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A big weekend for Sleep in Heavenly Peace

With a fantastic fundraiser hosted by the Pahrump Elks Lodge #2796 and an incredible, record-setting turnout for its Bunks Across America initiative, September was certainly a big month for Nye County Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP).

‘Nuisance fires’ investigated

Officials are hoping area residents will keep vigilant for suspicious individuals or activity.

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Fuchsel arraigned in court on Wednesday in Tonopah

The Tonopah woman facing animal cruelty charges appeared in Tonopah Justice Court on Wednesday.

County tax auction sees increase in parcels

Nye County held its annual tax auction Wednesday at the commission chambers in Pahrump, selling off parcels of land that previous owners lost for back taxes.

New Mountain Valley medical clinic holds open house

The Mountain Valley Physicians Group held an open house and ribbon cutting Wednesday, to show off its new clinic to the public and introduce their staff, including their newest physician, David Rivas to the community.

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

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.

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