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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
WINNEMUCCA - Old time tractors will once again play a leading role in this year's Tri-County Fair and Stampede.
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.
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.
LOVELOCK - Students were better prepared for this week's first day of school after Saturday's "Loving Lovelock School Share" at the Courthouse Park.
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.
WINNEMUCCA - When it comes to the Tri-County Fair & Stampede, great entertainment is a given.
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.
WINNEMUCCA - While the Labor Day Rodeo offers heated competition for the older set, younger buckaroos will have their shot in the arena too.
LOVELOCK - Why would a person get on the back of an animal weighing over 1,000 pounds that only wants to throw him off?