is the first baby to be born at Winnemucca's Humboldt General Hospital who participated in Donor Network West’s birth tissue donation program WINNEMUCCA—Humboldt General Hospital has partnered with Donor Network West to bring the first birth tissue donation program to rural Nevada They bring the program to expecting parents who are willing participants “We thought it was important to offer this opportunity to all mothers not just the large population centers,” Matt Graves vice president of tissue operations at Donor Network West “We just started our first few donations this month in April if the pregnancy is healthy and they are interested in donating the birth tissue “they give us a call and we obtain the authorization and necessary legal paperwork,” Graves said the placenta is collected in a sterile condition so it can be used for transplant Graves said donating the birth tissue does not affect the birth plan “This only happens if everything goes well with the pregnancy,” he said “If there’s a complication during birth and the mother becomes at risk or anything like that then obviously that comes first versus the donation.” Logistics can pose a barrier for organizations to work with local hospitals Humboldt General Hospital was willing to take on the challenge “Donor Network West feels strongly about making sure that this is not just for communities that are easy to access but also providing this to the rural communities as well – even if it takes a little bit more work.” Graves said that a placental tissue donation can help over 100 different people “The way the placenta membranes are used is almost like a human-derived Band-Aid,” he said if there’s a surgical wound or an ulcer that’s not healing you can place this membrane over to provide a barrier “It also recruits the body’s own healing process to take over and helps people feel better sooner the placenta is just thrown in the garbage this is an opportunity for that tissue to actually go on and help other people and be a part of a positive thing “Their team is great to work with,” he said of the Humboldt General Hospital “They’re enthusiastic about getting their patients the care they need and this is just one example that we’ve seen in our partnership with them.” Get the latest local business news delivered FREE to your inbox weekly Email notifications are only sent once a day Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account An official website of the United States government Open Search  Mobile Menu Contact your local field office for questions related to permits The Humboldt River Field Office, a sub-part of the Winnemucca District Office carries out the local operations of land management these local offices will provide the best information about how we manage your public lands Find the latest fire restrictions and wildfire maps View Interactive Map please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services An official website of the Department of the Interior Armstrong Williams takes on the news of the week and asks the questions you want answered. 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Nevada man justified in deadly shooting of armed burglar near Winnemucca sheriff saysby News 4 & Fox 11 Digital Staff (News 4 & Fox 11) — A comprehensive investigation by the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office has concluded that Will DeLong was justified in using deadly force against an armed burglar on his property near Winnemucca deputies responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting at DeLong's residence on Jackson Creek Ranch Road The investigation revealed that Ravyn Fairchild had stolen a handgun from a vehicle on the property and shot DeLong when he discovered Fairchild burglarizing vehicles while receiving treatment at Renown in Reno in collaboration with the Humboldt County District Attorney's Office determined that DeLong's actions were justified The investigation included witness interviews Toxicology results from the Washoe County Medical Examiner’s Office indicated that Fairchild was under the influence of amphetamines and methamphetamines at the time of his death Fairchild would have faced multiple charges Sheriff Cardenas extended condolences to DeLong's family and friends acknowledging the tragic loss of life during the incident McQueen High School and Sarah Winnemucca Elementary School have resumed normal operations after being placed on secured campus Thursday morning Reno Police officers detained two juveniles who ran away from the scene and matched the description of the suspected shooters One was arrested for firing a gun in a protected area being a juvenile in possession of a gun and controlled substance (marijuana vape pen) The second was arrested for firing a gun in a protected area and for being a juvenile in possession of a gun Both were booked into the Jan Evans Detention Facility No injuries were reported from the shots fired and police recovered one of the guns involved Anyone with information is asked to call the Reno Police Department's non-emergency line at (775) 334-2677 or contact secret witness at (775) 322-4900 McQueen High School and Sarah Winnemucca Elementary were placed on secured campus status after a shots fired report near Daybreak Drive and Stargaze Way in Reno on Thursday The Washoe County School District placed both schools on secured campus status Thursday morning following reports of shots fired near the intersection of Daybreak Drive and Stargaze Way which was reported to authorities around 10:15 a.m and Sparks Police may also be involved due to the nature of the call but Reno Police says they do have one person detained in relation to the incident and are still actively conducting an investigation the Washoe County School District says that both schools have resumed normal operations The district issued its original statement at 10:24 a.m confirming the secured campus and assuring parents and the public that the situation was being handled by law enforcement as seen in the letter sent to families below:   I want you to be aware that there was a report of police activity near our school today We notified school police and placed the campus on a Secured Campus to ensure everyone was safe teaching and learning continued in our classrooms I would like to reassure you that our school police department works in partnership with our local law enforcement agencies to investigate all allegations in situations like this The safety and security of our students and staff members is our highest priority every day at McQueen Thank you for your support and commitment to keeping our students safe The district issued an updated online statement at 12:05 p.m stating that McQueen High School remains in a secured campus due to the incident but that Sarah Winnemucca Elementary has resumed normal operations Updates will be provided as more information becomes available Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Secret Witness at 775-322-4900 Tips can be submitted anonymously by