Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against city
Wednesday, March 10 2010 06:13
Dee Holzel
WINNEMUCCA — A wrongful death suit filed against Winnemucca, the Winnemucca Police Department, and individual officers from that department was dismissed last week in US Federal Court.
The suit was filed by the parents of George Moritz who was shot and killed on May 26, 2006. The suit alleged George Moritz’s civil rights were violated by the WPD whose officers briefly detained the two suspects prior to the shooting but released them without confiscating their firearm. The suit also alleged favoritism was shown to the defendants because one of them was related to an officer from the WPD; though, that officer was not on duty at the time and was not involved in the incident.
The defendants, through their attorney, counter-argued they couldn’t have violated the victim’s civil rights because they had no contact with him. Further, the contact between the WPD did not put George Moritz into a dangerous situation he would not otherwise have faced -- an important element of the law.
Rural fire department puts new recruits to the test
Wednesday, March 10 2010 04:37
Photos by Michael Michaelsen
WINNEMUCCA — It can cost upwards of $10,000 just in equipment for a new firefighter. Then the recruit may decided the job is not for him. Or, the physical exertion may turn out to be too much.
In an effort to test out five new recruits before the money was spent, the Winnemucca Rural Fire Department recently held two days of training, which included a day at the airport training grounds working with the equipment.
Harmony Manor nursing home achieves Medicare's highest rating
Wednesday, March 10 2010 03:10
An HGH Press Release
WINNEMUCCA— Humboldt General Hospital’s nursing home is tied for the highest ranked facility in the State of Nevada, according to Medicare data released last month.
Harmony Manor achieved a five-star rating in overall quality. While several of the state’s 49 homes also achieved a five-star rating, only one other has the same high rating in all three of the ranked categories.
According to Harmony Manor Nurse Manager Robin Gillis, the nursing home/skilled nursing facility has been rated at five stars before. However, she said this year’s rankings called for even more celebration after one of three sub-rankings went from three stars to four following last fall’s inspections.
Defendant admits inability to follow the rules -- probation revoked
Tuesday, March 09 2010 11:00
Dee Holzel
WINNEMUCCA — A man charged with stabbing another man had his probation revoked on Monday (March 9) after he acknowledged he failed to follow the terms of probation.
Robert Lee Mangum, 23, pleaded guilty last March to stabbing another man in the chest and neck following a dispute at a local bar. Originally charged with attempted murder, the defendant pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of battery causing substantial bodily harm as part of a negotiated settlement and was placed on probation.
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Dolan to appeal NDEP decision - vows to fight on
Monday, March 08 2010 06:58
Photo by Michael Michaelsen
WINNEMUCCA — Having practiced criminal and civil law for decades, local attorney Robert Dolan is picking up a new area of expertise: air quality. In the wake of the news that Nevada Department of Environmental Protection issued an air quality permit to Jungo Land & Investments for development of a class 1 landfill, Dolan responded by hitting the books.
He said he has ten days to appeal the NDEP decision to the State Environmental Commission, and he intends to come armed with latest in scientfic research on air quality.
"I spent the weekend reading Ph.D disertations on air quality," he said while adding he's not been impressed with what he's uncovered. "It appears to be the same guess work a third grader could come up with."
Local government members breakfast with the governor
Monday, March 08 2010 06:23
Dee Holzel
WINNEMUCCA — Governor Jim Gibbons stopped over Sunday morning to attend the Ranch Hand Rodeo and later visited with members of local government. The primary topic of conversation: the projected $3 billion budget gap the state is facing in advance of the 2011 Legislative Session.
The gap was partially created by temporary measures taken during the 2009 Legislative Session, which included tax increases scheduled to expire next year, and during the 2010 Special Session, which included federal money that will not be available during the next go-around.
The $3 billion gap represents half of the state’s spending. Where the money will come from and who will pay was the primary topic of conversation between the governor, members of the Humboldt County Commission and Winnemucca City Council.
HGH Phenomenon: Sisters give birth at the exact time
Monday, March 08 2010 05:42
An HGH Press Release
WINNEMUCCA.—Thursday, February 25, was a day that Dr. Bradford Granath will never forget. The Winnemucca family physician not only delivered two babies within the same minute, but the two babies were cousins.
That Thursday, Louann Logan showed up at Humboldt General Hospital at 5 a.m. The previous Tuesday had been her due date and she was anxious to get her induction process underway. Little did she know that her sister, Barbara Logan, also nearly nine months pregnant, had been laboring since 2 a.m. that same morning; she showed up at the hospital at 6 a.m. in the room next door.
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
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