The Nevada Department of Public Safety (DPS) and all law enforcement agencies statewide take all direct and indirect threats very seriously and will continue to be proactive with security and enforcement strategies.  As a precautionary measure, the DPS is collaborating with federal officials to monitor and implement additional safety efforts after yesterday's tragic event in Boston.

As a reminder if you “See Something, Say Something”. Contact the Nevada Threat Analysis  Center at 775-687-0450, http://dps.nv.gov or the Southern Nevada Counter Terrorism Center at 702- 828-7777, http://snctc.org to report suspicious activity.

WINNEMUCCA – The man who was sentenced in 2006 to life in prison for killing his infant son was back in court to be sentenced to a lesser charge and a reduced amount of time in prison.

James Barker pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in February and was sentenced to 10-25 years in prison on Monday (April 15) in 6^th Judicial District Court. He has already served seven years of that sentence.

WINNEMUCCA – Two deputies from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office were honored for their cool in talking an armed suspect into putting down his weapon without injuring himself or them.

(shown) Deputies Dave Walls and Steve Radmanovich were each given a Sheriff's Commendation during the meeting of the Humboldt County Commission on Monday (April 15).

An adult m an was injured in a single-vehicle rollover on Interstate 80 Monday morning  (April 15).   The wreck occurred 21 miles west of town. The man was reportedly trapped in the vehicle and had to be extricated by HGH EMS. He was careflighted to Reno with what were believed to be non life-threatening injuries. Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating the wreck. 

WINNEMUCCA — The Frugal Flamingo Thrift Shop truly believes that “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” That’s why the second-hand shop is issuing a call for donations during local residents’ spring cleaning.