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Nye County solar moratorium extended again

It’s been almost two years since Nye County instituted a renewable energy generation facility application moratorium and residents and developers alike have been awaiting the new county codes.

Fall Festival fun — PHOTOS

Check out the scene from the 2024 Pahrump Fall Festival. This year’s festival took place from Sept. 19-22 at Petrack Park.

Free clinic to offer medical, dental, vision care

The late Stan Brock founded Remote Area Medical (RAM) 39 years ago with the mission to provide free, quality health care to those in need. Next weekend RAM will be returning to the valley.

 
Jury seated for Fiore wire fraud trial in Las Vegas

The jury that will decide whether former Las Vegas Councilwoman Michele Fiore committed wire fraud was seated on the first day of her federal trial Tuesday.

Weigh in on the local state of healthcare

Desert View Hospital will facilitate a Community Needs Health Assessment and the public is invited to an information meeting to learn more about the purpose and process.

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County to acquire Manhattan cemetery

TONOPAH — Nye County acquired the historic Belmont courthouse after action by the Nevada Legislature last year, now the county will acquire the Mount Moriah Cemetery in Manhattan.

AG’s office charges Marshall over signs

The Nevada Attorney General’s Office charged Nye County Assistant Sheriff Rick Marshall with a single misdemeanor count of injury to property Wednesday.

Man wrecks stolen truck in sheriff’s parking lot

Though it’s always better for law enforcement to chase down suspected criminals, one local resident said she just reacted when her pickup truck was stolen from her yard Monday afternoon.

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DVH replaces its ER team

Desert View Hospital (DVH) CEO Kelly Adams believes greater efficiency inside the emergency room means shorter wait times, increased productivity and overall patient satisfaction.

New 911 system to be funded through 25-cent phone surcharge

TONOPAH — Residents of Nye County will soon be paying a 25-cent per month surcharge on their land line and cell phones, after recommendations of a 911 Advisory Committee were adopted by county commissioners Tuesday.

Crime Corner

COPS: Man flees accident because he’s scared — and buzzed

DEVELOPING: Boy, 3, killed in driveway accident

A 3-year-old boy was fatally injured Wednesday afternoon after two people were reportedly struck by a vehicle in a residential driveway on West Blosser Ranch Road.

Town board addresses misconceptions of incorporation

Pahrump Town Board member Dr. Tom Waters wants to set the record straight on the issue of incorporation — once again.

County approves $400,000 sheriff’s facility

TONOPAH — Nye County Commissioners voted 4-1 to allocate $401,600 for a sheriff’s department Simunitions House training facility.

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