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Retired NCSO K-9 brutally attacked by pit bulls

A brutal attack on a retired Nye County Sheriff’s K-9 by two neighborhood pit bulls has left the service dog in severe pain and in need of multiple surgeries.

Another man arrested in Facebook child sex sting

Police arrested yet another suspect over the weekend for allegedly using the social media site Facebook to lure a 14-year-old female to meet him for sex.

Town hires new PR firm to market local tourism

Contract negotiations are underway with a company now tasked with handling Pahrump’s public relations needs.

NCSO to lay off 6 Beatty, Tonopah dispatchers

TONOPAH — Nye County Sheriff Tony DeMeo expressed concerns about cuts to dispatch services in Tonopah and Beatty, which will only be operating during regular business hours starting May 1.

County researching cheaper Hoover Dam power

Nye County Commissioners last week directed county staff to submit a non-binding application for a Hoover Dam power allocation, which could reduce power costs for county governmental entities, despite objections from Tim Hafen it may affect the bottom line of Valley Electric Association.

UICN to PUC: Expect higher rates

The 2014 integrated resource plan filed by Utilities Inc. of Central Nevada, which the company is required to file with the Nevada Public Utilities Commission listing capital improvements planned for the next three years, would require a 12.7-percent hike in residential water rates and a 3.5-percent hike in sewer rates, the company states.

Man who escaped child sex charge back in court

A man who recently escaped a child sex assault conviction was back in court Thursday for a preliminary hearing on charges that he was allegedly in possession of child pornography in 2011.

Riches takes point in opposing Kulkin’s push

After Pahrump Town Board Chair Harley Kulkin renewed his vow to incorporate last month, board member Amy Riches decided to counter his proposal.

Kennels, marijuana permits on county agenda

TONOPAH — People who own more than six pets could apply for a pet fancier’s permit instead of a residential kennel, under an amendment to Nye County Code under consideration by commissioners at their 10 a.m. meeting here Tuesday.

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