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Friends of Nevada Wilderness maintaining local trails

Nevada is a state filled with beautiful wilderness areas, many of which can be found right here in Nye County, but the value and benefits of those areas cannot be realized unless they can be accessed by the everyday person.

Pinkbox opening in Pahrump Nugget

An illuminated oversized doughnut already overlooks Highway 160, in a central area of Pahrump where passersby will see it on their way to Death Valley. Many local leaders in the valley are excited about the grand opening of popular chain Pinkbox Doughnuts beginning at 11 a.m. on Saturday inside the Pahrump Nugget Hotel & Casino.

Pahrump man injured in gunfire with deputy

Nye County Sheriff Joe McGill told the Pahrump Valley Times the incident occurred at a residence along Bunarch Road at approximately 7:30 a.m. on May 14.

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Las Vegas officials cite coverups, lies in Yucca debate

As they’ve done in the past when the Yucca Mountain Project received billions of federal dollars for studying where to put the nation’s highly radioactive waste, Las Vegas City Council members chimed in Wednesday against resurrecting the funding-starved effort after a presentation by the state’s leading critic.

County names new planning director

TONOPAH — County commissioners Tuesday approved the selection of Robert Lewis as the new Nye County planning director.

DVH hosts first resource fair for caregivers

Vendors and attendees called the first annual Caregiver Resource Fair held at Desert View Hospital Wednesday afternoon a success.

Suit filed over 2011 construction zone fatality

The county, several local businesses and at least two individuals have been named in several recent lawsuits filed in District Court.

Crime Corner

COPS: Man, 19, arrested for sex with girl, 14

Board waives Bob Ruud fees in generous gesture

Two groups will get a slight break on costs associated with two local upcoming events.

Black mold infiltrates room at main fire station

A leaky water pipe led to the discovery of a potential health hazard inside the town’s main fire station.

New principal takes charge in Amargosa Valley

Amargosa Valley schools started the new school year with a new principal and several new teachers.

6 injured in highway collision

Six people were injured in a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of State Route 160 and Irene Street Wednesday after the driver of a white Chrysler reportedly attempted to turn left in front of an oncoming Isuzu Rodeo on the highway.

Matson scolds official over tax criticism

TONOPAH — Nye County Assessor Shirley Matson blasted commissioner Dan Schinhofen Tuesday over his criticism of renewable energy tax abatements granted to SolarReserve, dba Tonopah Solar Energy LLC, for the Crescent Dunes solar plant under construction 13 miles northwest of here.

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