WRFD responds to brush fire in Pershing County
Thursday, January 05 2012 08:16
Dee Holzel
WINNEMUCCA — The Winnemucca Rural Fire Department responded to a call for mutual aid from the Grass Valley - Pershing County Volunteer Fire Department, who needed some extra help putting out a brush fire that threatened homes and a church. Firefighters were dispatched at about 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday (Jan. 4).
Last Updated ( Thursday, January 05 2012 08:19 )
  
McDermitt woman killed in early morning accident
Wednesday, January 04 2012 09:39
Photography by Michael Michaelsen
WINNEMUCCA — A woman was killed and her brother seriously injured in an early morning accident on US 95. The single-vehicle rollover was reported by a passing motorist at approximately 6:30 a.m. today (Wednesday, Jan. 4).
The vehicle was southbound on US 95 on the Paradise Summit when it left the roadway, overturned, and rolled down an embankment leaving debris for hundreds of feet. Both occupants were ejected during the course of the rollover.
Last Updated ( Thursday, January 19 2012 06:54 )
Drinking Water Warning; Gold Country estates residents warned not to give water to infants
Saturday, December 24 2011 13:17
Submitted
GRASS VALLEY/WINNEMUCCA — The following notice is being distributed to the Gold Country Estates water users:
Gold Country Estates water has high levels of nitrate. DO NOT GIVE THE WATER TO INFANTS UNDER 6 MONTHS OLD OR USE IT TO MAKE INFANT FORMULA.
Suspect in Battle Mountain murder apprehended
Thursday, December 22 2011 20:50
Dee Holzel
WINNEMUCCA — The primary suspect in a murder on the Battle Mountain Indian Colony was apprehended this evening (Dec. 22) by officers from the Winnemucca Police Department with assistance from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office.
Daniel Draper, 47, is wanted for questioning in the shooting death of Linford Dick, 43, on Tuesday (Dec. 20).
The FBI is expected to release a statement on the apprehension.
Last Updated ( Friday, December 23 2011 03:40 )
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Federal warrant issued for Battle Mountain murder suspect
Thursday, December 22 2011 03:34
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 BATTLEMOUNTAIN — A federal arrest warrant has been issued for the primary suspect in a fatal Battle Mountain shooting Tuesday (Dec. 20).
The suspect was identified as Daniel Draper, 47, a white male, 5’5”, 160 lbs. Draper was driving a black 2001 Ford Ranger with possible license plate: NR8764. Draper was described as from the “northern Nevada area.”
Last Updated ( Thursday, December 22 2011 03:43 )
Rural Fire responds to multiple afternoon fires
Saturday, December 10 2011 16:05
Dee Holzel
WINNEMUCCA —The Winnemucca Rural Fire Department had their hands full today (Dec. 10) with a structure fire that refused to go out and two brush fires – all at the same time.
Last Updated ( Saturday, December 10 2011 16:09 )
Young man injured in collision
Friday, December 09 2011 19:49
Dee Holzel
WINNEMUCCA — A 15-year-old male was injured today (Dec. 9) when he drove his dirt bike into a passing SUV – sending him first into the vehicle’s windshield then onto the pavement.
According to Police Chief Eric Silva, the young man was riding without a helmet and had substantial injuries.
Last Updated ( Saturday, December 10 2011 07:51 )
SHES undergoes thorough cleaning after reported cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease
Tuesday, September 27 2011 12:32
From a HCSD Press Release
WINNEMUCCA — Three confirmed cases and two suspected cases of hand, foot and mouth disease have been reported at Sonoma Heights Elementary School since Friday (Sept. 23).
According to Superintendent Mike Bumgartner, the district has consulted with the Nevada Department of Health and the Nevada Department of Education. As a result of the consultation, the district took actions to minimize chances of spreading the disease at the school.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, September 27 2011 12:47 )
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WINNEMUCCA — The Winnemucca Rural Fire Department responded to a call for mutual aid from the Grass Valley - Pershing County Volunteer Fire Department, who needed some extra help putting out a brush fire that threatened homes and a church. Firefighters were dispatched at about 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday (Jan. 4).
