The Nye County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident in the area of Discovery Park and Comstock Park after shots were fired at a vehicle around 8 a.m. Wednesday morning.
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Area first responders found themselves on an unusual service call last Thursday afternoon when a bull escaped from the rodeo grounds at McCullough Arena on Basin Avenue just before 2:30 p.m.
The town of Pahrump saw its financial position strengthen during the last fiscal year as revenues continue to increase, according to an annual audit.
Miami, Florida-based lobbying firm Akerman LLP will continue representing Nye County in federal lobbying activities after county commissioners voted to continue the contract with the firm.
The Internal Revenue Service has dropped two tax proposals for reporting slot winnings. The IRS was considering mandating electronic player tracking as well as cutting the slot jackpot reporting threshold from $1,200 to a possible $600.
WASHINGTON — Nevada’s own Catherine Cortez Masto became the first Latina to serve in the Senate on Tuesday as lawmakers convened for the 115th Congress.
CARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval is preparing for his last regular legislative session that will culminate the efforts of his administration and define the mark he leaves as Nevada’s 29th chief executive.
On Sunday, Nevada joined Colorado, Oregon, Washington and Alaska in legalizing recreational marijuana for adults as the state’s voter-approved measure takes effect. So what is and isn’t be legal? And what does legalization bring with it?
Nevada’s new law expanding firearm background checks to private-party sales and transfers is facing another challenge: a lawsuit contending that it violates the state Constitution.
The concerns about a proper certification of a volunteer fire department in Amargosa Valley continue to persist amid the ongoing training, officials said.
One of the more popular attractions in Death Valley National Park will be closed through the spring.
Taxable sales in the county were up again in October, closing the fourth month of the fiscal year 2017 up 5.4 percent from the same time period last year.
A Pahrump man was arrested after his home caught on fire and fire officials discovered an alleged marijuana grow house which had nearly 200 plants inside.
The Beatty Town Advisory Board joined Nye County commissioners in their opposition to land withdrawal for the Nevada Test and Training Range.
CARSON CITY — The new year ushers in a handful of new laws in Nevada, ranging from recreational marijuana to registration of mopeds.