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New conservation plan to protect sage grouse

CARSON CITY — As a panel of Nevada policymakers on Wednesday adopted a new conservation plan designed to protect sage grouse habitat, the Western Governors Association has expressed concern that the multi-state effort is being treated as an afterthought by federal agencies.

Horizon Market robbed at gunpoint, suspect sought

The early morning robbery of a local convenience store this week left the store clerk shaken but unharmed.

Changes in Tonopah: Taxscine dies of a broken heart

Taxscine Martin Ornelas, the owner of a brothel located on St. Patrick’s Street in Tonopah’s red-light district, was born in Louisville, Kentucky, in August 1900. She died in Tonopah in May 1954.

County asks to petition Congress on public lands

TONOPAH — A resolution asking to petition Congress on public lands concerns like sage grouse management, wild horses, wilderness areas and transferring federally managed lands to the state will be on the agenda when the Nye County Commission meets at 10 a.m. here Tuesday.

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COPS: Man leaves ID behind, gets arrested for DUI

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County considers federal study for fracking impact

TONOPAH — A possible $410,000 study of groundwater in Big Smoky Valley, which is the the possible site of hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” to extract the oil, is being considered by the Nye County Water District Board.

Utility gets various input for Willow Creek property

The water company that owns the Willow Creek told residents Wednesday proposing projects for the former golf course the company isn’t allowed to turn a profit from activities at the park because of state regulations, adding a new parking area may have to be constructed.

Great Basin gets financial shot in the arm

Great Basin College announced this week that two campuses will receive $2 million as part of the Trade Adjustment Act Community College Career Training grant awards.

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