phone or text Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: — A scam is circulating on social media falsely claiming that a female officer from the Winnemucca Police Department is missing and endangered is designed to lure users into sharing the content Scammers later edit the posts with harmful links Authorities urge the public to think twice before sharing suspicious posts and to report anything that seems out of the ordinary This exact post has been seen in states across the U.S Winnemucca Police say they've arrested a woman after she allegedly stabbed a man she lives with The woman was arrested on charges of attempted murder and battery with a deadly weapon; the man may face charges when he's released from the hospital Police say when they arrived at the Doll House Apartments they found the man with a stab wound to his abdomen and the woman with a severed finger The man was flown to a trauma center for medical treatment was booked into the Humboldt County Detention Center where she faces charges of attempted murder and domestic battery with the use of a deadly weapon resulting in substantial bodily harm Police say the man may face criminal charges pending his release from medical care Police haven't released names of the people involved If you or someone you know is in a violent domestic relationship you can access the following community resources: (News 4 & Fox 11) — A 4-year-old boy was killed in a rollover crash near Winnemucca on Sunday Troopers with the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) responded to a report of a vehicle crash on I-80 near mile marker 147 (county mile marker 58 Pershing) around 9:15 a.m This location is approximately 30 miles west of Winnemucca Preliminary investigation determined a blue Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck was traveling eastbound on I-80 Authorities say the driver of the Silverado allowed the vehicle to cross over the left travel lane and enter the inside paved shoulder The vehicle traveled across the eastbound travel lanes sideways drove off the right side of the roadway and ultimately overturned A 4-year-old boy was not wearing a seatbelt and partially ejected from the vehicle The driver of the vehicle was transported from the scene with suspected minor injuries The crash is considered an open investigation and is being investigated by the Nevada Highway Patrol Traffic Homicide Unit Anyone who witnessed this incident or has any information about the crash is asked to contact the NHP Elko Office at (775) 753-1111 or e-mail ncemirt@dps.state.nv.us An investigation is underway after a house fire in the Grass Valley area of Winnemucca Sunday night Fire crews contained the fire to the roof of the home - about a third of the home was damaged Firefighters say everyone got out of the home safely and no injuries were reported Winnemucca Elementary School celebrated its 30-year anniversary with a party Thursday night The celebration featured a historical timeline and artifacts from each decade of the school's existence Current and past students and facility were invited to celebrate together Deputies say 40-year-old Johnnie Donald has been taken into custody and charged with third-degree arson Deputies say he was burning illegally when he started the fire that flared up southwest of Winnemucca yesterday The Bureau of Land Management estimates the Ragland Fire burning near Winnemucca to be more than 1,000 acres in size and 50% contained Humboldt County deputies say they have arrested a man connection with a wildfire that started from an illegal burn on BLM property near Winnemucca performance of act or neglect of duty in willful or wanton disregard of safety of persons or property and violations of Humboldt County Code pertaining to illegal burning Deputies say the illegal burning is believed to have ignited the Raglan Fire which scorched approximately 1,786 acres before being contained by fire crews near mile marker 165 southwest of Winnemucca Around 10 buildings are threatened by the fire and electric and railroad equipment was damaged by the fire While a portion of I-80 was closed for about an hour earlier in the day it has since reopened A railroad line on the west side of the fire has been shut down due to the blaze No injuries have been reported and no evacuations are in place The cause of the fire is under investigation Power outages due to the fire earlier in the day have since been resolved More than 3,000 customers are without power in the Winnemucca area due to a wildfire burning in the area NV Energy is reporting the outages are at the request of the fire department No estimated time of restoral has been given Both directions of I-80 have reopened west of Winnemucca after a wildfire forced a closure on Tuesday afternoon The Nevada Department of Transportation confirmed lanes reopening on their X page Firefighters and first responders continue fighting the blaze A wildfire burning in Winnemucca has forced closures in both directions on I-80 According to a social media post from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office westbound and eastbound lanes of I-80 have been closed west of Winnemucca at mile marker 166 The fire is burning on both sides of the interstate and the Sheriff's Office does not have a timeframe for when the interstate might reopen 2 News Nevada is working to confirm the size of the fire if it has caused any injuries WARNING: This article contains content which some may find disturbing One person was arrested in connection with a domestic violence case at a Winnemucca apartment Thursday night and police say another person may face criminal charges Officers from the Winnemucca Police Department responded to a reported stabbing at the Doll House Apartments on the evening of Jan officers found a man who had been stabbed in his abdomen The man informed officers that he had been stabbed by a woman he lived with and during the altercation he had severed her finger Officers entered the apartment and located a woman with a severed finger Both were transported to Humboldt General Hospital for medical treatment The man was later flown to a trauma center for further treatment was discharged and subsequently booked into the Humboldt County Detention Center She faces charges of attempted murder and domestic battery with the use of a deadly weapon resulting in substantial bodily harm Authorities say the man may face criminal charges pending his release from medical care Winnemucca Domestic Violence Services provides support and resources to those in need You can call them at (775) 625-1313 and call the 24/7 hotline at (775) 421-1028 Authorities say advocates are available around the clock The BLM says the Bourbon Fire started just before 7 p.m Monday near Grass Valley and Forgnone Roads The size of the fire and its containment are unknown at this time Fire crews say a fire that broke out Monday night near Winnemucca is now fully contained Crews say the 141-acre fire damaged some buildings and at one point Several neighborhoods