RENO - Following a national search and recruitment process, William "Bill" Payne joins the University of Nevada, Reno today as the new dean of the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources.
The 2014 Nevada Farm Bureau photo contest is underway, sponsored by the Nevada Farm Bureau Women's Leadership Committee.
In 1936, Battle Mountain folks enthusiastically anticipated a new feature in the usual schedule for the annual Fourth of July celebration. Highlighting the two-day event would be a major boxing tournament.
Lander County is now a StormReady community, certified by the National Weather Service, meaning certain measures are in place to help the county protect residents should storms or other disasters strike.
The Lander County School Board recognized many people who volunteer in the schools as the December honorees. They volunteer with the Parent Involvement Resource Center, WATCH D.O.G.S., youth sports, PTA and school events.
Nevada isn't the only state with wild horses and burros but two state groups are the first to sue the U.S. Department of the Interior over management of the animals.
The lawsuit filed by the Nevada Association of Counties and the Nevada Farm Bureau Federation against the U.S. Department of the Interior asks the court to require Interior to comply with the requirements of the Wild Free-Roaming Wild Horse and Burro Act of 1971.
A 59-year-old Battle Mountain resident was killed Feb. 16 at around 6:20 p.m. on Frontage Road 401, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
ELKO - The Bureau of Land Management), Elko District Office, is extending the public review period for the revised environmental assessment for the management and mitigation of drought impacted rangelands until March 3.
The Lander County Sheriff's Office Animal Control has only had to put down around 10 dogs in the last three years, said part-time animal control officer Art Clark.
It is a good idea for pet owners who are not breeders to have their dogs and cats spayed and neutered, said Art Clark, a part-time officer with the Lander County Sheriff's Office Animal Control.
Great Basin College tuition will increase this year, 2015, 2016 and 2017 for a total hike of 16 percent.
The Christ Lutheran Church and Preschool located at 55 Bastian Road in Battle Mountain held its 11th annual fundraiser at the church on Feb. 20.
The Battle Mountain Arts Presenters hosted their annual crab feed fundraiser at the Battle Mountain Civic Center on Feb. 15.
The Lander County School Board recognized Lyle Lemaire, of Lander Physical Therapy, for his donation of service and time to the Lander County students and staff.Board President Anna Penola mentioned that Lemaire is a Battle Mountain native, having very deep roots here. His grandmother, Eleanor Lemaire was ateacher in Battle Mountain and Eleanor Lemaire Elementary School was named for her.