Spring Creek News

Julia Betancur and dad Michael talk with Kelly Farrison 2nd grade teacher at Spring Creek Elementary School in Bonita Springs.

Hundreds of former students have contacted a Richardson elementary school to protest renovation plans that will paint over student murals that have lined the walls for decades.

This story originally appeared on RGJ.com on Jan. 15, 2009. It was one of the top-read stories of 2009.

Editor's note: Nevada women's basketball junior guard Johnna Ward gives Wolf Pack fans insights into the team's 2009-10 season.

The Ruby Pony Express Station has been relocated to the museum in Elko. Candy Moulton ENLARGE A collection of both North American and African wildlife is on display in the Wanamaker Wildlife exhibit at the Northeastern Nevada Museum.

Joseph Peter Gill, 87, of Yerington, Nevada, passed away quietly at his daughter's home in Yerington, surrounded by his family, on Sunday afternoon, November 29, 2009.

Nevada's Gaming Control Board recommended approval of applications Wednesday for new ownership of six Northern Nevada casinos run by the Holder Hospitality Group, including the now-closed Silver Club in Sparks.

Federal regulators have faulted Newmont Mining Corp. for a fatal Elko County mine accident in June.

Capt. Brian Moore, USAF, won the 2009 Nevada State Skeet overall championship at the Spring Creek Gun Club in Elko, with a Spring Creek Club record of 399 out of 400.

Luis Dutan watches his youngest daughter, Ashley, dine at the "boo hoo" breakfast at Spring Creek Elementary School.

Luis Dutan watches his youngest daughter, Ashley, dine at the "boo hoo" breakfast at Spring Creek Elementary School.

Jeremy Bruce Clarke, 27, and Lindsay Nicole Carter, 26, both of Reno. Gatlin James Casey, 23, and Tessa Devona Miller, 18, both of Reno.