WINNEMUCCA — A Lowry High School student was arrested on Friday (Feb. 3) and charged with arson in the fourth degree on allegations she started a fire in the girl’s bathroom in the Math/Science building.

The fire alarms went off at 2:26 p.m. on Thursday (Feb. 2) and caused the evacuation of the school.

WINNEMUCCA — After some discussion, the Winnemucca City Council determined Carry-On Trailer had met its obligations on two issues and would be released from further contractual consideration.  The discussion occurred at the Tuesday (Jan. 24) meeting.

The first issue was an agreement made between the city and company for construction of the facility.

WINNEMUCCA — The Winnemucca Community Garden opened ten years ago as a place folks could rent plots for gardens, learn from other gardeners, and create a space for community members to enjoy.

The volunteers have made beautiful what was once an empty city lot, have organized learning events for kids, and promoted a healthier lifestyle with homegrown foods bought at the Farmer’s Market.

WINNEMUCCA — Feeling a little crabby? Then join us at the 2nd Annual “Time for Tabitha” crab feed/fundraiser at the Winnemucca Convention Center East Hall on Saturday, February 11.

All proceeds benefit the Tabitha Ellifritz Trust Fund. Tabitha was born with Cystic Fibrosis, a disease that results in life threatening infections of the lungs, serious digestive problems and now requires a double lung transplant.