Jim Hartman: John McCain’s final argument and global leadership

U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona, in his new book, “The Restless Wave,” makes the case that few national leaders are willing and able to articulate today — the need for a robust American presence on the world stage. The book is McCain’s closing argument in a life lived in defense of this responsibility.

Nye deputy assists at Vegas shooting scene

A Las Vegas police officer shot a security guard outside a south valley store Saturday afternoon after the man opened fire inside the shop following an argument with his manager, law enforcement officials said.

California Lottery

No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in Saturday’s drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $23 million.

Small business optimism hits record high

Small business optimism is at an all-time high in the latest quarterly Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index, conducted July 11-18, 2018.

‘Nevada in Africa’ trade mission wraps up

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval’s trade mission to Africa concluded this month in the coastal city of Durban, South Africa.

IRS issues proposed regulations for businesses

The Internal Revenue Service issued proposed regulations this month for a new provision allowing many owners of sole proprietorships, partnerships, trusts and S corporations to deduct 20 percent of their qualified business income.

BLM oil and gas lease sale includes parcels in Nye

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management will offer 144 parcels in Nye, Eureka, White Pine, Lincoln and Elko counties totaling approximately 295,174.30 acres in the Ely and Elko District’s at its September quarterly oil and gas lease sale.

Pahrump home condemned, declared a nuisance

A Pahrump home on River Plate Drive has been condemned by Nye County Code Enforcement and was officially declared a public health and safety hazard. Due to the lack of action by the property owners, the county will now undertake the work necessary to eliminate the nuisance conditions with all expenses associated to be charged to the property owners.

Hof files lawsuit against Nye County officials in wake of business closures

The battle between Nevada businessman Dennis Hof and Nye County now has yet another lawsuit in the mix, with Hof filing a complaint for declaratory and injunctive relief as well as damages following the forced closure of two of his businesses.

 
Nye schools back in session

Preparations have been underway for hundreds of parents, students and teachers, along with school administration in the valley, to ready for the first day of instruction at Nye County School District schools.