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Bragging Rights For Unable Stables
Tuesday, September 7, 2010 - Bragging rights are in for 2010 as the winning stable of the Nevada Blackjack Challenge met in the winners circle following the final throoughbred race of the Elko County Fair. Of the seven horses entered, the prize goes to Unable Stables with a win by seven-year-old Edlos Twist. Fred Davis is the Racing Announcer. The Nevada Blackjack Challenge includes dozens of owners who each buy a piece of the syndicate action. The effort began as a way to stimulate attendance during the pari-mutuel racing at the Fair.
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Brian Sandoval Visits Fair
Tuesday, September 6, 2010 - Nevada GOP gubernatorial hopeful Brian Sandoval dropped by the Elko County Fair, shaking hands and talking issues, hoping to sway undecided voters in time for the November 2 General Election Among the topics, Sandoval discussed the mining industry and taxes.
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Museum Hosts Western Art
Thursday, September 2, 2010 - The Northeastern Nevada Museum is hoping locals will spend some time winding down from Friday Fair festivities to show appreciation for art with a reception at the Museum tonight. Catherine Wines is the Exhibits Coordinator for the facility located at 1515 Idaho Street.
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Racing Begins For Fair Weekend
Thursday, September 2, 2010 - It's off to the races as today marks the second full weekend of pari-mutuel quarter horse and thoroughbred racing at the Elko County Fairgrounds. Race Secretary Fred Davis says this year's meet is generating a lot of excitement for fans of the sport as well as competitors who've traveled from throughout the region in vying for thousands of dollars in purse money.
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Dems Plan Ice Cream Social
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 - Labor Day weekend includes picnics, a parade and plentty of politicians. Nevada gubernatorial hopeful rory Reid is hosting an ice cream social following the Elko County Fair parade on Friday. Kthy Vance is Acting Chairman of the Elko County Democrats Central Committee and says all voters and Democrat candidates are invited to attend the event on campus at Great Basin College. You can find out more about local Democrat candidtes and issues at www.elkocountydems.com.
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EHS Classes of the '50s Reunion
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 - The Cottage Cafe was the place to go, watching a Rock Hudson movie at the Hunter Theater something to do and Cherry Cokes at Waggoner's Drive-In were the favorite drink for Elko High students of the 1950s. This weekend will see the classmates reuniting with the Elko County Fair as a social backdrop.
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Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy (Of Elko Co. Fair)
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 - The Labor Day Weekend will include four days of pari-mutuel quarter horse and thoroughbred racing at the Elko County Fairgrounds. One of the most important jobs during the seven days of the event is the call to the races. Elko High sophomore Logan Zeisler, also an Elko High Band member, is on bugle duty throughout the meet. You can support musicians just like Logan at the Elko High School Band Dinner in the Park tomorrow night in the City park. The steaks are cooking on the barbeque beginning at 4 p.m. Tickets are just $15 for everything.
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Drivers Are Easing Into Roundabout Knowhow
Tuesday, August 31, 2010- NHP Trooper Jim Stewart says Spring Creek residents are learning to navigate the new roundabout. He offers a few tips for a smoother transition.
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GBC Budget Cuts Still Uncertain
Monday August 30, 2010 - GBC president, Carl Diekans says proposed budget cuts for GBC and higher education are sill up in the air along with all the other state agencies.
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Home Arts Entries Are Thursday
Monday, August 30, 2010 - Home Arts Sup. Dawn Leyva says have all your sewing, baked goods, photos, flowers and everything else ready to enter in the Fair on Thursday morning. Entries may be from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on that day only.
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Juvenile Task Force Makes Arrest
Monday, August 30, 2010 - An ongoing investigation resulted in the arrest of two juveniles and one adult on drug charges. The arrest of the two juveniles was made at Elko High School where the students go to school.
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Sen. Ensign Visits Calif. Trail Center
Thursday, August 26, 2010 - Senator Ensign toured the California Trail Center when he was in Elko earlier this week. Accompanying him were local BLM and other officials. the senator was very pleased and impressed with the Center.
