PSA: WPD announces training exercise
Thursday, May 03 2012 11:39
WPD Press Release
Please be advised the Winnemucca Police Department will be conducting training exercises today, May 3. The exercises will be conducted between 3 pm and should be concluded prior to 7 pm. The location of the training will be at the vacant Double Duty Duds building at 48 E. 4th St. We are advising the public, due to the increased police presence and activity that will be in the area.
Last Updated ( Saturday, May 05 2012 05:03 )
  
HGH asks for patience, heightened safety during construction
Monday, April 30 2012 11:25
HGH Press Release
WINNEMUCCA— On March 27, 2012, the Humboldt County Hospital District Board of Trustees voted to move ahead with the second phase addition and expansion of Humboldt General Hospital. The hospital’s contract with Ascent Construction calls for the construction of a new patient wing and remodel in the hospital’s acute department. Last week, dirt work began at the site located at the lower end of the hospital campus. This week, larger machinery will be on site.
WDVS to hold informational session on benefits for victims of crime
Tuesday, April 24 2012 10:24
Dee Holzel
WINNEMUCCA — The Winnemucca Domestic Violence Services is holding an informational session on benefits available to victims of crime to include murder, sexual assault, battery, child abuse, domestic abuse, elder abuse, and drunk driving.
The benefits are available through the Victims of Crime Compensation Program and can compensate people for expenses stemming from the crime to include medical bills, dental bills, optometry bills, burials, counseling, etc.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, April 24 2012 10:29 )
CORRECTED: Boil water notice issued for city residents following scheduled project
Monday, April 23 2012 16:03
City of Winnemucca Press Release
The Winnemucca Municipal Water System, ID#NV0000248 will be performing planned valve installation work on the water mains in your area which will result in a LOSS OF PRESSURE that could result in contamination of your drinking water.
CORRECTED INFORMATION: The work will begin TUESDAY, APRIL 24 at 8 p.m. and will go until 6 a.m. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25
BOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING
Water samples will be collected to confirm the absence of bacteria in the water supply after the project is completed. Until then, what should I do?
Last Updated ( Monday, April 23 2012 16:08 )
|
Missing Colorado man found alive; partner deceased
Tuesday, March 27 2012 20:26
Dee Holzel
WINNEMUCCA — Two men missing for ten days in a mountainous region in Pershing County were found late Tuesday (March 27) after a three-day search led by the Pershing County Sheriff’s office.
Jim Klemovich, 76, of Colorado, was found alive. His partner, Laszio Bel “Lester” Szabo, 75, of Lovelock, was deceased.
UPDATE: PCSO searching for two missing men
Tuesday, March 27 2012 11:03
Submitted Photos
WINNEMUCCA — The Pershing County Sheriff's Office has released the photo of a second man who they believe was with the Colorado man reported missing last week.
The search for James “Jim” Klemovich, of Colorado, and Laszio Bel “Lester” Szabo (shown), of Lovelock, is now in its third day. The two men were last seen together in Imlay on Monday, March 19 in Jim’s 1995 silver Lincoln Town Car with Colorado plates (468 MTP).
Klemovich is 76 years old; Szabo is 75 years old. Both men are diabetic and are believed to be without their medication. Additionally, Klemovich has a heart condition.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, March 27 2012 11:18 )
Urgent search for missing Colorado man underway in Pershing County
Monday, March 26 2012 12:16
Submitted
WINNEMUCCA — Investigators are asking anyone with information on the whereabouts of James “Jim” Klemovich to contact the Pershing County Sheriff’s Office at 775-273-5111.
The search for Klemovich has been expanded as the sun sets on the 9th day since anyone has heard from him.
Last Updated ( Monday, March 26 2012 14:42 )
WPD seeks public's help in locating armed robbery suspect
Tuesday, March 06 2012 09:27
photo submitted
The Winnemucca Police Department is currently investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the Flying J Truck Plaza at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday (March 6).
The suspect is described as a white or Hispanic male adult in his mid-twenties. From the surveillance footage (see photo) it is apparent the suspect enters the casino area of the Flying Truck Plaza goes to the rear of the casino and then returned to the cash / change counter.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, March 06 2012 09:40 )
|
[ advertisement ]
