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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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2 killed in 4-vehicle crash north of Las Vegas

Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash Wednesday morning about 50 miles north of Las Vegas on U.S. Highway 93.

Nye sergeant’s condition is improving

There’s good news about the recovery of Nye County Sheriff’s Sgt. Duane Downing, who was struck by a vehicle back in May.

Cliven and Carol Bundy are heading to Pahrump

On Friday, July 20 famed Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy and his wife Carol will be heading to the Pahrump Valley to take part in an Independent American Party-sponsored dinner, where residents will have the chance to meet the couple and hear Cliven speak during the event.

Runaway water tanks cause havoc in Pahrump neighborhood

A pair of large water tanks were spotted rolling around a residential neighborhood in Pahrump on Friday and reportedly caused havoc for some homeowners. Rainstorms did hit Pahrump on the day of the incident, though no major weather events were notated by the National Weather Service.

Federal lawmakers push for Yucca Mountain

Federal lawmakers from across the country made their way to Nye County to tour one of the area’s most debated developments of this century, and part of the preceding one: Yucca Mountain.

Back to School Health Fair set for the community

Nye County students may be enjoying their summer vacation but the start of the 2018-2019 school term is not far off and their parents will undoubtedly be turning their attention to preparations for the upcoming academic year.

Mojave Max gets a Nevada license plate

Mojave Max fans can now purchase a Nevada license plate featuring the picture of a desert tortoise.

Nye gaming revenues slip in May, stay positive on annual basis

Nye County gaming operators’ hot streak ended in May as operators experienced their first decline on a monthly basis in gaming win from the same time a year ago. Gaming establishments experienced single- and double-digit percentage increases from the summer of 2017 through the end of April.

New address for Pahrump’s Verizon store

After 15 years of operating in the same location, Pahrump’s Verizon store has moved to a new location, roughly a few hundred yards from its former location, which was just across from the Bob Ruud Community Center on Highway 160.

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