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BlackJack Syndicate - Unstable Stables Meet Their Horse
Thursday, August 26, 2010 - Owners and members of Unstable Stables, the oldest of the local racing syndicates, gathered recently to meet their newest horse, Bonk. Among those greeting him were Jo Bartorelli and Betty Staley, long time members.
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Nevada Supreme Court Justice James Hardesty Visits Elko
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - Nevada Supreme Court Justice James Hardesty was the guest at the noontime Rotary on Wednesday. Hardesty was in town to talk with Rotary members about the two ballot questions on the November ballot that will help streamline appeals and also decide how judges are elected. Judge Hardesty is running unopposed this election cycle.
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Elko High Class of 1960 Celebrated It's 50th
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - Labor Day weekend in Elko is always a reunion of sorts. This year will be no exception. The Elko High School Class of '60 will be celebrating 50 years during the Fair. Alum and retired EHS principal, Moyal Kump is looking forward to getting re-acquainted with his fellow classmates. The reunion will be next Thursday and Friday, wrapping up Saturday morning at the Kiwanas Buckaroo breakfast in the city park.
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Horse Races Begin This Weekend
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - Lack of horse racing and Idaho state bi-partisanship has lead one horse racing group to move their event to the Elko County Fair. The NRCHA race has been run in Boise for years but politics in the Gem State hs forced orgainzers to find a new home for their racing events for this year at least. The Elko County Fair horse racing gets underway this Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons, then picks back up over Labor Day weekend also.
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Bull Riding Added To Elko County Fair This Year
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - Jim Elliott, Elko County Fair Manager, reports that a new event has been added to the arean events taking place during both weekends of the Elko County Fair - bull riding.
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Brush Fire In Spring Creek Threatens Homes
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - A man removing brush behind some Spring Creek homes accidently ignited dry grass and brush sending flames and smoke into the air. This is a reminder that fire season is far from over.
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Ellison Ranching Celebrates 100 Years With the Spanish Ranch
Tuesday, August 23, 2010 -Ellison Ranching recently celebrated 100 years of ownership of ranches in Elko County. Ranch manager, Bill Bell and bookkeeper, Aulene Evans Ratliff along with her father, Bill Evans and others, reminisced of the "olden days."
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Wells Has 21-Hour Power Outage
Tuesday, August 23, 2010 - A wildland fire in southern Idaho burned power and transmission lines. Power was out for close to 21 hours in many of the Wells Rural Electric service area ranging from Jackpot to Ruby Valley. Power was restored early Monday morning. Wells's Rural Director, Clay Fitch explains the chain of events.
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It's Almost Time For The Elko County Fair
Friday, August 20, 2010 - The Elko County Fair kicks off this weeksnd with the first of two weekends of horseracing. This morning we have apreview of what's ahead. If you need more information onthe Elko county Fair, you cn stop by the Fair office or log onto www.elkocountyfair.com.
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School Opens Today
Friday, August 20, 2010 - Parents and students are exicted about today's opening of the 2010-2011 school year, especially those entering the school system for the first time. Elko police Lt. Rich Genseal reminds ll drivers to slow down in school zones and around bus stops and to watch for children crossing the street. Remember the speed limit in school zones is 15 miles per hour. Fines are heafty if you are caught speeding in these zones.
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5 Arrested In Drug Bust
Thursday, August 20, 2010 - A joint criminal enforcement operation by members of the Sheriff's Department, Elko and Carlin police and the Elko combined Narcotics Uit arrested five individuals on charges related to the drug bust. Elko county Sheriff Dale Lotspeich used the use of a telephonic search warrant was employed to execute this operation.
