NDEP issues air permit for proposed Jungo Rd. landfill
Saturday, March 06 2010 13:57
An NDEP Press Release
CARSON CITY — The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) issued the first of two required permits to Jungo Land & Investments on Friday (March 5).
After a thorough analysis, a public hearing process and after considering numerous written comments from the interested public, NDEP has found the proposed project meets all applicable state and federal air quality standards and requirements. Therefore, NDEP is required under federal and state law to issue the air permit. The air permit outlines guidelines and requirements that NDEP will follow in assuring compliance with operating standards for the protection of public health and the environment.
The issuance of the air permit does not allow construction to commence as this project must still be reviewed and permitted by NDEP's Bureau of Waste Management.
For further information on this project, including permit application, NDEP review and project status, visit the website dedicated to Jungo Landfill at: Jungo Landfill
Last Updated ( Saturday, March 06 2010 14:14 )
Boil water order remains in place
Friday, March 05 2010 15:36
Dee Holzel
WINNEMUCCA — A boil water order issued for Gold Country Estates water users remains in place as of Friday (March 5) afternoon. The Nevada Department of Environmental Protection is awaiting the results of recent tests before lifting the order, the agency reported. The order may remain in place until Monday.
Grass Valley residents on the system were informed Sunday (Feb. 28) that tests performed two days before tested positive for E. coli. They were advised to boil their water for one minute before drinking it, using it in food preparation, or for brushing teeth.
Students at Grass Valley Elementary School were provided with bottled water.
This was the second boil water order issued within the last three months to Gold Country Estates water users due to E. coli.
Boil water order issued for Gold Country Estates water system
Sunday, February 28 2010 20:17
Dee Holzel
WINNEMUCCA — A boil water order was issued today (Feb. 28) for residents on the Gold Country Estates water system in Grass Valley. The order was issued by the Nevada Department of Environmental Protection after water samples taken on Feb. 26 tested positive for E. coli bacteria.
The boil water order was the second issued to users on the Gold Country Estates system in three months.
Last Updated ( Monday, March 01 2010 05:12 )
Plane makes emergency landing on Interstate near Sparks
Tuesday, February 23 2010 03:10
NHP Press Release
SPARKS — A small plane with four onboard made an emergency landing on Interstate 80 Monday (Feb. 22) morning. The pilot of the Cessna 172 told authorities he experienced mechanical interference while flying over Sparks and elected to land the plane as quickly as possible. The plane was piloted by Joseph H. Durousseau, Jr., of Sparks, who had three passengers.
Troopers from the Nevada Highway Patrol were dispatched to the scene and immediately diverted traffic off the Interstate via the westbound Sparks Blvd. off ramp. Vehicles were allowed to re-enter the Interstate on the westbound onramp. One westbound lane was reopened around noon.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, February 23 2010 07:46 )
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SO assists Sparks PD in capturing suspects
Tuesday, February 02 2010 02:48
Dee Holzel
WINNEMUCCA — Two suspects with felony warrants out of Sparks were taken into custody by the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office Sunday night. According to a statement released by the HCSO, the Sparks Police Department asked for assistance in locating Melissa Ann Brown, 34, and Jamie Thomas Valliers, 37, who were wanted in connection with a burglary/home invasion in Sparks. Both were located at a Jungo Rd. residence and arrested.
However, The Sparks Tribune is reporting an 11-year-old boy was taken during the burglary, which may have stemmed from a domestic dispute. The Tribune is reporting the boy was safely recovered in Humboldt County.
Brown and Valliers were detained at the Humboldt County Detention Center until Monday morning when officers from the Sparks PD transported them back to Washoe County.
Jury trial off - defendant deals
Tuesday, January 26 2010 17:59
Dee Holzel
WINNEMUCCA — The jury trial scheduled for Wednesday, January 27 in the 6th Judicial District Court was cancelled after the defendant agreed late Tuesday evening to a negotiated settlement with the Humboldt County DA’s Office. Members of the community summoned for jury duty need not report.
The defendant, Orlando Obeth Mendoza, 22, pleaded no contest to the single charge of possession of more than 1 oz. of marijuana – a category E felony, as part of the negotiated settlement.
Mendoza and two other men were arrested at a Kearns Way residence on Sept. 10 following a raid by the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Team that turned up methamphetamine, marijuana, and guns with obliterated serial numbers.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, January 26 2010 21:44 )
Fuel leak causes hazardous situation in courthouse parking lot
Friday, January 15 2010 12:35
Dee Holzel
WINNEMUCCA — Trial delays are inevitable. While there was a small delay in the trial held this week, it wasn't so additional evidence could be gathered. Instead, the defendant was pulled out of the courtroom because his vehicle was leaking fuel and causing a hazardous situation in the parking lot of the Humboldt County Courthouse.
This was no minor leak. By the time it was discovered the fuel had pooled and was starting to flow towards the storm drains. Humboldt County does not have a run-off treatment facility, which means anything that drips into the storm drains eventually pours into the Humboldt River. Further, the pool of fuel represented a hazard to anyone who might be careless with a lit cigarette.
Firefighters were dispatched to the scene while officers from the Winnemucca Police Department went looking for the car's owner. Once located, the owner drove the car away.
City employee Ken Howard (shown) shoveled dirt over the fuel. EPA regulations prevent firefighters from using water to wash the fuel into the storm drains.
Last Updated ( Friday, January 15 2010 17:20 )
Winnemucca H1N1 clinic open to all
Wednesday, January 06 2010 13:58
Press release excerpt
Vaccinations against the H1N1 ("Swine Flu") virus are now available to all Nevadans, including those outside the six priority groups, says the Nevada State Health Division. Free shots will be administered while supplies last at a Clinic Thursday in downtown Winnemucca.
Click below to read an excerpt of the clinic announcement from the Nevada State Health Division’s Immunization Program.
Last Updated ( Thursday, January 07 2010 12:51 )
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