, located in the Shoshone Range within Lander County, has been a favorite recreation area for the residents of Battle Mountain for a long time.

Here is a breakdown of what the farm bill is really about

When we hear news broadcasters speak about the "farm bill" or see headlines about how farmers will be affected by the new farm bill, we probably don't realize what the farm bill is really about?