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Local Nurses Vote To Strike
Thursday, August 20, 2010 - Local nurses who are members of the Service Employee International Union working atthe Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital voted overwhelmingly to give SEIU leaders authorization to call a strike if a fair contract cannot be reached. According to the union press release, late yesterday afternoon, if a strike is called, this vote confirms that NNRH nurses are ready to do what it takes to improve patient care. Nurses at NNRH have been in negogotiations with NNRH management sice November 2009 and have presented reasonable proposals. The union says NNRH continues to ask nurses to make outrageous concessions which would decrease standards patients deserve. The union continues to say that in 2009 NNRH here in Elko made 26 million dollars in profits and is on track to record even more profits this year. More than 94 percent of nurses voted to reject the proposal from NNRH which included a threat to raise member healthcare costs by 14 percent and a wage freeze.
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Southside Preschool Receives Accreditation
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 - Southside Elementary's preschool received national accreditation recently, according to principal Steven Cook.
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Drug Bust In Wells
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 - Local law authorities netted 10 pounds of marijuana at a local motel in Wells on Tuesday
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New Teachers Join RISE program
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 - Teachers heading to the Elko County classroom for the first time will be better prepared thanks to a local program that instills confidence and empowers beginning teachers to succeed. Vickie Rossolo talks about the significance of the RISE program giving 20 new teachers the foundation they need in 2010 and beyond. Find out more about Back-To-School on the Elko County School District website, www.elko.k12.nv.us.
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National Director Coming To Fire Science Academy
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 - The Fire Science Academy will host the Deputy superintendent of the National Fire Academy on Wednesday to meet with Nevada National Guard representatives and others working toward co-locating a national emergency response center. The Fire Science Academy is located just east of Carlin along I-80, hosting national and international training in a varietyu of emergency and hazardous response applications.
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Accident At Barrick's Meikle Mine
A recovery effort and investigation continues at the Barrick Goldstrike's Meikle Mine after an early Thursday accident near a hoist in the mine's ventilation shaft. Operations at Miekle Underground have been suspended and all other mine workers have been accounted for as spokesman Lou Schack describes. Meikle is the largest undergound gold mine in the country and recently received several safety awards for operations in the North American Region. State and federal mining regulators are on site along with company officials to investigate the accident.
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Drug Bust In Spring Creek, Mother Arrested
Thursday, August 12, 2010 - A Spring Creek mother and three other people were jailed after drug busters with Nevada Division of Investigation and the Elko County Sheriff's Office served a search warrant at a Holiday Drive residence and found four children inside a hime filled with garbage, rotting food and dog feces. Elko County Sheriff Dale Lotspeich said a small amount of suspected marijuana was found along with loose pille. The children range in age from one to fifteen.
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Recovery Operations Underway At Barrick's Meikle Mine
Barrick Mine Rescue crews responded to an incident at the Meikle Underground Mine in Elko County this morning. The incident occurred about 1:15 a.m. and invloved two miners. All underground operations at the Goldstrike Mine were suspended pending an investigation. A recovery operation is proceeding under the direction of Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) officials. Barrick's management team notified the family members of the missing miners this morning.
The initial investigation is focused on a hoist in the mine's ventilation shaft.
"While we don't have all of the facts at this point, what we do know about the incident is not encouraging," said Greg Land, President of Barrick's North America Region. "We are working with MSHA as the recovery operation continues."
Underground operations at Goldstrike have ceased and will remain so as the recovery and investigation proceeds. Barrick will provide additional information as it becomes available.
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Annual Summer Ruby Mtn. Chamber Music Festival Almost Here
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 - The Ruby Mtn. Chamber Music Festival will be held Aug 19-21 with concerts in both Elko and Lamoille. Musical selections will feature pieces both children and adults will enjoy according to organizer Ann Nisbet.
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NDOW Boosts Nevada Cattlemen In Support Of Horse Gathers
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 - The Nevada Cattlemen Association has received a letter of support from the Nevada Department of Wildlife supporting horse gathers and other controlled efforts reports Meghan Brown of the Nevada Cattlemen's Association.
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Local Author at OCTA Convention
Tuesday, August 10, 2010- Pine Valley resident Floyd Slagowski has written a book about his home. "The Pine Valley Puzzle" is for sale at the OCTA Convention going on this week, at the Elko Convention Center.
