Heller pushes to include state geologist on Yucca tour

WASHINGTON — A scuffle over the guest list has added a last-minute twist to plans by a group of congressmen to visit Yucca Mountain, the once-touted Nevada site for nuclear waste now fenced off and empty after being terminated by President Barack Obama.

Sin-cleansing Easter bonfire brings reflective gathering

Despite protests on social media last week, Saturday’s public bonfire presented by a local church pastor went off without a hint of trouble.

Yucca visit by federal lawmakers set for Thursday

WASHINGTON — A federal delegation organized by the Department of Energy is scheduled to visit Yucca Mountain on Thursday.

2 sought in robbery of elderly man

The Nye County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two suspects who robbed an elderly Pahrump man at gunpoint over the weekend.

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 $23 million.

Nye 911 system questioned by County Commission

Nye County Commission Chairman Lorinda Wichman called for a revamp of Nye County 911 and the emergency dispatch system at a meeting of the Commission on Tuesday.

Man re-arrested twice while in jail

Christopher Biddy is having quite a run with the local law enforcement, most of it while in jail.

Crime Corner

Woman jailed for assault

Three arrested, one for attempted murder, after attacking woman

A woman was arrested on an attempted murder charge, and two others were arrested on various charges, in connection with an April 1 “jump” attack on a woman outside her home.

Saitta Trudeau set to open new body shop

If you have experience working in a body shop setting, Saitta Trudeau Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge has an opportunity for you.

Former principal moves into financial realm

A familiar face in the education community has re-emerged in the financial world.

Texan arrested on felony warrant in Tonopah

A Texas man was arrested in Tonopah over the weekend on several charges including attempting to escape police after it was discovered he was wanted on a felony warrant out of his home state.

IN PROFILE: Chris Witt

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Softball: Pitching under fire unjustly

For whatever reason, pitchers are the only players assigned the entire team’s wins and losses. This is unfortunate and that’s the way it has been in baseball throughout the history of the sport.

Letters to the Editor

Thank you to the generous lady at Irene’s

Division 1-A trying to find secure place

The Division I-A is going through some growing pains after three years of existence.

Don Brymer brought motorcycle racing to Madison Square Garden

Don Brymer was known back in his day for being a wild and crazy promoter who made motorcycle history. Most fans have long forgotten his feat or have died. He was a little known promoter that brought motorcycle racing indoors to Madison Square Gardens in New York in 1971.

Campus carry bill worries educator

Coined the “Campus Carry Bill,” Assembly Bill 148, passed the state Assembly with a vote of 24 – 15 on April 1.

Early Monday morning fire destroys family home

A fully-involved structure fire early Monday morning prompted an all-hands dispatch for local fire crews.

Arrested detention deputy appears before judge

The Nye County Detention deputy charged with domestic battery, gross child endangerment and assault with a deadly weapon is scheduled to be formally arraigned later this month.

County’s casino revenues slip

Nye County casinos reported a half-percent revenue decrease to $4.04 million in February compared to the same time last year, the state Gaming Control Board announced recently.

Calling all citizens to ax the tax now

In case you’re still not sure whether or not Gov. Brian Sandoval’s billion dollar giga-tax hike is not only a bad idea but completely unnecessary, conservatives in the state Assembly have now removed all doubt.

Reid announcement occasion for more bile

The day Harry Reid announced his retirement, Utah’s U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch told a radio reporter, “Reid is one of my friends, but he’s been a pathetic majority leader as far as I’m concerned. He thought he was doing right by protecting his side, but I think the American people resented him because he got nothing done.”