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Nye County delays impact fee increases

Hikes to Nye County’s impact fees were set to go into effect this month but officials have authorized a temporary stay on the increases, which now have an effective date of Aug. 13.

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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.

Robbins makes eighth plea for release

A man convicted last year of murdering his daughter’s boyfriend is asking the state Supreme Court to let him out of prison while he appeals the conviction.

River of mud closes highway twice

Motorists traveling between Pahrump and Las Vegas over the weekend were forced to find alternative routes after flooding covered both north and southbound lanes of State Route 160 with water and debris beginning Friday evening.

PVFRS investigates cause of Thursday blaze

Pahrump Valley Fire Rescue Services and the Nye County Sheriff’s Office were called to respond to a structure fire last week that claimed the back portion of a residential property on Our Road.

Judge jails pair for ignoring drug order

A District Court judge found two defendants in contempt of court last week after both allegedly tested positive for drugs. The judge warned both earlier not to come to court with drugs in their systems.

NCSD reports few issues after first week of school year

Nye County Schools Superintendent Dale Norton reported no major problems following the first full week of the 2013 fall semester.

Push for completion is on for SolarReserve

TONOPAH — A hiring boon happened in Nye County when SolarReserve began clearing land outside of Tonopah in September 2012 for a new solar facility boasting new technology. Now, only months from a grand opening, hiring continues, and new employees are coming onboard daily.

Online marketing can grow your business

The world and the way owners market their businesses, large or small, has taken a giant leap into technology. Those who don’t embrace the advantages of using the widespread reach of the internet to promote their income opportunities could be missing out.

Multiple injuries reported in weekend accidents

Several people were transported to hospitals here and in Las Vegas over the long weekend after emergency responders were called to two separate vehicle accidents reported on local highways around Pahrump.

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