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Horse Racing Donations
Tuesday, August 10, 2010- The Elko County Fair will be here soon, and everything that comes with it. The horse races draw a large crowd for the Fair and a donation by the Nevada Blackjack Challenge helps out each year.
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Dog Beaten By Owner
Monday, August 9, 2010- A Spring Creek man was arrested after beating his dog multiple times. The man was given a warning beforehand, but continued to abuse his dog. Elko County Sheriff Dale Lotspeich says the dog and her puppies are being kept at the Elko Animal Shelter as evidence in a criminal case. In the mean time, they are being nursed back to good health.
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EHS Football Camp at Warrior Field
Monday, August 9, 2010- A football camp is being run this week by the EHS football team, with the help of Joe Sellers, former Wooster coach and father of Varsity Coach Luke Sellers, and 2003 EHS graduates Pete and Jeff Cavender. All three hope for a great season this fall for the Indians.
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Tribal Protest
Friday, August 6, 2010 - Family members upset with a visiting tribal judge from Reno made their concerns public with a protest on the Elko Indian Colony Friday. Heather Allison is trying to regain custody of her child, family members say Judge Bill Kokenmeister hasn't been fair and caused delays in the case. The judge postponed Friday's hearing until September to allow all family members to be present.
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Annual FFA and 4-Hers Show and Sale
Friday, August 6, 2010 - Pigs, cows and lambs went on the auction block during the annual FFA and 4-H Livestock Sale at the Elko County Fairgrounds Friday. many students use the proceeds to pay for college expenses.
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General Moly Prepares Eureka For New Residents
Friday, August 6, 2010 - A major mining project that is not gold is rising on the nearby Eureka County orizon. tim arnold is General Manager of the Mt. Hope General Moly Mine and says the copany is working to prepare the community for an influx of workers as early as next year. Find out ore about the project, employment and the company at their website at www.general moly.com.
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Victim Beaten In Deliberate Attack
Thursday, August 5, 2010 - A 20 year old man was severely beaten on Last Chance road. Lt. Marvin Morton says the attack is under investigation.
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Wind Event Hits Elko City Shops
Thursday 5, 2010 - A freak wind event pealed off portions of a shop roof Thursday. Don Stuckey witnessed the action.
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Help at the Terrace Senior Center
Thursday, August 5, 2010- The Terrace Senior Center has received help from 10-year-old Anthony Pruitt this summer. He came from Benicia, California to visit his grandmother, and is helping out at the Senior Center during his stay.
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Dale Porter named Fair Parade Grand Marshall
Thursday, August 5, 2010- Long time Elko resident Dale Porter has been named the Grand Marshall of the Fair Parade. He and his daughter Nancy Porter share their excitement. The Elko County Fair will begin August 27th and end September 6th.
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Commissioners Meet With El Paso
Wednesday, August 4, 2010 - Elko County Commissioners will send a clear message to El Paso Gas that while the board supports the developemnt of the Ruby Gas Pipeline, they want the Texas corporation to back out of any deal to give money to Western Watersheds Project to retire grazing permits on public lands. Commissioners approved a resolution during Wednesday's regular meeting oposing the controversial payout in which El Paso agreed to donate 15 million dollars to the Idaho conservation group along with five million to the Oregon Natural Desert Association if the groups would drop their protests. The resolution sets the tone leading up to a meeting in Salt Lake City next week to include represenatives from as many as nine impacted rural counties as well as El Paso and other interested parties including the Nevada Cattlemen's Association as Executive Director Meghan Brown explains.
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Clerk Warns - Know Before You Sign
Tuesday, August 3, 2010 - Elko County Clerk Win Smith says the group protesting political policies isn't registered to circulate a petition in Nevada, something you should know before signing. Find out more on line at the Nevada Secretary of State's website: www.nv.sos.gov
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Group Soliciting Impeach Signatures
Tuesday, August 3, 2010 - A San Francisco group soliciting signatures on Idaho Street wants to send Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid and President Obama packing. Joseph Elkins and his group representing Lyndon LaRuche are calling for impeachment. The group did not say what they ntend to do with signatures gathered in Nevada on behalf of their California candidate.
