Conine hosting virtual series to honor Black History Month

Nevada Treasurer Zach Conine will host a virtual event series in recognition of Black History Month featuring interviews with influential and inspiring African-American leaders from across the state.

CARES Act fraud likely spurred spike in criminal cases

The U.S. Small Business Administration has referred more criminal cases — including two from Nevada — to federal prosecutors in 2020 than in any year during the past two decades.

BLM seeks comments on Goldfield Basin Project

The Bureau of Land Management Battle Mountain District, Tonopah Field Office is asking the public to review and provide comment on a draft environmental assessment for Beach Mining LLC’s proposed Goldfield Basin Project, a placer gold mine located in Lida Valley, approximately 15 miles south of Goldfield.

Case closed for Nye County Commissioner Leo Blundo

Nye County Commissioner Leo Blundo responded on Wednesday to the Nevada Attorney General’s Office declining to file charges over allegations of misconduct of a public officer, among other accusations.

Nevada sees 5th straight day of fewer than 1K new COVID-19 cases

Nevada on Thursday reported 889 new coronavirus cases and 51 additional deaths over the preceding day, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.

Rosen reintroduces bills targeting rural health care

U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., announced the reintroduction of the Improving Access to Health Care in Rural and Underserved Areas Act and the Data Mapping to Save Moms’ Lives Act Thursday, bills aimed at supporting health care in rural and underserved areas.

Tonopah is Home: Karmin Greber

Karmin Greber’s planned stop for the summer in Tonopah led to a stay of over three decades—one that has included countless acts of community service to the town of Tonopah.

Letters to the editor

Even in ancient Rome they had political corruption

Nye County meeting to focus on COVID-19, resolution to demand lifting of restrictions

It’s not often that the Nye County Commission holds a meeting with one particular topic as the common thread for nearly all of items on the agenda but that is precisely what will take place tomorrow when commissioners meet to discuss a variety of COVID-19 related items.

Neese, Quinteros win divisions at PVTBC tournament

Rebekah Quinteros rolled games of 300, 279 and 265 for a 1,060 series Saturday to win Division B and the handicap side pot to take home $130, making her the big winner at the Pahrump Valley Tournament Bowling Club’s 8-9-pin No Tap tournament at the Pahrump Nugget Bowling Center.

Super Bowl expected to set legal betting record

U.S. bettors will place more than $500 million in wagers on Super Bowl LV at legal online and retail sports books across 21 U.S. jurisdictions where sports betting in some form is legal, according to projections by PlayUSA, which provides news and analysis of the U.S. gaming industry.

Cortez Masto’s bills aim to support small business

U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, re-introduced two pieces of legislation to help Nevada’s small businesses compete in the 21st century economy.

EmployNV offers resources for employers, job seekers

With today’s business environment complicated by COVID-19, University of Nevada, Reno Extension will offer free online town halls on EmployNV and its business hubs. An English-language session will be held Feb. 3, and a Spanish-language session will be held the following Wednesday, Feb. 10.

Gaming win rises at the end of 2020

Gaming win for Nye County casino properties stayed on a positive path to end 2020—a common result since casinos reopened earlier this year.

Family remembers Don Chairez

A longtime Nevada judge and attorney has died from complications related to the COVID-19 virus.

12 newcomers join 2021 Nevada Legislature

Twelve newcomers to Carson City — two in the state Senate, 10 in the Assembly — will join the Nevada Legislature when it convenes on Feb. 1.

Six legislators announce Nevada Freedom Caucus

Six members of the Nevada Assembly on Tuesday announced the formation of the Nevada Legislative Freedom Caucus, a coalition of state legislators committed to advancing the cause of limited government and constitutional principles.

Vaccine information now available online, by phone

Nye County announced it now has a COVID-19 Vaccine Information and Resources page and a Vaccine Interest Form, along with a COVID-19 Vaccine Interest Phone Line (775-751-6313). People who are unable to go online and fill out the interest form may call and leave their information.

Sisolak welcomes FEMA reimbursement for Guard

Gov. Steve Sisolak on Tuesday welcomed the news that President Joe Biden directed the Federal Emergency Management Agency to fully reimburse states for the cost of National Guard personnel and emergency costs dating to the beginning of the pandemic in January 2020.

New guidance issued for COVID vaccination events

The Nevada Health Response Center on Tuesday issued two additional pieces of guidance related to Nevada’s immunization efforts.

Death Valley rockslide claims canyoneer’s life

Canyoneer Justin Ibershoff, 38, of Los Angeles, died Saturday, Jan. 30, in an accident in Death Valley National Park, according to the park and the Inyo County Sheriff’s Office.

Some Medicaid recipients can get rides for vaccines

Nevada Medicaid is offering Medicaid recipients a flexible same-day transportation service with a variety of options including gas mileage reimbursement, bank card funding to take the bus and, in most instances, same-day rides from ride services to help them get vaccinated against COVID-19.

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