were evacuated with a temporary evacuation shelter set up nearby All evacuees were allowed back to their homes the same evening The BLM says some roads were temporarily closed but have since reopened The fire and smoke can be seen on the Winnemucca Mountain Alert Wildfire Camera — An altercation at a home Winnemucca turned deadly when two men exchanged gunfire resulting in one man's death and another left seriously hurt according to the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office Authorities said the incident occurred around 9 p.m were involved in a struggle that escalated to both men firing a single round at each other Both Delong and Fairchild sustained gunshot wounds Humboldt County Sheriff's deputies responded to the scene where Delong received medical treatment from Humboldt General Emergency Medical Services He was then transported via air ambulance to Reno for further care Fairchild was found shot to death near a vehicle in front of the residence The Washoe County Medical Examiner’s Office is conducting an autopsy to determine the cause of death Investigators believe that Delong and Fairchild were not acquainted prior to the incident The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the altercation is ongoing Authorities urge anyone with information about the case to contact the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division at (775) 623-6419 A rollover crash killed a four-year-old boy on I-80 west near Winnemucca last Sunday morning A four-year-old boy was killed in the crash Nevada State Police troopers say the crash happened just after 9:15 a.m near mile marker 147 (county mile marker 58 Pershing) NSP says the driver was heading east in a Chevrolet Silverado pickup when it crossed both lanes That's when the driver overcorrected to the right causing the truck to spin then went across the eastbound lanes sideways NSP says the young child was not wearing a seat belt and was partially thrown from the truck The unidentified driver was transported from the scene with suspected minor injuries If you have any information that can help authorities, call the Elko Office at (775) 753-1111 or e-mail ncemirt@dps.state.nv.us Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Interstate 80 near Winnemucca on Wednesday evening The incident took place around 5:18 PM at mile marker 155 in Pershing County a white Toyota Corolla traveling eastbound struck the rear of a commercial motor vehicle that was moving slowly due to a nearby wildfire identified as 65-year-old Lawerence Neely of East Carbon There were no other occupants in the vehicle The crash is currently under investigation by the NHP Traffic Homicide Unit Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact authorities at the NHP Elko Office at 775-753-1111 or email: ncemirt@dps.state.nv.us In what was the biggest win of his mixed martial arts career Winnemucca's Mario Bautista edged UFC Hall of Famer Jose Aldo via split decision at UFC 307 from Salt Lake City The bout was Bautista's seventh win a row within the UFC who improved his UFC record to 9-2 while Aldo's dropped to 14-8 The Lowry High School graduate's last loss came on March 6 2021 when he was knocked out by Trevin Jones at UFC 259 in Las Vegas Fans inside the packed Delta Center were quick to boo Bautista for the way he got it done seemingly avoiding a back-and-forth striking match with Aldo and instead focusing on grappling and keeping Aldo against the fence sometimes referred to as "wall and stall." Aldo's star status also put the crowd behind him from the opening walkouts "My game plan was to keep a lot of movement stay active and wrestle when I can," Bautista told the UFC commentator Joe Rogan after having his hand raised as the winner I wasn't going to let those failed takedown attempts stop me from getting in and wearing him out." Added Bautista: "He didn't get off the cage It was Bautista's ninth win in the UFC and first via split-decision He's won four bouts via unanimous decision the former Lowry High wrestler is now 15-2 as a professional fighter was enshrined in the Hall of Fame and then returned to The Octagon marked the 31-year-old Bautista's best victory to date "I'm here to win," Bautista told Rogan Bautista told reporters he had to do "what he had to do." Asked if he thought he had done enough he was getting after it a little bit," Bautista said "But he gave up a lot of time on the cage Last year, Bautista joined NSN Tonight and talked about representing Winnemucca and reaching the UFC if the resources aren't there for you to do it you'll find a way and there are resources out there you can get it done and you can actually achieve your dreams." Bautista, who now lives and trains in Arizona, has moved up to No. 9 in the UFC's latest Bantamweight rankings Officers from the Winnemucca Police Department teamed up with a local drug enforcement squad in a bust that resulted in three arrests A report of stolen goods turned into a drug bust in Winnemucca according to a recent report from the Winnemucca Police Department Officers from the Winnemucca Police Department teamed up for an investigation with the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Team (TRIDENT) in a bust that resulted in three arrests Winnemucca Police Officers reported Friday that on September 18 they received a report of stolen property at a home in the mobile home park at 2nd Street in Winnemucca the police found multiple stolen items and illegal drugs TRIDENT then served a search warrant specifically for drugs and found methamphetamine This led to the arrest of two men and one woman The first man was arrested for charges of possession for meth possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell possession of a firearm by an ex-felon and stolen property The second man was arrested and charged with possession of meth The woman was arrested on charges of possession of meth and cocaine and drug paraphernalia The identities of those arrested have not yet been released The construction will temporarily route westbound traffic to the opposite side of the interstate A man died following a crash between a car and a big rig west of Winnemucca on Wednesday Nevada State Police say it happened just after 5:15 p.m A white Toyota Corolla was heading east on I-80 in the far right eastbound lane while a big rig in the same lane was driving slowly due to a wildfire that had closed a portion of I-80 closer to Winnemucca according to an NSP press release The Corolla hit the back of the big rig and went underneath it Nobody else was in the Corolla with him at the time of the crash and the driver of the big rig was uninjured The investigation into the crash is ongoing and is being conducted by the Nevada Highway Patrol Traffic Homicide Unit Anyone who witnessed the crash or has any information is urged to contact the NHP Elko Office at (775) 753-1111 or e-mail ncemirt@dps.state.nv.us Nevada is nothing if not eclectic. A short walk down the Vegas Strip will prove that But what if we told you that many