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Sportsman’s Quest: The Story Teller

The time of hunting and fishing conventions has come to an end and the hunting guides-outfitters have returned home to prepare for another season. I’m left with my head full of new stories and my sides still aching from laughing at the crazy tales and humorous, if sometimes dangerous, adventures we’ve shared at vendor booths, in the hallways, hotel rooms and yes, while sipping a beverage in the local “watering holes.”

Nye County delays impact fee increases

Hikes to Nye County’s impact fees were set to go into effect this month but officials have authorized a temporary stay on the increases, which now have an effective date of Aug. 13.

JIM BUTLER DAYS: Horseshoes group honors Tonopah founder

Six competitive horseshoe pitchers met in a Nevada town with roughly 2,000 residents and home of the Clown Motel, which is next to a cemetery that dates back to 1901 in Tonopah.

Groundbreaking set for new Tonopah elementary school

A ground-breaking ceremony is set for the construction of the new $25 million Tonopah Elementary School beginning at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29

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2 Nye County women vying to be on magazine covers

Time is winding down for two Nye County women looking to land on the cover of two different nationally circulated magazines.

Injured Nye County deputy continues to recover

Roughly four months after being struck by a vehicle while on duty, Nye County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Duane Downing’s condition is improving, according to his daughter Deidra Gromis, 25.

 
Gold Point ‘squatters’ may get to buy what they thought they owned

The Bureau of Land Management has announced plans to transfer ownership of the ghost town to Esmeralda County, ending a decadeslong property dispute that has prevented residents from getting clear title to the land.

Roadwork begins near Tonopah

Motorists planning to travel on U.S. 6, near Tonopah, may have to deal with roadwork in the coming weeks. A pilot car is part of the project occurring through the end of September.