Nevada Humanities opens grant application period

Nevada Humanities launched its Nevada Humanities American Rescue Plan Relief and Recovery Grants this week for humanities-focused nonprofit organizations in Nevada that have experienced hardship due to COVID-19. Nevada Humanities will provide American Rescue Plan Act funds to these affected organizations.

Exchange offers greater savings because of ARPA

Created by the state agency, the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange, the Nevada Health Link website is designed to help individuals and families find an affordable health insurance plan that fits their needs and budget.

Nye DA adds charges in fatal DUI crash

After roughly five months, the Nye County District Attorney’s Office has filed additional charges against the motorist accused of DUI, causing multiple fatalities.

Sisolak signs executive order to conserve wildlife habitat

Gov. Steve Sisolak signed an executive order Monday aimed at reversing “the long-term trend of loss of Nevada’s wild landscapes.”

 
NCSO details reported riot at Amargosa juvenile facility

Nye County sheriff’s office deputies responded to reports of a riot Sunday night at the Never Give Up juvenile facility in Amargosa.

Man dies while exploring Death Valley

Another person has died while hiking in triple-digit temperatures in Death Valley National Park in a one-week period.

Eviction moratoriums costly to landlords, Nevada economy, study finds

State and federal eviction moratoriums have been a lifeline for cash-strapped Nevadans but a study released Thursday finds the protections have battered Nevada’s economy and its landlords.

Rollover crash in Pahrump leaves 1 dead

The Nye County Sheriff’s Office reported a fatal rollover crash in Pahrump on Saturday.

3 high school football games canceled

A Nevada Interscholastic Association spokesman said several high school games have been canceled for various reasons, including COVID concerns, brush fires and a shortage of players.

Small business relief available in rural Nevada

Funding for entrepreneurs and business owners in rural Nevada is available through a program launched in the Silver State.

Town to keep Pahrump Fall Festival in-house

After being forced to forgo the Pahrump Fall Festival in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, town and county officials promised the local community that this year’s event would be even bigger and better and they are quite excited to see the beloved community event return for 2021.

Public input sought regarding Nevada ARPA spending

Regardless of where one falls on the spectrum when it comes to their opinions on the COVID-19 pandemic, it is undeniable that the public health situation over the last 18 months has had devastating impacts all across the state of Nevada as well as the entire country.

Pahrump Food Truck Fiesta canceled

Those who were eagerly looking forward to next weekend’s Food Truck Fiesta will undoubtedly suffer immense disappointment upon learning that the planned community event has now been canceled, with event organizer Doug Dubin officially withdrawing his application for a festival permit at the Nye County Commission’s last meeting.

Letters to the Editor

No excuse for frustrating experience at area DMV so says a Times reader

Plans for BLM emergency horse gather now underway

Plans to gather approximately 450 wild horses on the Stone Cabin Herd Management Area (HMA) are now underway courtesy of the Bureau of Land Management.

NyE Coalition hosting chronic disease workshops

Those who are suffering from chronic diseases may want to consider attending NyE Communities Coalition’s Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshop.

Canceled Conversations with AG Ford session rescheduled

After having to unexpectedly cancel the sixth session of Conversations with AG Ford last month, the Nevada Attorney General’s Office is once again ready to engage with local community members and its sixth session of the outreach initiative that kicked off in February is now scheduled to take place this coming Wednesday.

Man accused of DUI crashes at local RV park

A mixture of alcohol and prescription drugs led to the arrest of a motorist, according to the Nye County Sheriff’s Office.

Federal extended unemployment to expire Sept. 4

The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation announced on Thursday that several thousand jobs were added back to the state’s economy and the unemployment rate also dipped in July.

Argosy completes survey of Nye lithium project

Argosy Minerals Limited, an Australian company that owns the Tonopah Lithium Project located in the Big Smoky Valley about 40 minutes from Tonopah, recently completed a magnetotelluric (MT) resistivity field on site, according to the press release.

Raiders vaccine requirement not impacting secondary ticket market

Despite causing a stir with some fans, the Raiders decision to only allow vaccinated fans attend the team’s home games at Allegiant Stadium hasn’t appeared to impact the secondary ticket market.

 
Raiders defense dominates against Rams in joint practice

The Raiders defense pushed the Rams around and came up with four interceptions against quarterback Matthew Stafford during the first of two joint practices this week.

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