of Nevada's most eclectic attractions are not in Vegas but in some of the smallest communities in some of the most far-flung locations From a Western Nevadan town with Western European sheepherders to a pottery hub at the bottom of a mountain to a remote desert settlement right out of a video game (literally) behold the weird and wonderful Nevada way off the Strip Of all places to find sheep and shepherds that derive from the minority Basque culture of Spain/France, Western/Northern Nevada is probably most unexpected. This region attracted bunches of Basques during and after the Gold Rush Basque shepherds provided fantastic food and wool and carved out a needed niche in the New Country a 6,200ish-person town in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada It is not uncommon to see Borda sheep in the hills or to eat Borda sheep at the JT Basque Bar and Dining Room Wash it down with another Basque staple: picon punch Once a booming community with thousands of residents Rhyolite went bust but its ruins ironically brought new life as a tourist attraction It helps that the Goldwell Open Air Museum which contains a dozen unique art installations After seeing ruins and sculptures evoking ancient times beat back—or forward—to Beatty proper for bites at the Death Valley Nut & Candy Co temporary Tuscarorans can tour boomtown relics and climb Mount Blitzen Contrasting the park's primitive homesteads are colorful Victorian abodes like the Genoa Courthouse and The Pink House Both can be toured before knocking back tall beers and taller tales at the Genoa Bar and Saloon which is billed as the oldest bar in Nevada's oldest surviving non-Native settlement Goodsprings does have a separate economy via the Pioneer Saloon and Goodsprings General Store but after Fallout put the town in its fourth installment Goodsprings sprung to life with a new cast of characters thousands of costumed Fallout fans descend on Goodsprings to play apocalypse in the real world The event is called the Fallout New Vegas Celebration and the Pioneer Saloon and Goodsprings General Store are important locations Eureka was supposedly named by a prospector after he exclaimed while discovering silver in the area That metal attracted many more prospectors and built the town into a legitimate metropolis which was built in the 1880s for grand events and has nearly as many seats as modern Eureka has residents which was built around the same time as an office for The Eureka Sentinel and now houses printing artifacts Forget Vegas, Nevada, and visit Non-Vegas Nevada for an eclectic vacation. In the aforementioned small, rural towns are mini-strips lined with unique attractions, ranging from the JT Basque Bar and Dining Room in Gardnerville to the Eureka Opera House in Eureka to the Gold Hill Hotel & Saloon in Virginia City to the Goldfield Hotel in Goldfield. Those are the true gems of the Silver State. Start mining. All maps, graphics, flags, photos and original descriptions © 2025 worldatlas.com WINNEMUCCA, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — A suspect who allegedly kidnapped a woman and her three children in Utah was arrested in Winnemucca Tuesday. The Nevada State Police Dispatch received a call from the St. George, Utah Police Department on Aug. 20 requesting assistance from the Nevada Highway Patrol to locate a vehicle which was involved in a kidnapping the day before. The vehicle was described as a white GMC Terrain sport utility vehicle (SUV) with Utah license plates. During the next several hours, law enforcement from multiple agencies across northern Nevada searched for the vehicle as dispatch centers in both Utah and Nevada provided updated locations based upon cellular tower data. A Nevada State trooper observed a vehicle matching the description traveling westbound on I-80 near Winnemucca around 12:30 p.m. The trooper confirmed that the vehicle description and license plate number matched those on the attempt to locate from earlier in the day. A traffic stop was initiated on the East Winnemucca Blvd. offramp and the suspect was taken into custody without incident. Law enforcement assisted the woman and her three children who were inside the vehicle. Police identified the suspect as 36-year-old David Remley. There was a protective order in place preventing Remley from making contact. The investigation into the kidnapping investigation is being led by the St. George, Utah Police Department. highly curated editorial content brings attention to hidden gems and city in the state and continues to explore it deeper and further whenever she can Christy simply can't get enough of Colorado and loves sharing all her adventures with you through Only In Your State Share LinkThe Up-and-Coming City in Nevada That’s Perfectly SizedLooking for a perfectly-sized town in Nevada to visit or move to You'll love the north-central town of Winnemucca on I-80 It's truly the best of both worlds — this cozy little village is in the middle of everything and is, at the same time, a million miles from the hustle and bustle of the busiest spots in our nation. That's why the people who live there absolutely love it. You will, too. This area was first occupied by beaver trappers around 1830 and people have lived in the settlement that later became Winnemucca ever since the growing town was home to a trading post and known as Frenchman's Ford; it got its current name in 1863 when it was named in honor of the local Paiute chief When the Central Pacific Railroad arrived in Winnemucca in 1868 and when the town became a stop on the first transcontinental railroad the following year it was clear that Winnemucca was there to stay - and stay the California Zephyr Amtrak route provides daily service from the passenger service to San Francisco and Chicago The crime rate is low and the public schools are rated above average The weather is pleasant; it can get quite hot in the summer There are also plenty of things to do in the area located in a modern brick building and several historic buildings includes information on the history of the region; you'll find Native American artifacts dating back to 2000 BC there as well as more recent antiques left behind by Winnemucca's early white settlers The Winnemucca Sand Dunes are just ten minutes north of town and are spectacular to view and nature enthusiasts will also love the beauty of the nearby and Veteran's Memorial Park are also great stops during any visit less flashy establishments than those found in larger cities like Reno and Las Vegas A variety of bars and restaurants also welcome residents and visitors including the popular Butch Cassidy's Hole in the Wall dive bar; the famous outlaw and his gang robbed the local First National Bank in September of 1900 and The Griddle are other popular options for dining as well Choose your stateAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasNorthern CaliforniaSouthern CaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingSubscribe... 