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Nestled on the Nevada-Oregon border, the once-thriving mining town of Denio now stands as a spectral echo of its former glory. Established in 1885 by Aaron Denio, the town burgeoned into a pivotal community, peaking in the late 1800s and early 1900s when the Ashdown Mine Gold-Molybdenum Mine's bountiful veins promised prosperity. As the mining fever dwindled, so did Denio's vibrancy, leaving a haunting legacy and a population that had shrunk to 47 by 2010.

One of the largest land swaps ever proposed in the history of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) between Winecup-Gamble Ranch, owned by Kroenke Ranches, and the BLM has caused concern among many surrounding counties, organizations and individuals as it is likely to have a big impact on Nevadans. At...

Nestled in the once vibrant landscapes of southeastern Humboldt County, Nevada, the ghost town of Golconda beckons adventurers and history enthusiasts alike. From its inception in the late 19th century as a bustling mining town, Golconda was a beacon of prosperity, drawing a diverse community with the allure of copper, silver, gold, and lead. Named after the famed diamond mining center of Golkonda in India, it was a pivotal stop on the California Emigrant Trail, complete with a luxurious Hot Springs Hotel and a strategic train depot. However, the mining boom was fleeting, and by the mid-20th century, Golconda's luster had faded, leaving behind a hauntingly beautiful ghost town.

The community, specifically teachers, have asked the Humboldt County School District (HCSD) Board of Trustees to evaluate what it might look like to convert the HCSD from a five to four-day schedule. After months of research and data analysis, meetings, and discussion, the Board moved unanimously not to allocate extra...

Whether it be for Christmas or other shopping, doctors appointments, or perhaps school sports trips, many from Humboldt, Lander, and Pershing Counties travel to Reno, NV on Interstate 80 (I-80) on a regular basis. The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is asking for comments from the public in their consideration...

Mental and physical health are both vitally important to any community, but especially to rural communities, which the U.S. Census Bureau reports to be about 15 percent of the population. National Rural Health Day is celebrated on the third Thursday of every November, Nov. 16, 2023, highlighting some of these unique challenges and how they might be addressed.

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Monday is $3.418, a week ago the price is $3.494 , according to AAA.

On October 3, 2023 the Detective Division of the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office received information that a 65-year-old adult male was possibly the victim of financial fraud. Based on this complaint, an investigation was initiated which developed probable cause an elderly male was being isolated from his family while...

Two people have been arrested in Humboldt County, Nevada on charges of elder abuse, drug offenses, and fraud. The investigation began after receiving information about a 65-year-old man who was potentially a victim of financial fraud. It was discovered that the elderly man was being isolated from his family and subjected to fraud, elder abuse, and theft. The suspects, Dawson Barnes (56) and Savannah Wilson (36), both from Orovada, were identified by the police.

On Friday, a North Lake Tahoe homicide suspect was extradited from Humboldt County, Nevada. Placer County Sheriff Transportation Unit deputies traveled to Humboldt County to pick up 49-year-old Daniel Serafini that morning. He arrived in Placer County at 11 a.m. and was booked into the Auburn Jail shortly after his arrival.

Nevada and Canada share a significant trade relationship and an international partnership that strengthens the strategic development of economic opportunities in both regions. Recently, Humboldt County Economic Development Officer Michelle Hammond-Allen joined Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo’s trade mission to Canada along with his Director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development Tom Burns, other members of his delegation, and numerous other companies, organizations, and business leaders.

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Saturday is $3.609, a week ago the price is $3.722 , according to AAA.

OROVADA, Nev. (KOLO) - Two people are under arrest in Humboldt County on elder abuse, drug, and fraud charges. On Oct. 3, detectives with the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office received information that a 65-year-old man was possibly the victim of financial fraud. After an investigation was launched, it was determined an elderly man was being isolated from his family while being the victim of fraud, elder abuse, and theft.

The Interim Finance Committee on Wednesday authorized $2.6 million for the Humboldt County School District to pay for staff salary raises through a $250 million matching fund created during the legislative session.

The Second Annual Sagebrush Sounds Music Festival that took place on Sept. 23 inspired more and more of the community to come out and support the Frontier Community Action Agency (FCAA), a local non-profit that works to connect members of the community with resources in times of socioeconomic difficulty and raises awareness about the resources available in the community.

The Bureau of Land Management today announced it would hold a competitive geothermal lease sale on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, offering 45 parcels totaling about 135,067acres across Churchill, Esmeralda, Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander, Lyon, Mineral, Nye, Pershing, White Pine, and Washoe counties in Nevada. The sale will be held online at www.energynet.com.

PuppYoga — it’s exactly what it sounds like. Denio Librarian, Certified Yoga Instructor, and K-9 Behaviorist and Trainer Kristin Baker is hosting PuppYoga during two pop-up events that will help socialize service puppies in training and benefit the Denio Library. The first event will be at the Humboldt...

Historically, the Humboldt County School District has provided equitable salary raises to administrators, classified staff and certified staff across the district. However, Senate Bill 231, passed during the last legislative session, purposely excludes administration from the raises given to educators from the state for the next two years, thus pushing the decision to provide raises to all school district staff to the Humboldt County School District (HCSD) Board of Trustees. Funds would have been shifted from the General Fund to cover those raises.

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Monday is $3.704, a week ago the price is $3.814 , according to AAA.

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Friday is $3.746, a week ago the price is $3.832 , according to AAA.