🌱 Why is Winnemucca now ranked Nevada’s most dangerous city?

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In today's newsletter:

• Why is Winnemucca now ranked Nevada's most dangerous city?

Also on today's calendar: Library Baby Bounce (1) Every Wednesday Ages 0-3 *Please only attend 1 per week and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 36 degrees.
• Wednesday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 82, low: 41.
• Thursday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 87 and low of 43 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Which Nevada Cities Have The Highest Crime Rates (b921hits.com) — New FBI-based rankings put Winnemucca at the top of Nevada's most dangerous cities, with the highest combined violent and property crime rates per capita. The article compares local numbers with larger cities like Reno and Las Vegas, highlighting how smaller communities, including Winnemucca, face serious safety challenges despite their size.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Winnemucca

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 30
• Library Baby Bounce (1) Every Wednesday Ages 0-3 →
  Humboldt County Library, 85 E. 5th Street, Winnemucca
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 30
• Library Baby Bounce (1) Every Wednesday Ages 0-3 *Please only attend 1 per week →
  Humboldt County Library, 85 E. 5th Street, Winnemucca
  10:00 am
• Library Free Teen Loteria Hangout Grades 9-12 →
  Humboldt County Library, 85 E. 5th Street, Winnemucca
  2:00 pm
• 10U Basketball League Boys Placement Session →
  Boys & Girls Club of Winnemucca, 1973 Whitworth Way, Winnemucca
  5:00 pm
• Library Free Adult Class: English Fluency for Beginners →
  Humboldt County Library, 85 E. 5th Street, Winnemucca
  5:00 pm
• Library Free Adult Class: English Fluency for Beginners • Registration Required →
  Humboldt County Library, 85 E. 5th Street, Winnemucca
  5:00 pm
• Free Family Paint & Create →
  Vesco Park Rec Center, 380 E. Haskell St., Winnemucca
  5:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Shirt Shack 20 Year Celebration →
  Shirt Shack, 4554 Grass Valley Road, Winnemucca
• Respite for Caregivers • Dementia →
  Pleasant Senior Center, 1480 Lay St., Winnemucca
  11:00 am
• Spooky Creature Exploration in Water Canyon Free with Nevada Outdoor School →
  Water Canyon Recreation Area, 1985 Hanson St., Winnemucca
  4:30 pm
• Spooky Creature Exploration in Water Canyon →
  Water Canyon Recreation Area, 1985 Hanson St., Winnemucca
  4:30 pm
Friday October 2
• Pink & Pearl Lung Cancer Education Event Free →
  Humboldt General Hospital, 118 E. Haskell St., Winnemucca
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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• Barrick Gold Corporation posted a job opening for Turquoise Ridge - Exploration Junior Geologist in Winnemucca. Apply here.
• Mondelez International posted a job opening for Part-Time Nabisco Merchandiser/Order Writer in Winnemucca. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Winnemucca here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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