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Barrick Gold Corporation says a worker is dead after he was found unresponsive at a gold mine near Winnemucca on Friday (AP) - Company officials say a worker is dead after he was found unresponsive at a gold mine near Winnemucca Barrick Gold Corporation says 39-year-old Jerry Sharr was found in an underground equipment wash bay at the Turquoise Ridge Joint Venture mine a little after 1 a.m The company says emergency responders tried to resuscitate him at the scene He was pronounced dead at Humboldt General Hospital Authorities say there were no signs of trauma or unusual activity in the area and Sharr's cause of death is under investigation Sharr was a resident of Golconda in Humboldt County and is survived by a 19-year-old son ELKO — A Winnemucca man admitted he kidnapped a girl from Colorado and drove her across state lines turning himself in to authorities on Thursday was booked into Elko County Jail on Thursday on one count of felony first-degree kidnapping of a minor Monson went to the Elko County Sherrif’s Office and reported the crime to a deputy Monson said he entered an online chatroom and met a female who claimed she was 18 years old and began a relationship he discovered that she was not 18 but in fact a 15-year-old juvenile female.” He told authorities “he knew he should not continue with the relationship but had already developed feelings for her,” and they continued communicating through a social media account He bought a promise ring and drove to Colorado to meet her in a hotel room they drove out of state and headed to Winnemucca and made plans to live together 2 and was listed on the National Crime Information Center database Monson’s sister called him and told him the authorities were looking for him who advised him to turn himself in at the sheriff’s office inveigled and carried away a 15-year-old juvenile who is unable to [give her] consent and carried her across state lines with the intent to keep or confine the juvenile from her parents or guardians.” Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email was booked into the Elko County Jail on one felony count of assault with a deadly weapon Felony and gross misdemeanor arrests from April 21 to April 27 was jailed on April 22 on a felony warrant and charged with assault with a deadly weapon and abuse or neglect of a child was arrested on Thursday and charged with one felony count of embezzlement exceeding $100,000 was arrested on one felony count of eluding or endangering people or property and one misdemeanor count of reckles… Police say they were originally called to the Amtrak Station on West Railroad Street in Winnemucca for a medical assist call Jacob Lee Pendleton is charged with open murder after allegedly abusing an elderly man An elderly Idaho man has died after allegedly being pushed down onto an Amtrak train platform by another man on Wednesday evening In a statement from the Winnemucca Police Department they arrested Jacob Lee Pendleton of Cincinnati Ohio originally for charges of abuse of an elderly person Police say those charges were amended to open murder when the man injured most likely from injuries that happened in his fall Police say according to witnesses another man waiting for a train to arrive pushed McClure down Officers found Pendleton and questioned and arrested him McClure was taken to Humboldt General and later flown to St Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise The Winnemucca Police Department is asking for anyone who was present on the train platform on July 10 and witnessed any part of McClure and Pendleton's interaction Paleoindians are often thought of as pioneering explorers or expert mammoth hunters But new dating of geometric rock carvings in Nevada’s Winnemucca Lake basin now suggests they were also accomplished artists A team led by University of Colorado paleoclimatologist Larry Benson was able to date the carbonate crust that covers the petroglyphs Benson concluded that the artwork must have been created more than 10,000 years ago before the carvings were submerged beneath the lake’s higher waters and covered in carbonate “We just didn’t know they were that old.” According to Benson it’s possible that paleoartists made the carvings as early as 15,000 years ago Just what those artists meant to depict is unclear Some of the petroglyphs may represent clouds and lightning and there are some patterns that might represent trees Far from the rains of Bilbao and the shores of Biarritz, an enclave of Basque culture lies tucked away in the northern Nevada desert many displaced by economic hardship or political unrest Many of the descendants of those Basques remain in the state today The history of the Basque diaspora is well-preserved in the city of Winnemucca about two and a half hours northeast of Reno One notable place where Winnemucca’s Basque heritage is celebrated is Nevada’s oldest restaurant: the Martin Hotel The story of the Martin Hotel begins in 1913 Martin and Elisee Henri Martin moved to Winnemucca and assumed the operations of a local tavern first built as a brothel in the late 19th century The hotel wasn’t their first entrepreneurial venture; according to a letter written by their son the couple had run a French restaurant in Reno and later “went broke on a sheep deal” in the Sierras when the sheep were killed in a cloudburst.  It was especially popular with men in the livestock business who came for dinner and a place to sleep when passing through town “It was not unusual for a sheepherder to come in from his long stay with the sheep; be paid off in full for his work and then turn this entire sum over to my father,” Rene Martin recalled.  revenue department officials raided the attic and poured the booze onto the street where locals came with cups to scoop up samples Today, the Martin no longer operates as a hotel, but its revelrous spirit remains intact. The dining room features long, family-style tables and original embossed tin ceiling and wall panels You’ll want to come hungry: In the evenings all meals are served “in the Basque tradition,” including wine mixed drinks are categorized on the menu by their date of origin from the Noriega Picon—a twist on a classic Manhattan first served circa 1893—to the Mary Pickford a white rum concoction gussied up with pineapple juice and grenadine named after the Prohibition-era film star The Martin provides room and board to musicians and other performing artists as the home of Great Basin Arts and Entertainment, a nonprofit dedicated to keeping culture alive in Winnemucca. Those artists frequently perform on-site. Visit the GBAE website to see if there are any upcoming shows Dance on a hand-hewn log floor padded with bouncy boxcar springs at a saloon built in 1883 This stately clubhouse has showcased German-American culture for over a century In the absence of a Chinese-language newspaper for years the community posted daily updates on this simple bulletin board The antique hotel still has a jail in the basement Dine in a former general store from the