Commission changes fees for Ruud center

Nye Commissioners amended fee structures to allow not-for-profit organizations to use the Bob Ruud Community Center, located on Basin Road in Pahrump, without charge at a meeting held on April 7.

Attorney wants mental evaluation for high-speed chase suspect

The attorney for the man who commandeered a Nye County Sheriff’s cruiser and led deputies on a brief high-speed pursuit to the Nye County courthouse wants to waive an upcoming preliminary hearing and have his client mentally evaluated.

FROM THE EDITOR: Reaction to original bonfire plan was quite predictable

In 1990, attorney and Internet law expert Mike Godwin introduced an online argument theory that has come to be known as “Godwin’s Law.” Simply put, he stated, “As an online discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Nazis or Hitler approaches 1.”

Before Maddux and Harper, there was Wheezer Dell

David W. Toll had made a name for himself in Nevada as a writer, author, and publisher. He’s written with unabashed affection about the state and its people for decades.

Getting the garden to grow in harsh desert landscape

If you are sprucing up your yard and garden in the harsh desert land, you may want to heed some advice from experts in the field.

Crime Corner, April 10

Woman jailed after hit and run in parking lot

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

BUSINESS:

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.

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