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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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Woman jailed for domestic violence

Man sentenced to state prison for insurance fraud

Pahrump resident Roy Cavill, 75, was sentenced last week to 43-to-108 months in Nevada State Prison for an insurance fraud case from 2008.

State’s Democrats wrestle with unity

Nevada State Democratic Party Spokesman Marla Turner was in Nye County on March 19 with a rally-cry toward unity. Turner was candid with local party members about the impacts of the 2014 general election stating, “We got our clocks cleaned.”

GOP Assemblyman updates Nye on legislation

On March 21 Assemblyman James Oscarson briefed the Nye County GOP on movement of proposed legislation in Nevada’s 78th legislative session. “Well,” he said, “Carson City is a mess.”

Pahrump sees tourism gains with Vegas firm partnership

The marketing and tourism efforts by the Town of Pahrump have made strides over the past year, with the help of an outside public relations firm.

Charges dropped in sexual assault case

Chad Lee Richter has seen charges against him relating to alleged sexual acts involving a young girl dropped.

Pit bull owner denied release

Dog owner Ricky Davidson will remain behind bars until his next scheduled court appearance in a month.

Woman charged with attempted murder appears in court

The local woman charged with attempted murder made her initial court appearance Thursday for the felony charges stemming from her allegedly firing a gun at an occupied vehicle.

Illinois man built Amargosa brothel from ground up

Guy Brenkman was born in Illinois in February 1947. He got into the liquor business and over the years owned several night clubs and neighborhood taverns in Peoria, Illinois.

Study: Nye is state’s unhealthiest county

Nye County is at the bottom of a dubious list, being named last in a health ranking of counties in Nevada.

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