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County denies solid waste permit in Amargosa Valley

Nye County Commissioners denied a solid waste permit for B.A.E. Industries for a mulch and compost facility on 10 acres along Cook Road owned by the Settlemeyer Trust in Amargosa Valley, the latest dispute over dumping in the sparsely populated valley.

Man who stole cop car court date rescheduled

The man who police say commandeered a Nye County Sheriff’s deputy’s cruiser back in October is still awaiting arraignment.

Local auction business raises for Toys for Tots

A local auction company wants to make Christmas extra special for area children this holiday season.

Outgoing sheriff critical of communication within county

Nye County Sheriff Tony DeMeo blasted county officials for a lack of communication during his 12 years in office, as county commissioners delayed approving a vehicle for the Nye County Search and Rescue Service in the southern command, until his successor Sharon Wehrly takes over.

Crime Corner, Dec. 26

Man charged with neglect

Nevada to have stronger voice in nuke waste burial

WASHINGTON — Gov. Brian Sandoval and the federal government announced Tuesday they have reached an agreement giving the state a stronger voice over radioactive waste shipped into Nevada and buried in a landfill at the government’s national security site in Nye County.

Copper wire thefts cutting power, costing electric company big money

The theft of copper wire from utility lines has cost Valley Electric Association and their members approximately $100,000, officials announced at a regularly scheduled board meeting Tuesday.

Beatty bike trails feasibility study launched

The development of a mountain biking trail complex around Beatty took another step forward Dec. 16 as STORM-OV held what was billed as a “scoping meeting and feasibility launch.”

Chicken Ranch fire ripples through Nye County, region

The tale of the Chicken Ranch and its associated drama has been told in the 1985 best- selling book “The Nye County Brothel Wars” by Jane Kasindorf. Here I will briefly discuss some highlights not in last week’s column.

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