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Construction of new I.T. building underway

Construction crews are building the new Nye County Information Technology (I.T.) building behind the sheriff’s department at 1520 E. Basin Ave., as the ambitious, county building program nears an end.

Nevada’s kindergarteners getting fatter

A report released by UNLV’s Nevada Institute for Children’s Research and Policy revealed some startling statistics recently.

Attorney defends Blagg Road delays, praises DA

Attorney Tom Beko defended the lengthy delays in reopening Blagg Road as important to gathering evidence, but said in accepting the offer there could be some risks not knowing what’s going to happen with other sections of the road.

Lamm, Bosta kicked off water board

James Eason and Michael Lach were reappointed to the Nye County Water District board to two-year terms, but Donna Lamm, a member of the board since its inception in March 2009 was replaced by Greg Dann and a recent controversial appointee from Amargosa Valley, John Bosta, was replaced by Dave Hall.

What will the Affordable Care Act cost you?

The public won’t know just what will happen to Nevada insurance premiums in 2015 until the fall, when the Insurance Division releases carriers’ new rates.

Town board petition falls short

Pahrump Town Board member Dr. Tom Waters’ effort to save the town board from dissolution has fallen short of its goal.

DA’s Report

• Robert Hinckley was charged on May 28 with bomb threat.

Crime Corner

COPS: Alcohol-fueled quad runner runs out of luck

Water district accomplishments touted

Does the county’s water district board have a reason to continue?

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