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Target Shooters Spark Fire
Tuesday, August 3, 2010 - Four target shooters could face charges after sparking a wild land fire that blackened brush and threatened rural homes off Adobe Summit. Lt. Marvin Mroton says the incident serves as an important reminder of why it's imprtant to "know your target," before squeezing the trigger. With hot, dry conditions continuing, fire officials remind you to be extremely careful with anyting that could spark a fire in the out doors.
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Fires Over The Weekend Kept Small
Monday, August 2, 2010 - Firefighters were busy over the weekend responding to several wildland fires throughout the area. One of the fires came close to homes along the Adobe Summit and the other was close to town on the Mountain City Highway. The forecast this week continues to be dry with the chance of thunderstorms Thursday.
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County Gears Up Over Pipeline Concerns
Monday, August 2, 2010 - Last month, the El Paso company that is in the process of installing a natural gas pipeline from Wyoming to Oregon and through Elko County, paid Western Watersheds Project $20 million dollars to allegedly not stop the process of the pipeline construction. County commissioners and others involved in the process are furious over the settlement that could impact ranching here in Elko county. Elko County Commissioner Demar Dahl attended a meeting in Ely on Friday and met with El Paso do disuss the issue. The Elko County Commission will take up this issure in a proposed resolution during their regular meeting this Wed. Aug. 4.
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Eating Up The Trail
Friday, July 30, 2010 - The California Trail's lecture series continues with a talk presented on how the emigrants prepared food and ate while traveling to California during pioneer times.
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Great Basin College's Summer Music Series Continues
Friday, July 30, 2010 - Great Basin College's outdoor music series continues in the amphitheater on Wed. Aug. 4.
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Local Wildland Fires Update
Thursday, July 29, 2010 - Air and ground firefighting crews were quick to surround a lightning-sparked wildland fire burning north of Elko containing the spread before it could burn out of control. The blaze burned several hundred acres on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Teen Marksmen Place At Nationals
Thursday, July 29, 2010 - Aiming for national honors, teen marksmen placed in the top ten in a recent competition. Mike Gallagher is the Varsity oach for the Scholastic Clay Target Program where students shoot for good grades as well as targets.
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Area Health Ed Outreach
Thursday, July 29, 2010 - Area health education is more than just outreach, Gerald Ackerman is working to strengthen the medical community by recuriting health care professionals and supporting public health programs. AHEC brings students to patients and can inspire both in careers and healthy living
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Wildland Fire Near Fox Springs Ranch
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - The first sizable wildland fire of the season is shaping up in northern Elko County as crews were dispatched to the Fox Springs Ranch near Lone Mountain Station. Shauna McIntosh Harris is the Elko Interagency Dispatch Center Manager.
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Theresa Wise Pleads No Contest To Murder
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - Attorneys for the Deeth woman pleaded no contest to the murder of her mother, declaring her mentally ill.
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Eggs N Issues - Chamber Forum's Debut
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - The Elko Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the first-ever "Eggs and Issues," breakfast featuring Nevada mining as the main topic.
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Soldier Homecoming
Tuesday, July 27, 2010- A soldier returns to his home in Elko after spending a year away from his family and friends. Specialist Corey Moore has been in Afghanistan and is on leave until September, when he returns to Fort Lewis in Washington state.
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ADA Anniversary
Tuesday, July 27, 2010- The Americans with Disabilities Act is turning 20 years old this year, since it's passing in 1990. The Northern Nevada Center for Independent Living shares their celebration with KENV.
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BLM Wild Horse Gather Continues
Monday, July 26, 2010 - Wild horses are being gathered from the range as part of the ongoing BLM gather in northern Elko County. Among the observers on hand, advocates who express concern that the federally-protected horses are taking a back seat to ranging, minerals and natural gas pipeline consruction among various issues.
