Churchill County News

The federal government has robbed the states again. When President Barack Obama toured Nevada during his presidential campaign, he touted the development of alternative energy and what it could do for the Silver State.

A soldier in the U.S. Army pleaded guilty on Tuesday in District Court to one count of grand larceny for stealing more than $3,000 from Taco Bell.

A Winnemucca woman who was a passenger in a Ford crew cab pickup was killed Friday in a multi-vehicle accident on Interstate 80.

Ron Rudden/Churchill County photo Winds toppled trees throughout Churchill County on Friday including this tree that blocked traffic on St.

The percentage of Nevadans out of work went down in October for the first time since February 2008 including those in Churchill County.

Kim Lamb/LVN photo Maintenance Mechanic Mark Kelsey stands near one of the generators at the Soda Lake 1 geothermal plant.

Churchill County Commissioners will meet Thursday at 1:15 p.m. at the county administration building for a regular scheduled meeting.

Melissa Ann Messick pleaded guilty on Tuesday in District Court for her role in narcotic activity resulting from a North Central Narcotics Task Force investigation in October.

One of two men accused of beating another man with a sledge hammer during a robbery in Fallon has agreed to a plea bargain arrangement with Churchill County prosecutors.

Kenneth McClelland avoided trial by agreeing to a plea agreement with the Churchill County District Attorney's office on Monday.

Puncturevine is an annual weed found all over Fallon and Churchill County, especially along roadsides.

Sarah Joyner, left, Jordyn Crowley and Kadie Zeller are three of the cast members from the combined Churchill County junior and senior high school production of "Annie." "Annie" will be performed at the CCHS Theater from Nov.

Lyle Gardner was in District Court on Tuesday for sentencing, but the District Attorney's Office asked to continue the case.

Kim Lamb/LVN photo Dina Cervantes, left, and Aaron Edwards run through a dance number at the CCHS Auditorium during rehearsals for Fallon's Got Talent.

The Churchill County Commissioners held a regular meeting Thursday morning where they discussed or took action on the following items: Request for donation from the Fallon Swing Kids.

A 19-year-old Fallon man was sentenced Tuesday in District Court to a regimental discipline program.

The first annual talent competition, Fallon's Got Talent, debuts Friday at 7 p.m. at the Churchill County High School Theater, and organizers are seeking a good crowd because proceeds will go to the Care Net Pregnancy Care Center of Churchill County.

Special to the LVN Northside Early Learning Center's "Family Fall Festival" featured teachers having craft booths whereby families were able to make and take home projects to celebrate the season.

Jayden Hale of Fallon has just punted the football during the local NFL Punt, Pass and Kick competition on Oct.

Stephanie Carroll joins the LVN staff. The Lahontan Valley News announced changes to its editorial staff and coverage on Friday.