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NDOW's chukar hunting forecast is now available; outlook is poor to fair

Season opens Oct. 12

RENO - Upland game hunters in Nevada rely heavily on chukar partridge as their species of choice.

These three tax scams top 'dirty dozen' list

WASHINGTON - Are you thinking about taxes while you're enjoying the warm late summer months? Not likely! But the IRS wants you to know that scammers are thinking about taxes and ways to dupe you out of your money.

USDA invests $132 million in home loans in rural Nevada

Guaranteed Loan Program supported by self-funded fees

CARSON CITY - USDA Rural Development knows rural Nevada and the people who live there. In the past year, USDA has gotten to know 804 families in rural Nevada who have purchased their homes using the Guaranteed Home Loan Program.

Walker hits the road to focus attention on suicide prevention

Solitary journey began in Montana and will end on the California coast

WINNEMUCCA - A man walking along Interstate 80 across northern Nevada pushing a cart that looks a lot like a baby carriage catches the attention of many.

Nevada receives funding for home visitation program

CARSON CITY - The Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health's Bureau of Child, Family, and Community Wellness will receive $1,791,559 from the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Nevada's welfare electronic application system off-line until Oct. 1 for updates

CARSON CITY - Due to the requirements of the Affordable Care Act to integrate electronic health insurance application processes by Oct. 1, the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services must take its electronic system off-line in order to make all necessary changes.

The Gold Bug Mine during the Depression -

WINNEMUCCA - It was the height of the Great Depression. There wasn't much money and the gold price had been capped. It was pegged at $35 a troy ounce. Still, in spite of this, it was worth working a mining claim.

Extreme Tour brings music, sports and message to Lovelock

Free concert features positive lyrics, upbeat message for teens

LOVELOCK - The Extreme Tour was back in Lovelock for the fourth year Sept. 17-18. The two-day event offered local teenagers an extreme sports show and competitions and a concert in the courthouse park, both with positive messages.

Cancer survivor walking across Nevada to give others hope

He wants others to know there's life after chemotherapy

LOVELOCK - Living along the I-80 corridor, many are accustomed to seeing people walking the highway to bring awareness to one cause or another.

Media groups cite First Amendment in fight with BLM over wild horses

BLM accused of using 'safety concerns' to restrict access to roundups

RENO - The Reporters Committee on Freedom of the Press says the U.S. Bureau of Land Management is using safety concerns as an excuse to limit media access to wild horse roundups across the West in violation of the First Amendment.

Northern Nevada schools vie for $60,000 in 'class project' giveaway

RENO - Dolan Automotive Group will help local teachers and students implement new programs with its Third Annual Class Project Giveaway. The annual contest encourages area public school teachers to submit a concept for a classroom project on behalf of students.

Domestic violence organization to hold annual fundraiser Oct. 2

Event to be held at new location

LOVELOCK - Pershing County Domestic Violence Intervention Inc. is holding its annual Soup and Salad Supper at a new location.

Pershing County High School Homecoming Week activities start Thursday, Sept. 26, and continue next week

LOVELOCK - Pershing County High School will kick off Homecoming Week with a movie night on Thursday, Sept. 26. "Iron Man 3" will play at the PCHS auditorium at 7:30 p.m.

Citibank to lay off 760 workers in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Citibank will close its Las Vegas mortgage division by the end of the year, leaving 760 employees without jobs.

Fall's a good time to control weeds

September through October are the ideal months to use herbicides

LOVELOCK - Fall is an excellent time to manage weeds, especially biennial and perennial weeds. In particular, Dandelions, Russian knapweed, Hoary cress (white top) and most thistles are much easier to kill while they are in the rosette stage of growth and prior to surviving a winter.