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Oops, Those Rare Wolves Spotted in Nevada Aren’t Wolves After All
In mid-March, a helicopter crew heading up a moose-collaring project spotted what appeared to be three wolves near Merritt Mountain, north of Elko in Nevada. If those animals had been wolves, it would have been very significant. It would have been the first wolf pack in the state for over a century. Too bad they weren’t wolves.
Elko police arrest man on drug and gun charges
ELKO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Elko Police Department arrested a man on drug and gun charges. On April 29, the Elko Combined Narcotics Unit and Elko SWAT executed a search warrant on a residence in the 300 block of Fairway Lane in Spring Creek as part of a months-long investigation into drug trafficking and illegal weapons possession.
Baseball Recap: Chase Marrott leads a balanced attack to beat Elko
Spring Creek extended their postseason success on Friday against Elko. They walked away with an 11-6 victory over the Elko Indians. The win was a breath of fresh air for Spring Creek as it put an end to their three-game losing streak. Caleb Culp spent all seven innings on the...
Elko man arrested on beastiality charges
ELKO, Nev. (KOLO) - An Elko man has been arrested on bestiality charges. The Elko Police Department says that on April 11, they were contacted regarding reports of bestiality. They say that a video was submitted showing 21-year-old Derek Gifford of Elko sodomizing a dog. Gifford was subsequently arrested and...
Softball Recap: Fernley wins going away against Elko
Fernley extended their postseason success on Friday against Elko. They put the hurt on the Elko Indians with a sharp 9-3 victory. Considering Fernley has won 11 matches by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new. Taetum Bill spent all seven innings on the mound, and...
Brace yourselves, Northern Nevada: Mormon cricket season is coming
Summer is around the corner, and while Southern Nevada must deal with an influx of tourists, some in the state are preparing for a different kind of swarm ... Mormon crickets. Some living in towns like Elko and Winnemucca have described the infestation as “biblical.”. These carnivorous, locust-like insects...
Baseball Recap: Spring Creek falls short of Wooster in the playoffs
It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Spring Creek can now relate to. They took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Wooster Colts on Thursday. Spring Creek's loss continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Elko Police Department Warns of K-9 Program Scam Calls
The Elko Police Department is warning residents of a scam call regarding the department's K-9 program. Officials say the caller is not from the Elko Police Department but asks for donations for the K-9 program. They also say that the Elko Police Department will never call anyone soliciting donations. If...
Vaqueros’ softball to open regional tournament vs. Sparks
The Fernley High School softball team will take on Sparks at 9 a.m. Thursday to open the 3A Northern Regional Tournament in Spring Creek. The Vaqueros enter the tournament as the No. 3 seed from the East, and advanced into the main bracket of the tournament via a forfeit by Wooster in a play-in game last Saturday.
Softball Game Preview: Carlin Plays at Home
The Carlin Railroaders have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome the Virginia City Muckers at 9:00 a.m. on Friday. Virginia City took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Carlin, who comes in off a win. In...
Man Arrested in Elko, Faces Drug and Weapon Charges
A man was arrested in Elko and faces drug and weapon charges. According to the Elko Police Department, after a monthslong investigation, the Elko Combined Narcotics Unit, along with Elko SWAT, searched a home in connection to drug trafficking and illegal weapons. The search happened on April 29. During the...
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