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Rabies Cases Confirmed in Bats Highlight Importance of Vaccinations in Nevada

Friday, May 23

The Nevada Department of Agriculture Animal Disease Laboratory has confirmed two cases of rabies in Big Brown bats in Carson City and Washoe County since the start of the year. Bats are commonly found in Nevada, particularly active from May to October. On average,... Read More.

Norovirus Outbreaks at Nevada County Camp Affecting Butte County Students

Monday, May 19

Butte County Public Health is notifying the community about ongoing norovirus outbreaks at an outdoor environmental camp in Nevada County, which have affected elementary school students from Butte County. There have been three separate outbreaks at the camp, prompting officials to inform parents and... Read More.

Pilot Safely Lands Small Aircraft After Engine Failure in Nevada

Wednesday, April 16

Aircraft Emergency Landing. This afternoon (4/16/25) a small aircraft departed Stead, NV and experienced a catastrophic engine failure over Hallelujah Junction. The pilot was able to glide to Scott Road and made a safe landing on the dirt road. Our officer was in the... Read More.

Sierra Nevada Cancels Beer Camp and Oktoberfest 2023 Amid Rising Costs and Weather Concerns

Thursday, March 20

Sierra Nevada Brewing Company has decided to cancel this year's Beer Camp and Oktoberfest events due to several challenges. The company cited rising production costs, declining ticket sales, and unpredictable weather as the primary reasons for this decision. They are in the process of... Read More.

Sierra Nevada BigHorn Sheep

Thursday, March 6

Kudos to Nate Hurner at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,... Read More.

Cross-Border Effort Leads to Capture of Mexican Fugitive in Nevada

Wednesday, March 5

On March 4, 2025, the U.S. Marshals Service Nevada Violent Offender Task Force, in collaboration with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), successfully apprehended Guillermo Verano-Cruz, a Mexican fugitive facing charges of aggravated sexual assault. The arrest took place on Highway 50 in Carson... Read More.

New Avian Flu Variant in Nevada Dairy Cattle Shows Concerning Genetic Mutation

Monday, February 10

The newer variant of avian influenza that recently infected dairy cattle in Nevada has a genetic change that’s thought to help the virus copy itself in mammals — including humans — more easily, according to a new technical brief from the US Department of... Read More.

Bighorn Sheep Reintroduced to Northwestern Nevada by BLM and Wildlife Officials

Monday, January 27

Bureau Of Land Management in partnering with Nevada Wildlife has made Northern Nevada home to bighorn sheep. The bighorn sheep were captured in Oregon to be released on BLM land north of Reno. There is 16 ewes and 4 rams released to help improve... Read More.

Triumphant Finale for Lassen with Marley Smiths Spectacular Finish at Sierra Nevada Classic

Monday, December 30

Congratulation! Sierra Nevada Classic is a wrap. Lassen did a good job and wrestled some tough matches. Marley Smith took home 3rd place and also recorded a 13 second fall.

Sierra Nevada Skiers Rejoice as Early Storms Blanket Tahoe Resorts

Friday, December 20

Christmas came early for Northern California skiers as a weekend storm brought a much-needed boost to the Sierra Nevada, dumping several feet of snow and reviving a lackluster start to the season. In the past five days, the mountains near Lake Tahoe received more... Read More.

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Rabies Cases Confirmed in Bats Highlight Importance of Vaccinations in Nevada

Norovirus Outbreaks at Nevada County Camp Affecting Butte County Students

Pilot Safely Lands Small Aircraft After Engine Failure in Nevada

Sierra Nevada Cancels Beer Camp and Oktoberfest 2023 Amid Rising Costs and Weather Concerns

Sierra Nevada BigHorn Sheep

Cross-Border Effort Leads to Capture of Mexican Fugitive in Nevada

New Avian Flu Variant in Nevada Dairy Cattle Shows Concerning Genetic Mutation

Bighorn Sheep Reintroduced to Northwestern Nevada by BLM and Wildlife Officials

Triumphant Finale for Lassen with Marley Smiths Spectacular Finish at Sierra Nevada Classic

Sierra Nevada Skiers Rejoice as Early Storms Blanket Tahoe Resorts

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