NEVADA BIG HORN SHEEP HERD DOUBLES — With the help of the Nevada Department of Wildlife and sportsman’s groups, Nevada’s Desert Big Horn Sheep, the state animal, have repopulated successfully in the Virginia Range. It’s been around 5 years since about 50 sheep were released into the range, and since then the herd has doubled…… MORE

  ILLNESS STRIKES 10 WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOLS — The Washoe County Health District reports gastrointestinal illness outbreaks in 10 schools and day cares have sickened nearly 400 people. Health officials are working with the schools and daycare centers involved, documenting the illnesses and making recommendations to slow the spread, including excluding sick people and thoroughly cleaning shared surfaces. …… MORE