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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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Pahrump wineries help amend state’s industry expansion bill

Local wineries concerned that a bill would tarnish the state’s wine industry successfully added an amendment allowing for some regulation focused on Nevada-based fruit.

Animal shelter owner responds to complaint

A privately owned animal rescue was shut down March 24 after a complaint from a local resident prompted a visit from Nye County Animal Control.

Some Nye residents set to get new addresses

Some Nye County residents are set to get new addresses by the end of this year, pending completion and approval of a plan currently underway.

Wild and bad bills for Nye County getting thinned out

Local legislators gave an update on proposed laws governing water, hydrofracturing, guns on college campuses, public employees’ contracts and police officer body cameras during a rural legislator telephone conference on March 26.

How Reid’s departure could change Nevada landscape

U.S. Sen. Harry Reid’s Friday announcement that he will not seek re-election in 2016 left many Nevadans wondering what the future holds for the Silver State after its most powerful voice at home and in Washington passes from the scene.

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LV pot company wants Nye water

Nye County officials are crying foul over the discovery that Amargosa water was planned be used to grow marijuana in a Las Vegas cultivation facility.

Crime Corner, April 1

Altercation leads to arrest for narcotics

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