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Pahrump Community Library closes for renovations

The renovation bill was raised before an emergency board meeting for the Pahrump Community Library to fix up the 24-year old building.

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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.

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.

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