Roaring Twenties this restored historic hotel recalls its past as home to the first in-hotel distillery this legendary performance venue was a haven for Black musicians including Ray Charles and Little Richard (KTNV) — A kidnapping suspect from Utah has been arrested by the Nevada Highway Patrol Highway Patrol said they received a call from the St George Police Department in Utah for help in locating a vehicle involved in a kidnapping on Aug The vehicle was described as a white GMC Terrain SUV with Utah license plates Highway Patrol said for the next several hours after the call multiple agencies in Northern Nevada searched for the vehicle law enforcement said a Nevada State Trooper located the vehicle on Interstate 80 near Winnemucca — confirming and matching the vehicle's description from the initial report Highway Patrol said the state trooper conducted a traffic stop on the East Winnemucca Boulevard off-ramp and arrested the suspect without incident Multiple law enforcement agencies assisted the female victim and her three children who were inside the vehicle Report a typo Nevada Highway Patrol officers were called to a crash on Interstate 80 Investigators say a white Ford F-250 heading west on I-80 drifted off the road to the right The truck hit two highway signs and then flipped over According to authorities the driver wasn't wearing a seatbelt and died from their injuries at the scene Troopers are still looking into the cause of the crash The Nevada Highway Patrol's Northern Command East M.I.R.T If you saw the accident or have any information about it please contact the NHP Elko Office at 775-753-1111 or email atncemirt@dps.state.nv.us but the people living in the house had to stay in a motel overnight was a professional saddle bronc rider; his uncles Mike and Leonardo tackled bareback and bull riding; and his aunt who was born in Boise and raised inWinnemucca Those at this year's Reno Rodeo remembered Montero one of the PRCA's best bareback riders who unexpectedly died while competing last August as a kind soul who left a big impact on the rodeo world "What a great guy he was," saidVisalia You could see how good his heart was just from the outside And he just left a mark on people right after they met him I was so lucky to know him as a buddy for the time I got to know him Montero spent multiple weeks in a Boise hospital after suffering major injuries at the Owyhee County Rodeo in Homedale He died20 days after suffering those catastrophic ailments After finishing a 79-point ride on Macza Pro Rodeo's Half Crow That led to Montero suffering severe injuries that included lacerations to his spleen and pancreas; three fractured ribs; a fractured sternum; a collapsed lung; bilateral pelvic fractures; and damage to his aorta Montero got up and walked out of the arena before being unable to catch his breath and going to the hospital dealing a traumatic blow to the PRCA as Montero was considered one of rodeo's ultimate competitors and gentlemen and he didn't care whether he rode a 64 or 92," saidsaddle bronc riderMitch Pollock There's very few of us Nevada cowboys that rodeo at this level He won a couple 'go-round' buckles I just wish the best for his family." just five weeks before Trenten's death.Montero got his PRCA card in 2011 before attending New Mexico State He won theCollege National Finals Rodeo all-around before specializing in bareback after college Montero qualified for the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas in 2019 andwon the second round on the famous bucking horse Prairie Rose He finished 10th in the world standings that season with$170,296 in winnings "The loss of Trenten was terrible for all the cowboys not just the roughstock guys," Elko steer wrestling Dakota Eldridge said "I grew up with him in the junior rodeo and he was a heck of a competitor back then He was really tough to beat at the junior rodeos in the all-around because he could ride bucking calves and cows and then could rope just as good you drift apart but every time I'd see him 'How's everything?' His wife and his little kid We pray for him a lot and hopefully someday that little kid will carry on his legacy." was just 31 when he died competing in the sport he loved His death shook up the rodeo world with this year's competitors in Reno acknowledging the risks they take in the arena "It makes you realize what can happen in the sport and you're putting your life on the line every time you nod your head,"Holman said "There's so much love that goes into the sport as well it really brought the rodeo community together and just made us that much closer." Eldridge said he was at the same rodeo where Montero suffered those life-ending injuries He regrets not catching up with Montero before his ride last August saying that's a life lesson he'll carry forward "Everybody's heartbroken just because Trenten was such a nice guy," Eldridge said "You'd see across the parking lot and he'd come talk to you I was up at Homedale that night he got hurt We're usually warming up during the bareback ride and it's one of those deals it was heart-wrenching because most time I would go out of my way to say 'Hi' or something and I saw him at a distance and I didn't get to talk to him that night don't take that for granted.' If you see a friend or somebody you grew up with the outage has been resolved per NV Energy's outage map NV Energy is reporting a power outage affecting more than 550 people in the Winnemucca area there is no estimated time for power to be restored The outage was initially reported just after 6 p.m A blue pickup rests on its side about 30 miles west of Winnemucca on Interstate 80 where a 4-year-old boy was killed in the single-vehicle crash on Sunday A 4-year-old boy was partially ejected from a pickup and killed as it rolled over on the eastbound shoulder of Interstate 80 about 30 miles west of Winnemucca on Sunday Matt McLaughlin said the boy’s death and the fatal crash each was the first of 2025 in this region of the state He said a blue Chevrolet Silverado pickup was heading east near mile marker 147 in Pershing County just before 9:20 a.m on Sunday when the driver veered left into the media He said the preliminary investigation said this caused the pickup to rotate clockwise “The vehicle traveled across the eastbound travel lanes sideways drove off the right side of the roadway and ultimately overturned,” McLaughlin said was unrestrained and was pronounced dead at the location of the crash “The driver of the vehicle was transported from the scene with suspected minor injuries,” he said The crash is being considered an open investigation as the Nevada Highway Patrol Traffic Homicide Unit continues to look into the crash Investigators said anyone who witnessed the crash or with any information about it can contact the Patrol’s Elko Office at 775-753-1111 or e-mail ncemirt@dps.state.nv.us. Araceli Treis, 36, was booked into the Elko County Jail on one felony count of assault with a deadly weapon. Felony and gross misdemeanor arrests from April 21 to April 27. Rainbow S. Buck, 30, was jailed on April 22 on a felony warrant and charged with assault with a deadly weapon and abuse or neglect of a child. A McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act for homeless youth in Elko County has lost its federal funding from the Nevada Department of Education. Melissa Plocher, 46, was arrested on Thursday and charged with one felony count of embezzlement exceeding $100,000. A blue pickup rests on its side about 30 miles west of Winnemucca on Interstate 80, where a 4-year-old boy was killed in the single-vehicle crash on Sunday. