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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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FDA announces changes to pain medication labels

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced changes last week to safety label and post-market study requirements for extended-release and long-acting opioid pain medications in order to combat the rising problem of their misuse.

Feds list blue butterfly as endangered species

LAS VEGAS — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Wednesday the Mount Charleston blue butterfly will be given federal protections under the Endangered Species Act.

Chemical spill at clinic sends 8 to hospital

Eight people were sent to the local hospital Thursday morning following an accidental chemical spill inside a medical facility on Calvada Boulevard.

Police ID suspects in bomb scare

Police have identified two suspects arrested in connection with the discovery of two homemade bombs as well as a rifle found Tuesday inside a car parked behind Goldfield’s courthouse.

Felony charges filed over Fleiss pot farm

Former Hollywood madam Heidi Fleiss was slapped with formal criminal charges Monday related to the nearly 400 pot plants found growing last month on her Pahrump property.

Webster on course for contract extension

Nye County Manager Pam Webster confirmed Thursday she’s agreed to stay on past the expiration of her Dec. 31 contract.

Grants for drug, traffic crackdowns approved

Nye County commissioners Tuesday accepted two grants for the Nye County Sheriff’s Department, one for traffic safety crackdowns involving officers from various law enforcement agencies and another for narcotics highway interdiction.

RPC denial of daycare stands after appeal fails

County commissioners Tuesday denied an appeal for a child care facility in the upscale winery area. The applicant hinted she may pursue her next option, filing a lawsuit in District Court.

Bids sought to privatize animal control services

Nye County commissioners Tuesday voted to seek bids on private operations of the county’s animal shelter without a fuss, only a brief discussion about ensuring the specifications are adequate.

Crime Corner

COPS: Man arrested after allegedly breaking into home, assaulting woman

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