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Nye County solar moratorium extended again

It’s been almost two years since Nye County instituted a renewable energy generation facility application moratorium and residents and developers alike have been awaiting the new county codes.

Fall Festival fun — PHOTOS

Check out the scene from the 2024 Pahrump Fall Festival. This year’s festival took place from Sept. 19-22 at Petrack Park.

Free clinic to offer medical, dental, vision care

The late Stan Brock founded Remote Area Medical (RAM) 39 years ago with the mission to provide free, quality health care to those in need. Next weekend RAM will be returning to the valley.

 
Jury seated for Fiore wire fraud trial in Las Vegas

The jury that will decide whether former Las Vegas Councilwoman Michele Fiore committed wire fraud was seated on the first day of her federal trial Tuesday.

Weigh in on the local state of healthcare

Desert View Hospital will facilitate a Community Needs Health Assessment and the public is invited to an information meeting to learn more about the purpose and process.

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COPS: Man arrested in road rage incident

Woman sent to jail for swindling elderly couple

A woman charged in March with stealing more than $60,000 from a local elderly couple was sentenced to do jail time Monday.

Commissioners approve StormReady preparedness program

A plan to be better prepared when severe weather strikes Nye County was approved by commissioners this month.

More details sought on $400,000 NCSO training facility

Nye County Sheriff Tony DeMeo didn’t get an early Christmas present with the approval of a $401,600 simulated training facility, as county commissioners Tuesday poked more holes in the proposed contract than a well-worn target.

UICN sues county over proposed well

Utilities Inc. of Central Nevada filed a lawsuit against Nye County last week seeking damages in excess of $20,000 after the company claimed the county violated a service contract with the private water and sewer utility.

Audit shows better accounting

Accountant Dan McArthur sitting in a chair in front of Nye County commissioners in December instead of in May, delivering the annual audit report for a fiscal year that ended July 1, is a good sign.

RV resort garners top honors

Lakeside’s RV facility has always been a popular spot for snowbirds. The grounds are manicured, free of debris and the amenities allow for outdoor entertainment.

Tonopah hospital files Chapter 11

Nye Regional Medical Center, a non-profit hospital in Tonopah, reportedly filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Friday.

Man sentenced to 13 years in child sex case

A 22-year-old man arrested in June was sentenced to a maximum of 13 years in prison Monday for engaging in sexual relations with at least three minors.

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