Winnemucca Blog

KWNA news:

Cops capture two inmates who escaped from jail and get four fugitives for the price of two
City Volunteer Fire Department gets nearly $55 thousand in grant money
Humboldt County School District high school athletes will be subject to NIAA’s pilot program for stricter disciplinary action for tobacco, alcohol, or drug violations
Humboldt General to present […]

The Arby’s is for sale. In the San Francisco Chronicle classifieds:
GREAT OPPORTUNITY ARBY’S fast food, Winnemucca, Nev. $875K Call 775.777.7325, 775.934.0629

Today’s news from KWNA Radio:

Correction to School District hiring freeze story
Second woman arrested for aiding/abetting escapees
Fire on Fort McDermitt Reservation burns 3 buildings, causes evacuations
Humboldt County will pay for feasibility study for possible purchase of Winnemucca Farms’ wastewater processing facility
Commissioners commend former State BLM Director, Bob Abbey - ask BLM to continue Abbey’s efforts

Indian Country Today:
A United Nations committee on racial discrimination has asked the United States to respond to the Western Shoshone appeal for urgent intervention, regarding the attack on their spiritual and cultural areas by the United States and mining corporations.
Mario Yutzis, chairman of the U.N. Committee for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, issued a formal […]

Today’s news from KWNA Radio:

Suspect in court on seven felony counts of statutory sexual seduction
Big changes at the Nevada Commission on Economic Development
Local law enforcement - with a forceful reminder to all drivers
4-H Show & Sale

KWNA News:

Nevada Department of Environmental Protection officials appear to be willing to work with counties on fugitive dust issues
Math Proficiency Prep Class being offered starting March 15th
Denio Community holding benefit dinner and live auction to help woman with cancer
Death notice for Jean B. Saroiberry
Obituary for James Hamm

KWNA News:

Havrane bound over for trial to Sixth Judicial District Court defendant accused in attack and stabbing of another man
Grant funds will further Convention, Visitors Authority goals
Liona Club to host annual Community Health Fair this Saturday
Humboldt County School District opens the “Parent Portal” for McDermitt Combined Schools
United Way name being misused by unauthorized […]

KWNA News:

One miner hurt in Twin Creeks accident is released back to work for “light duty”, the other is being treated in the Las Vegas Burn Unit
Government and school officials will join with law enforcement to intensify response to local drug issues
Getting Federal Disaster Declaration relief for local snow removal costs no […]

KWNA News:

Two Newmont employees injured in accident at Twin Creeks
Alleged gang enforcer Paul Rice arraigned in district court Eight-day trial set for June
Commissioners give approval for submission of Juvenile Accountability Block Grant and for immediate hiring of a juvenile detention worker
Governor Guinn will dedicate the statue of Sarah Winnemucca […]

KWNA News:

Truck thief leads Highway Patrol on “moderate speed” chase
Fernando Serrano and Sixth Judicial District Youth Services receive national recognition (again) for juvenile programs
Another outstanding person brings recognition to Humboldt County
Fifth annual Visitor’s Guide is answering the question, “What’s there to do in Winnemucca?”
Obituary for Phyllis Dorothy Voltaire […]