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Motion made to disqualify judge in Alexander King case

Former resident of Battle Mountain accused of murder does not want judge disqualified

BATTLE MOUNTAIN - A hearing that was supposed to be held July 29 for a former Battle Mountain man, who is a murder suspect, never went through because of a new motion filed by the state.

Fallon resident wins $1,000 in Big Game Early Application promotion

RENO - Steven Angus is having one of those years. First the Fallon resident drew a deer tag in Nevada's annual big game draw. Then recently he received a phone call informing him that he had won a $1,000 gift card for getting his application in early.

Battle Mountain students head back to school

Students across northern Nevada headed back to school on Monday, Aug. 26. Those in Battle Mountain were not exempt from the offical end to summer vacation as students of every age gathered backpacks, supplies and made their way into their new classrooms. Photos by Heather Hill, the Battle Mountain Bugle

Battle Mountain Burners host 4th annual car show and shine

BATTLE MOUNTAIN - The Battle Mountain Burners added some extra color and class to Elquist Park in Battle Mountain on Saturday, Aug. 24, when they hosted their 4th annual car show and shine.

Activists keep horses from going to slaughter

RENO (AP) - Some 150 mustangs that had been set to be auctioned off for possible slaughter after their removal from the range in Nevada have been granted a reprieve.

Great entertainment a given at Tri-County Fair

WINNEMUCCA -When it comes to the Tri-County Fair & Stampede, great entertainment is a given.

Biggest home-grown returns for seventh year

WINNEMUCCA - Hey gardeners! Do you have a zucchini that looks more like a baseball bat than a squash? What about a cantaloupe that would rival a beach ball any day of the week?

Cake decorating contest returns in honor of Fair's 92nd birthday

WINNEMUCCA - Area bakers are invited to pull out all the stops this Labor Day weekend to participate in the second annual "Wilton Cake Decorating Contest."

Fair Board the force behind a great Labor Day weekend

WINNEMUCCA -This year's Labor Day weekend has taken superhuman effort to organize and Tri-County Fair Board Chairman Darrel Field is sure glad he happened upon a few superheroes who were up to the job.

'Mama's Wranglers' to perform for Labor Day crowds

WINNEMUCCA - This Labor Day weekend, tri-county crowds will be entertained by five fiddling prodigies and their very talented mother.

Jeff Rose will hypnotize audiences with laughter

WINNEMUCCA - This Labor Day weekend, one of the most hypnotically funny men to ever hit the entertainment scene will be in Humboldt County.

Hunters, get your wild game meat cooled down quickly

BATTLE MOUNTAIN - Big game archery season has already started, and many hunters will be venturing out in the backcountry soon to harvest their early season antelope.

Labor Day Rodeo will celebrate 92nd year in Humboldt County's outdoor arena

WINNEMUCCA - Get ready for one big afternoon of exciting rodeo action.

University's annual Field Day shows off ag, biotech, biofuels, 4-H programs

Public invited to event Sept. 14 at the Main Station Field Lab

RENO - The public is invited to visit the University of Nevada, Reno's Main Station Field Lab for their annual Field Day to view alternative crop projects, learn about biofuels and livestock production, taste experimental wines, visit Wolf Pack Meats and learn about the many outreach programs such as Herds to Harvest, Master Gardener and Living with Fire.

Nevada's small businesses showing improvement in economic recovery

CARSON CITY - Since bottoming out in 2010, employment in Nevada's small businesses has increased by 27,300 and has risen for nine consecutive quarters, showing indication that small businesses are on the mend and contributing to the overall improvement in the jobs outlook, said Bill Anderson, chief economist for Nevada's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.