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Man dead, son charged with open murder

Emergency lifesaving efforts were immediately applied, but man eventually succumbed to his injuries.

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County considers federal study for fracking impact

TONOPAH — A possible $410,000 study of groundwater in Big Smoky Valley, which is the the possible site of hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” to extract the oil, is being considered by the Nye County Water District Board.

Utility gets various input for Willow Creek property

The water company that owns the Willow Creek told residents Wednesday proposing projects for the former golf course the company isn’t allowed to turn a profit from activities at the park because of state regulations, adding a new parking area may have to be constructed.

Great Basin gets financial shot in the arm

Great Basin College announced this week that two campuses will receive $2 million as part of the Trade Adjustment Act Community College Career Training grant awards.

Construction begins to upgrade health care using broadband

Rural Nevada hospitals, schools and other entities will soon have the opportunity to access faster broadband connections than ever before. The public can benefit, too, assuming local wireless phone and Internet providers are interested in purchasing the service wholesale and offering it to residents.

Fall Festival vendors report better turnout

Jody Memmott, of Las Vegas, who ran the Texas Twister drink stand at this year’s Pahrump Fall Festival, said the day gets pretty long by the time the late concerts end, then she has to wake up early the next morning and do it again.

Body found on outskirts of town

Nye County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating the death of a 27-year-old southern California woman whose body was discovered in the desert along Hafen Ranch Road on Thursday.

Candidates go on the stump at Fall Festival

Appearances at the annual Fall Festival are a must on the political calendar and candidates were busy meeting the public, in one way or another, as the race for the Nov. 4 election goes into its final stretch.

School district needs millions for infrastructure

Nye County School District officials are trying to raise voters’ support to address nearly $17.7 million for various capital projects by extending current bonds by 10 years.

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