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No more squatting – new law targets homeless on vacant, private property

Nye County McGill said the purpose of the new code is to authorize the sheriff’s office to make contact with people occupying vacant private property or a property with a vacant building and demand to see a lease agreement.

VEA names new CEO

Hamlin will return to Pahrump for his first day as CEO of the co-op on Dec. 9.

Jury finds Michele Fiore guilty on federal wire fraud charges

Former Las Vegas City Councilwoman Michele Fiore was accused of using donations meant for a statue of a fallen police officer on her personal expenses.

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Texan arrested on felony warrant in Tonopah

A Texas man was arrested in Tonopah over the weekend on several charges including attempting to escape police after it was discovered he was wanted on a felony warrant out of his home state.

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Campus carry bill worries educator

Coined the “Campus Carry Bill,” Assembly Bill 148, passed the state Assembly with a vote of 24 – 15 on April 1.

Early Monday morning fire destroys family home

A fully-involved structure fire early Monday morning prompted an all-hands dispatch for local fire crews.

Arrested detention deputy appears before judge

The Nye County Detention deputy charged with domestic battery, gross child endangerment and assault with a deadly weapon is scheduled to be formally arraigned later this month.

County’s casino revenues slip

Nye County casinos reported a half-percent revenue decrease to $4.04 million in February compared to the same time last year, the state Gaming Control Board announced recently.

Local brothel offers to host Reid’s retirement party

Now that Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid has announced he will not seek re-election in 2016, everyone is trying to get in on celebrating his career, including an industry Reid tried to abolish.

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