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Sherman Dinner and Awards
Monday, July 26, 2010- The Elko Chamber of Commerce hosted a luau over the weekend. They presented the Sherman awards to local businesses and shared laughs while whipped cream pies were thrown at volunteers.
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A Veterinarian's View of the BLM Horse Gather
Friday, July 23, 2010 - Retired state vet, Bruce Branscomb, was at the BLM Little Humboldt Horse gather and expressed his viewpoint.
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BLM's Horse Gather Continues
Friday, July 23, 2010 - The BLM horse gather continued today in the Little Humboldt Horse Management area. Just over 60 horses were taken in.
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Sen. Harry Reid Remembers Gov. Kenny Guinn
Thursday, July 22, 2010 - Sen. Harry Reid noted that Gov. Kenny Guinn was one of Nevada's outstanding governors. He'll be rembered as an advocate for the people, a lifelong teacher and a man of integrity.
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Robotic Armed Garbage Truck Hits Elko's Streets
Thursday, July 22, 2010 - Elko Sanitation's newest garbage truck is equipped with a robotic arm to pick up the tipper carts.
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Former Nevada Governor Guinn Dead
Thursday, July 22, 2010 - According to News 10's Jon Ralston, former governor Kenny Guinn has died. He was 73.
The circumstances of his death are unknown at this time, but it is being reported that he fell off the roof of his Las Vegas home.
Kenny Guinn was born in Garland, Arkansas, in 1936 and grew up in Exeter, California.
He earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in Physical Education from Fresno State, and has a Doctorate in Education from Utah State University.
Guinn and his family moved to Las Vegas in 1964.
From 1969 to 1978 he served as Clark County Superintendent; from 1978 to 1993 he served as President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of several major banks and utility companies in Southern Nevada; and he was appointed Interim President of UNLV in 1994.
Kenny Guinn was elected the 28th governor of Nevada in 1998 and was re-elected for a second term in 2002.
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Painted Water Tank
Wednesday, July 21, 2010- Painter John Ton started working on a mural early this week, on an Elko water tank. The new art in the Elko area says, "Discover the Wild West!"
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Soroptimist Donation
Wednesday, July 21, 2010- Soroptimist International of Elko donated $5,000 to Communities in Schools. The donation will help school children in the Elko County School District that are in need.
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Rescue Helicopter Crashes Near Angel Lake
Monday, July 19, 2010 - Three Elko firefighters and a local pilot escaped serious injury when the Bell Long Ranger helicopter they were riding in crashed shortly after resucing a stranded rock climber at Angel Lake. Lt. Marv Morton with the Elko County Sheriff's office said the exact cause of the accident is under investigation. Pilot Dale Coleman of El Aero was transported by Summit Air to the Northeastern Nev. Regional Hospital with what was described as lacerations to the head. The firefighters were expected to be treated for non serious injuries.
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Mariott TownePlace Suites Start Construction
Monday, July 19, 2010 - A new Elko hotel property is rising from the intersection of Ruby Vista Drive and East jennings in Elko. Construction Superintendent Jack Daniels of RVC Nevada says, once complete in April 2011, the 87 units will provide mid-level housing.
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BLM Horse Gather Continues
Monday, July 19, 2010 - A controversial wild horse roundup is continuing as public land managers work carefullly to bring horses in from the heat. Elko BLM District Manager Ken Miller says the goal is to gather the impacted animals quickly but without compromising their condition as water resources continue to dry up in the Owyhee desert.
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ADA Celebrates 20 Years
Friday, July 16, 2010 - It's the 20th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act. Retired Elko County Treasurer Caesar Salicchi was among the original benefactors of the law that assured access and helped generate compliance.
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Interagency Fire Training
Friday, July 16, 2010 - Elko firefighters invited regional responders to practice extrication skills in a training drill at Elko Station No. 1. Captain Dan Bledsoe said it's important for rescuers to train together to they're ready to respond to a variety of emergencies both inside and out of city limits.
