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Nonprofit group steps up to help Nevada families with disabled kids

Nevada PEP holds two days of ADHD, IEP training in Lovelock

LOVELOCK - Sometimes life is not tidy, peaceful or perfect. Parents of children who may have physical disabilities or cogitative disorders know all too well how difficult life can be.

Pershing County Chukars Unlimited host annual dinner

Group gives back to local community

LOVELOCK - Pershing County Chukars Unlimited (PCCU) kicks off the hunting season with their annual dinner on Sept. 15 at the Pershing County Community Center. This is the 13th annual dinner, auction and raffle fundraiser the PCCU has held.

Can bats control mosquitoes?

At a recent county commission meeting, a report from one of the local communities mentioned that they were looking at building and installing "bat houses" to help control their mosquito population.

Local church rallies community

Random acts of kindness are encouraged

LOVELOCK - New Life Fellowship Church in Lovelock is sponsoring a Back-to-School giveaway, Aug. 25, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pershing County Courthouse Park.

Nevada average gas prices inch up 14 cents from last month, says AAA

LAS VEGAS - Northern Nevada is feeling the heat from California, as refinery problems are impacting prices in the Reno region. The lower part of the Silver State has also seen jumps at the pump. According to the latest report from AAA Nevada, which tracks gas prices as a service to consumers, all but one metro area in Nevada saw a rise in its average price over the past month.

Popejoy renewal puts community spirit in spotlight

Couple returns 25 years later to site of original union

LOVELOCK - Pershing County High school sweethearts Jamie (Cerini) and Mike Popejoy celebrated 25 fast-paced years of marriage by renewing their vows and whooping it up in the midst of nearly 400 guests last Saturday evening.

BLM approves Hycroft Mine expansion project

WINNEMUCCA - The Hycroft Mine's footprint is about to get bigger. Much bigger.The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced Wednesday that it has approved a final Record of Decision in support of the mine's eagerly awaited expansion project.

Deadline approaching for Tri-County Fair exhibitors

WINNEMUCCA - Attention blue ribbon contenders: In about a week, the books will close on another Tri-County Fair.

Entries now being accepted for Labor Day Parade

WINNEMUCCA - Humboldt County's largest parade will celebrate its 91st anniversary this year and locals are invited to take part in the celebration.

Fires affect hunters in northeastern Nevada

WINNEMUCCA - With Nevada's archery big game seasons already in play, the fires that are currently burning in northeastern Nevada may alter the plans for hunters with tags in Elko County. The Willow Fire, near Tuscarora, burned a very popular hunting area in the Tuscarora Mountains.

NDOW Offers Youth Hunts for Upland Game

The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) is offering a special two-day upland game season for youth hunters. Scheduled for Sept. 29 - 30, the statewide season is open to hunters 15 years of age or younger. Youth hunters 12 -15 years of age are required to possess a junior hunting license with an upland game stamp for the hunt.

Nevada's unemployment rate rises slightly in July to 12 percent

Lander County retains one of the lowest rates in state

WINNEMUCCA - Nevada's unemployment rate rose 0.4 of a percentage point, to a seasonally adjusted 12 percent in July. However, it is still down year over year and 2 percentage points below the recessionary peak of 14 percent, said Bill Anderson, chiefeconomist for the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

"Grow Your Own!" begins in September

LOVELOCK - The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is once again offering its "Grow Your Own!" classes to help you get on the path to sustainable, local, healthy living.

Local wins Reno/Tahoe Open Birdie contest

LOVELOCK - What are the odds of being the closest out of 75 people of guessing the amount of Birdies at the Reno/Tahoe Open?

Port of Subs opening in September

Sandwich shop brings 12 jobs to Lovelock

LOVELOCK - A new Port of Subs restaurant will open for business next month, according to Port of Subs officials. The eatery will serve custom-made submarine sandwiches plus soups, salads, party trays and other fast food inside the Golden Gate Auto-Truck Plaza.