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Pershing County jobless rate drops to 9 percent in July

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Nevada shed 10,200 jobs between June and July, a decline of a magnitude not seen since the height of the economic downturn in early 2009, state employment officials said.

Peace Corps volunteer gets visit from family

South Luangwa National Park - Lions, zebras, and leopards, ohh my!Having visitors come is always refreshing and allows for more adventures to ensue. My sister, brother-in-law, boyfriend, and I headed for South Luangwa National Park. Situated in the Eastern Province of Zambia, South Luangwa is home to a great variety and large concentration of animals and birds. There are over 400 species of birds. To me, without binoculars most birds look the same. I was more interested in the animals and the geography of the terrain.

WNC campus facelift to greet students in Fallon

FALLON - When Western Nevada College students head to classes on Monday, Aug. 26, they will notice a fresh look inside and outside the three Fallon Campus buildings.

'Albino' deer spotted near Lovelock

LOVELOCK - Many residents in Lovelock's lower valley have been watching what they've thought to be an albino buck frolicking in nearby pastures over the last few months. These photos were shown to Dr. Dave Samuel, a columnist with Bowhunter and Sportsman's Guide magazines.

NOVS Green Zone Network launched statewide to increase outreach to veterans

LAS VEGAS - The Nevada Office of Veteran Services (NOVS) recently launched its new digital platform for Nevada veterans called "Green Zone Network" (GZN) at a summit in Las Vegas.

Extension offers tips on taking care of your wild game meat

LOVELOCK - Big game archery season has already started, and many hunters will be venturing out in the back country soon to harvest their early season antelope. If high temperatures remain for the next few weeks, it may present a problem for those who drew early season tags. It is important for hunters to understand how to care for their meat after the hunt is over, to insure all of their time and money does not go to waste with improper meat care.

Antique engine, tractor show returns for 13th year

WINNEMUCCA - Old time tractors will once again play a leading role in this year's Tri-County Fair and Stampede.

Labor Day contests offer plenty of fun for the younger set

WINNEMUCCA - This year's Tri-County Fair will offer a veritable extravaganza of activities for kids of all ages. From new rock friends to mini-construction creations, there's no limit to the free fun that can be had as part of this year's festivities.

Clay Walker tickets going fast; do you have yours?

WINNEMUCCA - If you want to see one of country music's hottest stars up close and personal this Labor Day weekend, you better act fast.

Students start off school year with free backpacks, supplies

Year-round giving a priority for Lovelock congregation

LOVELOCK - Students were better prepared for this week's first day of school after Saturday's "Loving Lovelock School Share" at the Courthouse Park.

Nevadans to see federal extended unemployment benefits reduced

CARSON CITY -More than 20,000 Nevadans will see a 59 percent reduction in their federal extended unemployment benefits starting the week ending Aug. 31 because of the federal budget cuts known as sequestration.

Great entertainment a given at Fair

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

Parking rules will aid trafffic flow at this year's Tri-County Fair and Stampede

WINNEMUCCA - The Tri-County Fair & Stampede has seen lots of great changes over the years. But one of the biggest-and most important-changes has come in the way traffic flows to and from the event.

Great Basin Challenge offers rodeo competition for younger set

WINNEMUCCA - While the Labor Day Rodeo offers heated competition for the older set, younger buckaroos will have their shot in the arena too.

Hell on Hooves pro rodeo back in Lovelock for the third year

Event is sanctioned by the California Cowboys Pro Rodeo Association (CCPRA)

LOVELOCK - Why would a person get on the back of an animal weighing over 1,000 pounds that only wants to throw him off?