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Fire At Elko Landfill
Thursday, July 15, 2010 - A smoldering fire in a mountain of garbage at the Elko City Landfill had bulldozer operators and firefighters on overnight duty. Deputy Fire Chief Mike Hecht said anyone driving by around midnight could not have missed the ornage glow and flames coming from the municipal landfill just off Lamoille Highway.
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I-80 Drug Arrests
Thursday, July 15, 2010 - Drug busters with the Elko County Sheriff's Office arrested a California man on suspicion of several counts after a traffic stop on I-80 near Wells. Deputies recovered packaged pills worth several thousand dollars.
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Open Burning Is Now Closed For The Season
Thursday, July 15, 2010 - Fire season has officially arrived with a few small sized brush fires already reported this season and now - with persistant hot, dry and windy conditions - a ban on open burning is in effect throughout the area. Tom Turk, with the Nevada Division of Forestry, says the imposed restrictions apply to burn barrels and piles to begin with but could be expanded if necessary.
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Elko Chamber of Commerce's Sherman Awards Ready For Nominations
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 - Tickets are on sale for the Elko Area Chamber of Commerce Sherman Dinner set for July 24. Chamber CEO Jennifer Sprout says the event will feature the reture of the Sherman Awards this year in which locals name their favorites in a variety of categories.
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Ruby Pipeline Project Gets Final Approval
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 - It's an important step ahead for an energy pipeline development across northeastern Nevada with a BLM Record of Decision inked just this week. Elko District Manager ken Miller says there are still regulatory requirements to be met, but a major hurdle for the Ruby Pipeline has been realized with the document signing. The natural gas pipeline is set to originate in Wyoming and crosses Utah and Nevada before terminating in Oregon.
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Newmont Mining Receives Top Nationa Guard Employer Award
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 - Newmont Mining has been named one of the top employers in the country for their service to the Guard and Reserve. The company is one of just 15 receiving the honor
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Southside Basketball and Tennis Courts Are Ready For Play
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 - A smooth new finish on Elko's Southside Park for both tennis and basketball courts is now finished. The resurfacing project should provide a competitve playing surface for the next 25-30 years.
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Silver State Stampede A Success
Monday July 12, 2010 - Cowboy hats and cowboys were flying as the annual Silver State Stampede Rodeo was held over the weekend to a packed grandstand both Friday and Saturday nights. Among the highlights of the event that began with Old West Championship Bronc Riding and Calcutta Thursday, the Silver State Stampede Queen and her court, these hard-working ladies helped make the rodeo a hometown success. The Silver State Stampede has been voted Best Medium-Sized Rodeo in the Wilderness Circuit.
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Elko Football Field Gets a Facelift
Monday, July 12, 2010 - A crown for the Elko High Football Field should make for a better surface this fall, Elko High Athletic Director Lynette Davis talks about the improvements now underway leading up to football season at Warrior Field. Elko and Spring Creek will square off this fall as both schools are featured in 3-A competition.
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California Trail Center Stats
Friday, June 9, 2010- The California Trail Center is released their visitor stats.
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Art Gallery open for visitors
Friday, June 9, 2010- An art gallery is open for the public to see, sponsored by the Elko County Art Club
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Task Force Arrests Two
Thursday, July 8, 2010 - Elko Narcotics Combined Task Force made arrests at 2nd and Douglas recently.
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It's Not Too Late To Register To Vote
Thursday, July 8, 2010 - Elko County Clerk Win Smith says you can still register to vote for November's election.
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Unknown Vandalism Strikes In Town
Wednesday, July 7, 2010 - Vandals broke windows and spray painted graffiti in city parks and elsewhere reports Lt. Rich Genseal.
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Local Attorney Celebrates 40 Years of Practice
Wednesday, July 7, 2010 - Friends and family joined local attorney, Bob Goicoechea recently to help celebrate his 40 years as an attorney.
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Silver State Stampede Rides Into Town
Tuesday, July 7, 2010 - Thursday opens the 98th annual rodeo at the Elko County Fairgrounds.
