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Locals in the news: Enochsons' artwork, Center artists highlight JDC Galleries

Thursday, April 11 2013 07:08 From the Reno Gazette Journal

From the Reno Gazette Journal: "The family works of Roy, wife Barbara and sister-in-law Maryanna Enochson are now showing in the upper Landing Gallery."

To read the full post in the RGJ: Enochsons' artwork, Center artists highlight JDC Galleries

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City moves forward with new firehouse; costs slowly inch up

Thursday, April 11 2013 05:43 Dee Holzel

WINNEMUCCA – The Winnemucca City Council decided to move forward with a new station for the Winnemucca Volunteer Fire Department – despite the fact it will cost more than they hoped to pay.

Don Smit, of Project One, and Architect Gordon Aloliau updated the City on the planning progress on Tuesday (April 9). The new fire station will be located on property owned by the city on E. Winnemucca Blvd.

Rotary Club receives generous donation for May golf tournament

Wednesday, April 10 2013 04:10 Submitted

Tasha Niemi and Dale Lunen from BARRICK Turquoise Ridge presented a $2,500 check to Lee Ann Morrell, President of the Rotary Club of Winnemucca, to support the Humboldt General Hospital/Rotary Club of Winnemucca 2 Person Best Ball Golf Tournament which will be held on May 11 & 12, 2013 at the Winnemucca Golf Course.

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Treasurer's Office preparing for auction

Tuesday, April 09 2013 18:51 submitted

Humboldt County Treasurer Gina Rackley will be holding a delinquent tax auction at 10:00 am on Friday April 12, 2013 in the County Commissioners Meeting Room located on the second floor of the courthouse.

UPDATED: Cops respond en masse to LHS to assist school resource officer

Tuesday, April 09 2013 11:25 Dee Holzel

A fight on campus caused School Resource Officer Jeff Dawson to call for assistance and every available law enforcement officer in Winnemucca responded with lights and sirens to Lowry High School, which may have caused concern among parents -- especially considering the number of tragic circumstances at schools across the country in recent months. However, the situation was quickly controlled. The incident occured shortly before noon today (Tuesday, April 9).

According to District Superintendent Dr. Dave Jensen, events began when district personnel received a tip that a former LHS student planned to enter campus with the intent to beat up one of the students. The student who was believed to be the target was secured while school personnel combed the area looking for the suspect.

Man sentenced for kidnapping among the cases in district court

Tuesday, April 09 2013 03:31 6th JDC - Department 1

WINNEMUCCA — A man who pleaded guilty to kidnapping was sentenced to probation on Monday (April 1), which was among the cases in 6^th Judicial District Court.

NERIO CEBALLOS was sentenced for second-degree kidnapping to 60 months probation with an underlying sentence of 33-86 months in prison and for the deadly weapon enhancement to 60 months probation with an underlying sentence of 33-86 months probation. He has 891 days credit for time served.

WPD investigating death on E. Second St.

Monday, April 08 2013 14:58 From a WPD Press Release

The Winnemucca Police Department is investigating the death of a 34-year-old man who was found unresponsive Sunday night (April 7) at a residence in the 500 block of E. Second St. HGH EMS responded and transported the man to Humboldt General Hospital where he was pronounced dead at approximately 2:20 a.m. Monday (April 8).

According to a statement released by the WPD, the death was suspicious but no foul play was suspected. Detectives responded to the scene and are continuing the investigation. The man's name is being withheld pending notification of next-of-kin.

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Taco Bell update

Monday, April 08 2013 04:50 Dee Holzel

After several delays that took the project into the winter months, the new Taco Bell is beginning to take shape. According to Mike Railey, of Rubicon Design Group, under the best case scenario the place should be open by Memorial Day or perhaps June 1. If there are unexpected delays, they should be serving up crunchy tacos by July 4.

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McDermitt construction projects coming along

Monday, April 08 2013 03:30 Photos by Dale Hartley

With the warmer weather construction projects that have long been talked of started to become reality. (shown above) The walls have gone up on the McDermitt Travel Plaza located on the Ft. McDermitt Reservation. (Shown Below) The expansion of the McDermitt Fire District firehouse.

Save the date: 2013 Volunteer opportunities with Friends of Nevada Wilderness

Sunday, April 07 2013 20:08 submitted

Friends of Nevada Wilderness organizes volunteer trips to restore our wild landscapes. You can make a difference by maintaining public hiking trails,removing man-made developments, rehabilitating fire-scarred areas and pulling noxious weeds. You can explore scenic Nevada and help keep it wild at the same time! Our trips are free, and the beautiful wild areas you get to enjoy are priceless! Join us on the following events:

Locals in the news: Enochsons' artwork, Center artists highlight JDC Galleries

City moves forward with new firehouse; costs slowly inch up

Rotary Club receives generous donation for May golf tournament

Treasurer's Office preparing for auction

UPDATED: Cops respond en masse to LHS to assist school resource officer

Man sentenced for kidnapping among the cases in district court

WPD investigating death on E. Second St.

Taco Bell update

McDermitt construction projects coming along

Save the date: 2013 Volunteer opportunities with Friends of Nevada Wilderness

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