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Excessive heat warning in effect for valley

After a fairly mild May, temperatures are soaring as June begins, so much so that an excessive heat warning goes into effect today.

Wichman, Mattox debate the issues facing northern Nye County

In the Nye County District I debate last Friday, incumbent Commissioner Lorinda Wichman sought to fend off her main opponent, Scott Mattox of Amargosa Valley.

Poll: Nevadans favor balanced approach to public lands issues

CARSON CITY — Nevadans love their open space and public lands, favor renewable energy and are less likely to vote for a candidate who supported Bunkerville rancher Cliven Bundy in his 2014 standoff with federal authorities.

Report: Nevada senior citizens’ health near bottom

Nevada’s senior citizens’ health and quality of life were again ranked among the lowest nationally in a UnitedHealthcare report released last week, placing 42nd — a single spot above the state’s 2015 ranking.

Congresswoman critical of effort to push Yucca forward

CARSON CITY — It is a riddle for the ages: What is dead but never dies? The answer in Nevada is the proposed nuclear waste dump at Yucca Mountain.

Pahrump resident Villines seeking congressional seat

Pahrump resident Wayne J. Villines, a staunch constitutionalist, is seeking the Fourth Congressional District seat currently held by fellow Republican Cresent Hardy.

Carpenter Monroe taking another run for Congress

With very little name recognition, Fourth Congressional District Republican candidate Mike Monroe surprisingly earned more than 22 percent of the vote in the 2014 election, compared to winner and current incumbent Cresent Hardy’s 42 percent.

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