Nye on Carson City, March 27

Bill limiting fed enforcement on state land discussed

California Lottery

No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in Wednesday’s drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $20 million.

School Menu

Nye County School District elementary menu for the week of March 30– April 3

Three-sport athlete works to improve his golf game each day

At 6 foot 2 inches tall and 205 pounds, junior Kelby Lindberg is one of the biggest golfers the team has. He made the varsity team for the second year in a row and is one of six golfers that the team will feature at its tournaments.

Woman charged with attempted murder

A 54-year-old Pahrump woman was arrested March 18 on several charges, including two counts of attempted murder after firing a gun at an occupied vehicle.

Hardy: Time for Nevada to talk Yucca Mountain

It was one of the first questions I was asked on the campaign trail last year. Do I support storing nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain?

Trojans take 2 out of 3 games; face tough opposition this week

The Trojans softball team took two of their last three games. In games on Thursday and Saturday their offense just overpowered their last two opponents, but hit a wall when they faced Spring Valley on Monday.

County employee turns stress reliever into business

During her time working as a dispatcher with the Nye County Sheriff’s Office, a local business woman turned to the kitchen to help her deal with stress that her daily grind presented.

VEA updates members in district meetings

The Valley Electric Association held their District 6 meeting March 18 at Nevada Treasure R.V. Resort to a less-than-anticipated audience.

Water District member quits

Citing a lack of time and progress by Nye County Water District, representative Michael Lach announced his resignation on March 23.

Crime Corner, March 25

Man jailed for drunk driving, had lengthy history

Balloon festival packs businesses, exceeds expectations

Operators of the annual balloon fest may look to expand the event next year after a second successful run that saw bigger-than-expected crowds with every hotel room in town booked.

Beatty struggles to find a pitcher

Beatty will have its first league game on April 17 and for Beatty Coach James Robertson that day could be delayed for another month and he would be OK with that.

IN PROFILE: Cindy Arnhart

BUSINESS:

Letters to the Editor

Medicare, Medicaid cuts could affect investment incentive

California Lottery

No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in Wednesday’s drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $19 million.

Two men airlifted to UMC after separate crashes

Pahrump Valley Fire and Rescue crews responded to two motor vehicle crashes requiring air transport to University Medical Center in Las Vegas.

Assembly GOP should tell Sandoval to go back to drawing board

I remember a time back in the 6th grade when I turned in a book report. Mr. Levanis reviewed it, handed it back to me and said, “This isn’t acceptable. Go back and do it over.”

A lottery is back on the legislative scene

“There’s a correlation between those who play the lottery and income,” Nevada economist Thomas Cargill said in 2005. “You know, the lottery is a regressive tax on people who are not very good at math. I saw that on a bumper sticker in California.”

Minimum wage increase proposal blindsides Democrats

CARSON CITY — Republicans blindsided Democrats on a Senate committee Friday when they amended an overtime bill to raise Nevada’s minimum wage to $9 an hour.

Gun bills moving through state Legislature

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Senate on Monday passed legislation prohibiting domestic violence abusers from possessing guns and making it easier for gun owners in other states to carry a concealed weapon in Nevada.

District discusses likely water fight

Nye County may be preparing for a legal fight over state legislation currently making its way through Carson City.

Nitrates exceeding EPA standards detected in Nye water

Some wells tested by federal officials returned higher-than-normal levels of nitrates exceeding safe drinking water standards.

Legislative committee to examine water bills this week

Three water bills that could have significant impact on water users in Nye County and statewide if passed are scheduled to be brought before Nevada legislative committees this week.

2 for 1: Water district adopts conservation resolution

The Nye County Water District adopted a non-binding resolution on March 23 requiring new commercial or industrial businesses located within the boundaries of the Pahrump Basin to file a water mitigation and conservation plan prior to development.

Hardy’s proposal for Yucca jolts Nevada

WASHINGTON — A call for Nevada to begin talks with the federal government over Yucca Mountain re-awakened strong feelings on Sunday over the prospects of burying high-level nuclear waste in the state.

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