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Fugitive warrant leads to 7 arrests

Seven people were arrested Tuesday evening for allegedly possessing either drug paraphernalia or narcotics after police arrived at a home on North Leslie Street looking for a wanted person.

SolarReserve begins commissioning phase at Tonopah project

SolarReserve’s Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Project in Tonopah has reached a major milestone by entering the plant commissioning phase, when the project will be brought into full operating condition and will include performance testing and measurement.

New Italian south, familiar Italian in town

There’s new option in Italian food which opened its doors about three weeks ago on the south end. Tower Pizza, 3561 E. Kellogg Road, isn’t just a pizza place, it’s a trip to an authentic Italian kitchen, inspired by the owners’ mother and grandmother.

3 arrested after drug investigation

Three men were arrested Thursday after police allegedly found them in possession of methamphetamine and under the influence of narcotics following an investigation of a home on Comstock Circle.

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ELECTION 2014: Kunzi seeks second term as DA

Nye County District Attorney Brian Kunzi won a close victory over former Chief Civil Deputy District Attorney Ron Kent in the 2010 election, a 182-vote margin of victory, becoming the only Democrat to win countywide office that year.

Fireworks store owners stave off license push

Fireworks store owners persuaded Nye County commissioners Tuesday to keep a limit of six licenses, in a new fireworks ordinance that was passed 3-2 over the objections of free market advocates Frank Carbone and Donna Cox.

More study needed on medical pot zoning

Nye County commissioners Tuesday voted 3-2 to continue the heated discussion on zoning medical marijuana establishments until the next Pahrump meeting March 14, amid requests for tougher zoning from drug abuse counselors to more lenient restrictions that may create jobs.

NCSO offers new female self-defense classes

After a brief hiatus during the holiday season, the Women’s Self-Defense Class is back with a few changes and new sponsorship.

ELECTION 2014: Billman seeks full term as Nye County treasurer

Nye County Treasurer Richard Billman will be seeking voter approval in the 2014 election, after his appointment to fill the unexpired term of Mike Maher last May.

One critical in weekend rollover, car fire

One person was sent to the hospital in critical condition Saturday after their car rolled over on State Route 160 and caught fire.

VEA may face large fines over NNSS work

Valley Electric Association was ordered to appear at a show cause hearing by the Public Utilities Commission on why the cooperative shouldn’t be fined up to $63,000 for starting construction on the Nevada National Security Site innovation project before the PUC granted final approval.

Cannabis cup organizers clear another hurdle

Organizers of the tentatively scheduled High Desert Cup Music Festival and Cannabis Expo cleared another hurdle this week to hold the event at Petrack Park this April.

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