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Democrats are seeking to dismiss a GOP lawsuit that alleged Nevada officials have failed to remove noncitizens from its voter rolls, calling them “recycled allegations” from four years ago based on “no actual evidence.” In a motion filed Friday on behalf of the Democratic National Committee and Nevada Democratic Party, a Carson City judge was asked to toss out the Republican lawsuit from mid-September. It argues the state already has a robust process for ensuring noncitizens do not vote (which is illegal nationwide) and accuses Republicans of seeking a “drastic change” in the home stretch of the election cycle that is not allowed under federal laws.
Vice President Kamala Harris has a slight edge over former President Donald Trump in Nevada and Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV) has a more substantial lead over Republican Sam Brown, according to a survey conducted by a national Republican pollster. The poll also found that a voter ID ballot question will easily pass, with more than two-thirds of voters supporting the proposition.
More than 30 percent of Nevadans are not confident in the security of American elections this year, but a much higher number are confident in the integrity of Nevada’s elections, a recent poll found. The results, shared exclusively with The Nevada Independent, found that about 14 percent of Nevadans were not confident in the state’s elections, including 22 percent of Republicans. There is much less trust in nationwide elections, with 31 percent of Nevadans and nearly half of GOP respondents expressing distrust that those races would be run properly.
The Nevada High School Rodeo Association made its latest stop in Elko on Oct. 5-6, with strong performances from local cowboys and cowgirls.
Ladies Golf Results —
For the first time since the 2021 season, the Lowry High School girls golf team will be in the 3A NIAA State Championship as a team. The Buckaroos finished second in the Northern 3A this fall to Truckee, with South Tahoe finishing third and advancing to state as well. Lowry and the Northern 3A closed out the regular season last week in Lake Tahoe.
No, we were not stuck in Madden 25 PlayStation mode. No, Jerry Tobin Field did not turn into an Arena Football stadium for a night. Yes, high school basketball season is still over a month away. The Lowry High School and Fernley High School football teams went into full silly mode on Friday night in Winnemucca.
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Lunches are served each weekday at noon and soup and croutons is served at 11 a.m. the Pleasant Senior Center, 1480 Lay Street. Lunches are open to the public. Suggested minimum donation is $4 for seniors age 60 and older. Visitors must be 16 years or older. Their meal is $10. Hot soup at croutons served daily with meal. Low-fat milk available daily. Safety of food after it has been served & taken from the center is the responsibility of the consumer.
At least 150,000 coyotes are thought to live in Nevada. They live in the state’s most remote areas, preying on rodents and roadkill. But they are highly adaptable and have a high tolerance for humans, and also call agricultural and suburban areas home. In those more urbanized areas, they prey on livestock and household pets. Viewed by many to be pests, coyotes are listed as an “unprotected” species in Nevada, meaning they can be hunted year-round without a license, and there is no limit on how many can be killed.
A fatal shooting in Winnemucca is under investigation after two men exchanged gunfire during an altercation, leaving one dead.
The Winnemucca Witchy Market is holding its inaugural Witches' Ball on Oct. 26 at the Lazy P Farm in celebration of “all things magical, mystical, and mysterious!” All are welcome to this gathering of artisans, healers, and practitioners in recognition of Samhain, or the Witches’ New Year, no matter the person’s background. Organizers Angie Van Drielen and Sierra Rose Cripps said the Witchy Market is slated to open at 10 a.m. at the Lazy P Farm, with a full day of enchanting attractions, such as Witchy Workshops, Spell Swap Meet, and activities for all the Little Monsters! Starting at 3 p.m., there will be trick or treating, scavenger hunts, pumpkin painting, rides, storytelling, and s’mores! The children won’t be the only monsters on the farm, though — Lazy P’s Farm of Terror haunted house will be open from 6:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. for those with the guts to wander through the frightful experience.
St Paul’s Catholic Church as been a long-time staple of Winnemucca on the corner of Fourth and Melarkey streets. The church turns 100 this year and is ready to show off its renovations.