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account. A 38-year-old man from North Salt Lake, Utah, was killed early Monday morning in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 80 in Pershing County. Nevada Highway Patrol troopers responded to the scene near mile marker 64, about 25 miles west of Winnemucca and 8 miles east of Imlay, around 4:00 a.m. Preliminary investigation revealed that a green Toyota Highlander SUV, driven by Ricardo Espinoza, was traveling westbound in the left lane when it veered off the highway and into the center median. Espinoza then steered to the right, causing the vehicle to cross both westbound lanes and overturn on the shoulder of the road. Espinoza, who was unrestrained, was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries sustained in the crash. The Nevada Highway Patrol Traffic Homicide Unit is conducting an ongoing investigation into the incident, and are asking anyone who witnessed the crash or has any information to contact them at 775-753-1111 , or by email at ncemirt@dps.state.nv.us Police say they found an associated car nearby and say the driver is cooperating with the investigation.  A pedestrian is dead after authorities believe they were hit by a car in Winnemucca last Saturday morning. A pedestrian is dead after authorities believe they were hit by a car in Winnemucca last Saturday morning.  Winnemucca Police say officers found the victim, Frank Cambra dead near the intersection of East Winnemucca Blvd. and Reinhart Street around 1:15 a.m. Police say as of right now, they don't know if Cambra was in the roadway or if he died due to injuries suffered in the crash. If you have any information that can help authorities, call 775-623-6396 website designer and social media consultant She happily tolerates the insane Las Vegas heat with her three wacky pit bulls Share LinkThe Oldest Petroglyphs In America Are Right Here In Nevada And They’re AmazingNevada is home to some of the oldest and most accessible petroglyphs in North America with significant sites near Winnemucca Lake making them the oldest rock art found in North America There are several spots in Nevada with ancient petroglyphs from previous Native American cultures but the set found at Winnemucca Lake is a stunning find for scientists The petroglyphs are located in a lake bed that has been dried up for a very long time Researchers believe they were covered by water for a period of time between 14,800 and 10,500 years ago Stuart Rankin/FlickrIn this aerial view of Pyramid Lake you can see the Winnemucca Lake bed in the lower left corner The petroglyphs lie near Pyramid Lake and are located on the Paiute Reservation lands The scientists used radiocarbon dating to determine the approximate age of the rock carvings The carvings also have similarities with other carvings found in western Oregon and southeastern California Larry V. Benson, USGS/Wikimedia CommonsThere are actually several spots in Nevada where you can see petroglyphs right on your hiking trail Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area is located south of Las Vegas and has petroglyphs thought to be 4,000 years old The area is over 48,000 acres and while motorized vehicles and mountain bikes are not allowed hiking and horseback riding are acceptable Horses are not allowed in the petroglyph area Angela T./YelpThe Petroglyph Canyon Trail is a fairly easy hike which is a total of 4.4 miles The trailhead can be found by taking Democracy Drive in Anthem (Henderson) all the way up to the conservation area and making a left onto Nawghaw Poa Road where you will find the visitor station This is Nevada's oldest and biggest park and the petroglyphs are believed to be around 3,000 years old The park is known for its incredible red rock formations and color varieties Daniel S./YelpThere are several spots in the park you can see petroglyphs. If you take Scenic Loop Road, you'll pass Atlatl Rock, which has metal steps you can climb to access and view the art. The hike is a little under a mile and suitable for all ages and for beginners The park is open all year round but bear in mind it's extremely hot in the summer Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is just outside of Las Vegas (15 miles) and has some exquisite desert hiking and recreational opportunities SunshineFL221/TripAdvisorThere are several places to see rock art in Red Rock Canyon but one of the easiest is the Petroglyph Wall Trail Park at the Willow Springs Picnic Area and walk over to the cliffs to view the art which has examples of petroglyphs along a wooden boardwalk The rock art is found on boulders along the cliffs outside the boardwalk so keep your eye peeled for them Calico Basin itself has some lovely hiking trails and is a great picnic spot The entrance is located just outside of the Red Rock National Conservation Area and Grimes Point Archaeological Area is a National Recreation Trail that has petroglyphs thought to be about 6,000 years old Grimes Point is located 12 miles east of Fallon off the US-50 Stuart Y./TripAdvisorThe rock art at Grimes is quite easy to see since most of it is on large boulders laying along the ground The boulders are lined along a trail you can follow which has many helpful interpretative signs explaining the meaning of the artwork and the history of the area listed on the National Register of Historic Places has some of the biggest groupings of petroglyphs in the state The area is about three hours from Las Vegas via car You can easily make a weekend trip out of visiting all of the rock art in this scenic area This Airbnb with a fishing pond in Louisiana is an angler's paradise. The two-acre, catch-and-release oasis is stocked with bass, bream, and catfish. AS the weather gets warmer and photos of European summers flood social media feeds many Americans find themselves longing for a vacation overseas However, with expensive airfare prices, it may seem impossible to make a European summer dream a reality For those looking to experience the traditions and culture of Spain or France without traveling to Europe, a remote Nevada location may be the answer The small town of Winnemucca is home to people of Basque heritage which originates from Northern Spain and parts of France The Basque region, comparable to the size of Rhode Island straddles the border of the two European countries It includes the seven provinces of, Araba, Bizkaia, Gipuzkoa, and Navarra