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Kulkin announces bid for lieutenant governor

Pahrump Town Board member Harley Kulkin, who previously lost races for county commissioner and state assemblyman, confirmed he is running for lieutenant governor during a speech at the annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner at the Pahrump Nugget Hotel and Casino Saturday night.

School district disciplinary actions down from last year

Discipline incidents among Nye County School District (NCSD) students are higher in the southern portion of the county than in the north according to recently released information from the 2012-13 school year.

Pumpkin Days raises $25,000 for disability group

The Pahrump Disability Outreach program raised about $25,000 this weekend at the fourth annual Pumpkin Days event to support children with disabilities and their families in the local community.

Mom struggles caring for baby burned in iron incident

Although he is all smiles and full of energy today, one five-month-old little boy’s outward appearance belies the trauma he recently suffered after his mother’s then-boyfriend left him unattended next to a hot iron.

County population continues upward climb

The population of Pahrump and Nye County continues to climb, with one year of slow but steady growth, according to third quarter figures released by the Nye County Planning Department this week.

DA’s Report

• Paul Alvin Laverty was charged on Oct. 1 with offer, attempt or commission of unauthorized act(s) relating to controlled substance, first offense.

Final order altered in Creech AFB complaint

The Nevada Public Utilities Commission altered the language in the final order dismissing a complaint filed by NV Energy over a Valley Electric Association contract to supply power to Creech Air Force Base.

Death Valley tribe appeals vote on new constitution

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Timbisha Shoshone tribal leaders filed two administrative appeals Monday to stop a vote on a proposed new constitution scheduled for Nov. 4. Leaders claim the proposed constitution would revoke the existing constitution adopted by the Tribe in 1986 and establish many non-Timbisha as new tribal members.

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