HALLECK — Driving too fast for snowy conditions may have led to the death of a Montello man involved in a rollover accident Monday morning on Interstate 80 at the Halleck exit, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. Full Story »
ELKO — Pat Tsunemori, principal at the Elko Institute for Academic Achievement, has been placed on paid administrative leave. Full Story »
ELKO — Steady snowfall and icy temperatures made travel hazardous Monday on northeastern Nevada roads. Full Story »
ELKO — A shoplifting suspect was Tased by sheriff’s deputies Monday after he failed to comply with their commands at Joe’s Roadside Market. Full Story »
ELKO — While the need for blood donations typically increases during the holiday season, fewer people tend to donate. Full Story »
WELLS — An Idaho man was arrested on drug charges and for running away from officers Sunday after a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 93 in Wells. Full Story »
• Studded snow tires are permitted between Oct. 1 and April 30. Full Story »
ELKO — Although the number of Elko County building permits issued more than doubled last month compared to November 2008, total valuation declined by about $6 million. Full Story »
ELKO — Elko police have verified that a report was filed in October regarding an alleged assault at Adobe Middle School involving a boy and his female teacher. Full Story »
Name, age, address Place of arrest Charges; bail Dec. 6 Joel Duke Stewart, 20, Elko Indian Hills and Hayes Street Two counts of contruting to the delinquency of a minor; $1,264 Full Story »
ELKO — Many of the Elko County Sheriff’s Office cold cases are centered on people found murdered, but there are other scenarios that have added to the number of binders and boxes found in the cold case division of the sheriff’s office. Full Story »
ELKO — Even with Black Friday out of the way, many people are still out and about finishing their Christmas shopping, leaving many open to exploitation by burglars and identity thieves. But with a little savvy and a few extra precautions, people can avoid becoming victims. Full Story »
ELKO — Northside Elementary School students may get early-out days if Elko County school trustees accept a proposal by administrators during their meeting Tuesday. Full Story »
ELKO — The Elko Convention Center was filled Saturday and Sunday with an array of gift items for the upcoming holidays. The 33rd Annual Nurses’ Bazaar featured 65 vendors this year, many coming from Idaho and Utah. BrightPath Adult Enrichment Center hosts the bazaar every year to raise money for its programs. Full Story »
Name, age, address Place of arrest Charge, bail Dec. 4 Brandon Alex Archuleta, 20, Spring Creek 700 block of Holiday Drive Warrant; $1,615 Juan Jimenez, 24, Elko Stitzel Drive and Wildwood Way Warrant; $927 Derek John Cowles, 28, Elko Walnut and Fifth streets Warrant; $500 Justin Krause, 20, Elko South Fifth Street and Wilson Avenue Minor in consumption; $237 The charges listed above do not ... Full Story »
Name, age, address Place of arrest Charge, bail Dec. 5 Jon Doyle Tybo, 22, Elko Indian View Heights and Buckskin Drive Two tribal charges; $1,000 Derrick Wes Gibson, 28, Elko Indian View Heights and Buckskin Drive Two tribal charges; $1,000 Patricia Kay Wornstaff, 56, Jackpot U.S. Highway 93, mile marker 141 DUI, failure to use turn signal; $1,239 William Elton Kaye, 33, Wendover, Utah Wendover ... Full Story »
Name, age, address Place of arrest Charge, bail Dec. 6 Joel Duke Stewart, 20, Elko Indian Hills and Hayes Street Two counts of contruting to the delinquency of a minor; $1,264 Full Story »
District Court Sept. 14 Charles Edwin Wright, 69, of Spring Creek was sentenced by District Judge Mike Memeo to serve 24-65 months in prison with credit for seven days served after being found guilty by a jury May 27 of driving under the influence with one or more prior felony convictions. He was arrested in March 2006 by an Elko County sheriff’s deputy. Full Story »
SPARKS — “Climategate” should lead to “all kinds of investigations,” Western Business Roundtable President and Chief Executive Officer Jim Sims told a Northwestern Mining Association audience. Full Story »
ELKO — The Elko Police Department is investigating a number of burglaries that have happened in the area of town around Mountain View Elementary School on Elko’s north side. Full Story »
LAURA PIERONI - Free Press Staff Writer ELKO — About 500 Nativity scenes were on display when the Fifth Annual Crèche Exhibit opened Thursday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Full Story »
ELKO — City Council will decide whether to fund a feasibility study for a recreation center in the Elko area during a 4 p.m. meeting Tuesday. Full Story »
ELKO — An Elko man was arrested at his home Thursday evening after being found in possession of a stolen motorcycle. Full Story »
ELKO — November 2009 was the second driest November on record, according to the National Weather Service. It was so dry it barely registered on the scale. Full Story »
During their Tuesday meeting, commissioners: • Unanimously passed a resolution about the Jarbidge community time capsule, which contains items from 1909-2009. The time capsule will be opened in 2109. Full Story »
Christmas decorations illuminate Berlin's main shopping streets. AP Photo/Franka Bruns
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