on the Spanish side; Laburdi, Zuberoa, and Behe-Nafarroa on the French side, according to the Center for Basque Studies at the University of Nevada is dying as only 25% of the population can speak it fluently The Basque people began to immigrate to the US in 1850 during the California Gold Rush, according to Winnemucca's official website. The Basques are the oldest surviving ethnic group in Europe, so historians have struggled to directly trace back their roots. They are believed to have been descended from sheepherders, as Basque is suggested to be correlated with the term. Basques later began to immigrate around the world, and many settled in Nevada due to the land opportunities, a director at the Center for Basque Studies told Smithsonian Magazine the Basque culture remains alive and well in the small town of Winnemucca Winnemucca boasts the region's highest Basque dining opportunities per capita Meals are typically served family-style and incorporate traditional Basque ingredients At The Martin Hotel customers can order a variety of traditional dishes including the Solomo which is a boneless pork loin simmered with fresh garlic and pimentos having been built sometime between 1898 and 1908 by a man named Alfaonso Pasquale The Basque ethnic group originates from a small region bordering Spain and France although only 25% of the population can speak it fluently Although their culture is similar to European regions the Basques were isolated due to the proximity of the Pyrenees mountain range and therefore have distinctive traditions from the rest of Spain Basque cuisine is unique and differs from French or Spanish food Staples of the cuisine include pinxtos and Basque beans Those of Basque heritage have immigrated around the world It was then taken over in 1913 by a French couple and was later owned and managed by Basque families According to the hotel's website all dinners are served in the traditional Basque tradition with beans Food aside, Basque culture is prominent throughout the Winnemucca area and is even celebrated every June with an annual festival This year's festival took place a few weeks ago and included a parade Winnemucca's location provides access to a plethora of activities and resources For those looking to partake in outdoor activities Winnemucca is conveniently located in the center of the Great Basin Visitors can explore hot springs or hike one of the multiple scenic trails The Water Canyon Recreational Area offers overnight camping and limited ATV use for those looking to connect with nature Those traveling in the spring months can visit the Hinkey Summit in the Santa Rose Mountain Range Winnemuca also boasts a variety of casinos for visitors and locals to test their luck To learn more about the history of Winnemucca visitors can stop by the Humboldt County Museum (News 4 & Fox 11) — A years-long dispute over a piece of Native American land has now come to a head forcing several residents out of their homes This case involves the Winnemucca Indian Colony It's located on the south end of Winnemucca The history of the land dates back to President Woodrow Wilson He issued an executive order in 1916 allowing federal railroad land to be used for the Winnemucca Indian Colony It was meant for homeless Paiute and Shoshone Native Americans some of the people living on the land have been intertwined in a legal fight to stay there But it's been a complicated dispute that dates back to the late 1970's said the colony's attorney Norberto Cisneros "Four years ago when they so-called served eviction papers they zip tied them to my fence on the street," said Elena Loya Loya lived in the house where her mother used to generations of her family have been there almost a half-century Her mother died in that house that I live in," she said "I’ve got my daughter’s ashes spread there." 2022 is when the court challenges came to a head when the Winnemucca Indian Colony Tribal Court ordered that several residents could be evicted by the tribal council The evicted residents say the tribal council has no authority -- that they voted themselves in -- and they won't follow their rules Some residents even question whether the chairwoman and other council members are Native American "I'm full of hatred for that tribal council," said Jim Ayer who was evicted Sure I might've threatened those guys but what is the guy going to do when they show up with front end loaders and start taking your campers and your fence and all the tools out of your garage They got a court order to take everything out of your yard The Winnemucca Indian Colony's lawyer explained why certain residents can't live on the land: "The people on the land right now or not members of the Winnemucca Indian Colony and cannot trace lineage back to the homeless 1916 Indians who were a part of the 1916 base roll that we were talking about and in addition many of them receive federal funds from other tribes," Cisneros said Some residents who were evicted admit they get money from another tribe The residents said they had a few days to move out their belongings were arrested by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Humboldt County deputies "I got wrestled down and they tased me two or three times," he said "Winnemucca Indian Colony does not own that house My grandma owns that house so she is the one who should authorize who can and cannot be there." Some of the colony's elders who were evicted are now living in the Motel 6 in Winnemucca Why would you kick someone out in the middle of winter especially in Winnemucca when it was snowing?" Missouri said The colony has offered leases for some residents to stay on the land "The lease had a bunch of stuff that I couldn’t even talk to certain residents I didn't agree with it and they're like you're going to have to move," said Lovelle Brown bulldozed others saying they were unsanitary or unsafe The colony said they also paid to have some mobile homes moved "It’s not some heartless middle of November This is a process that’s been going on for years and we have tried to work with them but the response always comes no and you have no right to do what you’re doing," said Cisneros "And they have people on them with no leases Cisneros said if the people agreed to abide by the rules and laws set in place by the council this case might have had a different outcome a large fence around the colony and the court order keeps evicted residents out of the the land Attorneys for the residents are currently appearing the eviction ruling a small motorhome and some equipment were destroyed in the fire Fire crews say no injuries were reported after an 'accidental' fire in Winnemucca on Thursday afternoon Firefighters from the Winnemucca Rural Fire District and the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office responded The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office would like to remind the public to use good judgment when working with or around fuel tanks especially as these warmer seasons bring brush fire concerns