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Cattlemen’s Update returns to provide market, production and research updates

RENO, Nev. – University of Nevada, Reno will host the annual Cattlemen’s Update in person and virtually, Jan. 13 – 17. For more than 40 years, the University has held several sessions across Nevada in January to provide ranchers with current research-based information about issues that may affect the efficiency, productivity, profitability and sustainability of their businesses and Nevada’s cattle industry.

A million taxpayers will soon receive up to $1,400 from the IRS. Who are they and why now?

(AP)— Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks. The money will be directly deposited into eligible people's bank accounts or sent in the mail by a paper check.

The White House is cracking down on overdraft fees

NEW YORK (AP) — The Biden administration has finalized a rule limiting overdraft fees banks can charge, as part of the White House's campaign to reduce junk fees that hit consumers on everyday purchases, including banking services. President Joe Biden had called the fees, which can be as high as $35, “exploitative,” while the banking industry has lobbied extensively to keep the existing fee structures in place.

Nevada 4H State Expo wraps up

The Nevada 4-H State Expo was held this past fall at the Rafter 3C Arena and the Fallon Trap Club. Nearly 200 youth from across the state partici-pated in the year’s culminating event. The road to the Expo was long, as youth had to qualify for their con-test(s) or with their project(s) at a local or regional event before the expo.

Humboldt County Court Docket for January 1st, 2025

Humboldt County Court Docket for January 1st, 2025

Texas Hog Hunting

Texas Hog Hunting

Pershing County girls thump Dayton in home non-conference match-up

A couple of days after Christmas, the Pershing County High School girls basketball team beat the visiting Dayton Dust Devils 52-20 in a non-conference match-up. The bleachers were lighter than usual with the high school on winter break until Jan. 6. Nonetheless, the Mustangs showed off their defensive and offensive chops.

‘Salute to Service’ night to honor those who serve

A “Salute to Service” night coinciding with the Nevada-Air Force basketball game on Jan. 14 will honor all military, first responders and law enforcement agencies at Lawlor Events Center. The event follows a salute to the military on Nov. 2 when the Wilf Pack hosted Colorado State on Nov. 2.

Lowry boys finish third at Rail City Classic in Sparks

It was a short Christmas break for the Lowry High School boys basketball team, who wrapped up non-conference play last week with a third-place finish at the Rail City Classic at Sparks High School. The Buckaroos won three of their four games over the three-day tournament to improve to 5-7 overall.

Tri-County sends three teams to state basketball

Late February was a good month for the Lowry High School, McDermitt High School and Pershing County High School girls basketball teams. The Lowry girls rallied for its third consecutive state title and ninth overall with a 61-56 over Fernley. The McDermitt girls reached the state title game in the 1A division and Pershing County played in the 2A tournament.

BLM completes EA for solar project near Lovelock

LOVELOCK, Nev. –The Bureau of Land Management today issued a Final Environmental Assessment for the Sierra Solar Utilities Project. The project would cross approximately 55 acres of public lands in Churchill County to connect the proposed Sierra Solar facility to the electric grid. If approved, NV Energy would be authorized to construct, operate, maintain, and eventually decommission two 345-kilovolt gen-tie transmission lines, buried collector lines, and a new access road on public lands.

Extension offers combined small-acreage and farm-to-fork certification program

RENO — University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s Herds & Harvest Program is providing a certification program Jan. 22–March 19 geared toward new or up-and-coming ranchers and farmers that will allow them to obtain a Nevada Beginning Farmer & Rancher Level 1 Small Acreage and Farm to Fork Certification.

5 of the most frustrating health insurer tactics and why they exist

5 of the most frustrating health insurer tactics and why they exist

A New Year filled with Old Routines

A New Year filled with Old Routines

Thoughts to Ponder

Thoughts to Ponder