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Beatty board opposes solar project, questions impact

BEATTY — The Beatty Town Advisory Board on April 13 unanimously opposed a proposed 10,000-acre solar project near Ash Meadows, citing concerns over water, land use, and whether local communities would see any direct benefit from large-scale energy development moving through the region.

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Two flown to UMC after U.S. Highway 95 crash

Pahrump Valley Fire and Rescue Services, along with Mercy Air crews, maintained a very busy schedule as both agencies received numerous service calls in recent days.

 
Nellis ceremony honors Nevadans listed as MIA, ex-prisoners of war

One by one, members of the Rancho High School color guard placed a red rose onto a white and blue wreath on Friday at Nellis Air Force Base — each representing a Nevadan listed as missing in action in U.S. military conflicts.

Wells Fargo commits $5 million for tribal solar

Wells Fargo announced a philanthropic commitment of $5 million over three years to support solar projects in tribal communities across the U.S.

Effort seeks to assist rural areas

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking feedback on a plan to increase access to capital in rural areas by streamlining regulations for four rural development loan guarantee programs.

Survey data provides small business snapshot

The third quarter MetLife &U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index (Index) released indicates that the majority (69.7 percent) of small business owners have a positive outlook about their company and the small business environment in the United States.

Input sought on mine operations near Death Valley

The operators of a gold mine located just outside Death Valley National Park’s western border have proposed modifications to their plan of operations, the park announced.

Blasting begins in mountain pass between Las Vegas, Pahrump

The first day of blasting along Highway 160 brought about a long line of cars, trucks and commercial vehicles from the western edge of Mountain Springs to well over a mile of vehicles waiting to travel to Las Vegas.

Valley’s newly appointed CEO staying in Wisconsin

Valley Electric Association Inc.’s newly named CEO changed his mind about accepting the job just days after the cooperative’s board of directors announced he was set to take the position later in 2018.

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