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Senate Candidate Angle Visits Elko
Tuesday, July 7, 2010 - Senate candidate Sharron Angle paid a visit to Elko over the Basque Festival and July 4th weekend.
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It's Wine Walk Season
Friday, July 2, 2010 - Another round of Downtown Business Association Wine Walks are about to begin.
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Going For Gold
Friday, July 2, 2010 - A newly published book tells the history of Newmont Mining Company.
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New Flag Flying High For July 4
Thursday, July 1, 2010 - The Flag Committee has installed a brand new flag for July 4.
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Well-Known Musican Named Basque Parade Grand Marshall
Thursday, July 1, 2010 - Mercedes Mendive, well-known musician and native Elkoan, has been named Grand Marshall of the 2010 Basque Festival Parade.
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BLM gathers horses
Abandoned horses were gathered up by the BLM, and will be sold at an auction in Fallon.
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Swim Meet in Elko
June 28, 2010- The Elko Anaconda's held a swim meet this past weekend. The participants came from Nevada and Idaho, and many Elko swimmers swam new personal best times.
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Elko Chamber's Leadership Institute Announces Candidates
Friday, June 25, 2010 - EALI - Elko Area Leadership Institute, has announced the first students in the program.
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PACE Promotes Youth Fitness
Friday, June 25, 2010 - PACE Coalition is encouraging fitness and activity this summer with prizes, including a grand prize of a Wii Fitness Center.
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Relay for Life this weekend
June 24, 2010- The annual Relay for Life is happening this weekend. Two cancer survivors share with us why this event is so important.
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Juvenile Crimes Task Force
June 24, 2010- The Juvenile Crimes Task Force tells Channel 10 of their dealings and responsibilities in the community.
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Meth Lab Found In City
Wednesday, June 23, 2010 - An abandonded meth lab was discovered on Hot Springs Road.
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Autism And Art -Overcomeing Handicaps
Wednesday, June 23, 2010 - John Williams, is an artist with Asberger's Syndrome. His mother, Kathleen Johnson Piggot, tells of his accomplishments.
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Lamoille Fair Set For This Weekend
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 - The Lamoille Women's Club 34th annual Country Fair is set for this Sunday in the Grove.
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2010 Relay For Life This Weekend
Tuesday, June 22,2010 - Elko's annual Relay For Life is set for this weekend at Elko High School's football field.
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Another Rumble In The Rubies Rides Out Of Town
Monday, June 21, 2010 - It was a busy weekend for law enforcement in Elko.
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Missing Elko Man Found
Monday, June 21, 2010 - The body of an Elko man missing for two weeks has been recovered.
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Missing Elko Man Found Deceased
Monday, June 21, 2010 - News 10 has learned from Sheriff Deputies that 78-year-old Lou Temple who was missing for over a week was found dead in his vehicle in the Twin Creeks Area in Elko County late Sunday afternoon.
We will have more details throughout the day here on kenvtv.com and a full report tomorrow morning on News 10 Today
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State High School Finals In Elko
Friday, June 18, 2010 - For many high school rodeo participants, it's a family affair.
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Long-Time Vendors Return to Jamboree
Friday, June 18, 2010 - Many vendors have been coming to the Elko Jamboree since the very beginning.
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Rumble In the Rubies Celebrates 10 Years
Friday, June 18, 2010 - For many, the Motorcycle Jamboree has become an annual "must attent" event.
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Former Wells Honor Camp Employee Arrested On Lewdness Charges
Thursday June 17, 2010 - A former guard at the Wells Honor Camp has been taken into custody on lewdness charges.
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Attempted Fraud At Raleys
Thursday June 17, 2010 - An Elko man is in jail after attempting to fradulently return an item to Raleys.
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Elko Man Invaded After Home Invasion
Friday, May 28, 2010 - An Elko couple was startled by an intruder early Friday morning, which led to an arrest a short time later.
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Local Bars Were Cited This Weekend For Serving Underage Minors
Monday, June 21, 2010 - Several bars in Elko were cited for serving liquor to underage drinkers this weekend.
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