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Hardy joins lawmakers on educational tour of Yucca

Nevada Congressman Cresent Hardy emerged from Thursday’s tour of Yucca Mountain restating the need for an “honest” discussion about the proposed nuclear waste site, and then let science be the guide.

Nye lacking in exercise options

A recent health study that ranked Nye the unhealthiest county in the state pointed out Nevada’s average population had over four times the access to exercise opportunities than the over 44,000 people that call the mostly rural area home.

Commission changes fees for Ruud center

Nye Commissioners amended fee structures to allow not-for-profit organizations to use the Bob Ruud Community Center, located on Basin Road in Pahrump, without charge at a meeting held on April 7.

Attorney wants mental evaluation for high-speed chase suspect

The attorney for the man who commandeered a Nye County Sheriff’s cruiser and led deputies on a brief high-speed pursuit to the Nye County courthouse wants to waive an upcoming preliminary hearing and have his client mentally evaluated.

Crime Corner, April 10

Woman jailed after hit and run in parking lot

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Heller pushes to include state geologist on Yucca tour

WASHINGTON — A scuffle over the guest list has added a last-minute twist to plans by a group of congressmen to visit Yucca Mountain, the once-touted Nevada site for nuclear waste now fenced off and empty after being terminated by President Barack Obama.

Sin-cleansing Easter bonfire brings reflective gathering

Despite protests on social media last week, Saturday’s public bonfire presented by a local church pastor went off without a hint of trouble.

Yucca visit by federal lawmakers set for Thursday

WASHINGTON — A federal delegation organized by the Department of Energy is scheduled to visit Yucca Mountain on Thursday.

2 sought in robbery of elderly man

The Nye County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two suspects who robbed an elderly Pahrump man at gunpoint over the weekend.

Nye 911 system questioned by County Commission

Nye County Commission Chairman Lorinda Wichman called for a revamp of Nye County 911 and the emergency dispatch system at a meeting of the Commission on Tuesday.

Man re-arrested twice while in jail

Christopher Biddy is having quite a run with the local law enforcement, most of it while in jail.

Crime Corner

Woman jailed for assault

Three arrested, one for attempted murder, after attacking woman

A woman was arrested on an attempted murder charge, and two others were arrested on various charges, in connection with an April 1 “jump” attack on a woman outside her home.

Saitta Trudeau set to open new body shop

If you have experience working in a body shop setting, Saitta Trudeau Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge has an opportunity for you.

Former principal moves into financial realm

A familiar face in the education community has re-emerged in the financial world.

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