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Hafen aide arrested on abuse charges

Police arrested a 59-year-old teacher’s aide Tuesday after two Hafen Elementary School students complained that she used physical force on them.

Reduction of area planning zone opposed

The planning department is recommending against reducing the size of the Pahrump Regional Planning District, when it comes up to a vote by the Nye County Commission Tuesday.

Crime Corner

COPS: Man arrested smuggling computer in his pants

Longtime facilities manager out of job

Controversial Nye County Facilities Manager Bob Jones’ last day on the job was Feb. 11 and his last day of employment with the county is Feb. 25, Human Resources Manager Danelle Shamrell confirmed Thursday.

County mulls marijuana zoning

Nye County commissioners will consider a bill that would prohibit medical marijuana dispensaries, but allow conditional use permits for cultivation, during the 10 a.m. Tuesday meeting next week.

Not guilty verdict sends child victim to hospital

The distraught young accuser at the center of a 2013 child molestation case had to be transported to the local hospital Thursday afternoon after learning a jury had found her alleged attacker not guilty.

Former PVHS athletic director honored by NIAAA

A former Pahrump Valley High School athletic director was honored in December with a distinguished service award from the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association for his service to the Southern Nevada community.

RPC suggests easing rules on guest residences

Amputee Kevin Simpson Sr. sat in his wheelchair Wednesday evening waiting for the Pahrump Regional Planning Commission to recommend changes to Nye County Code that will allow his son to build him a guest cottage behind his home at 3941 N. Blagg Rd.

Attorney warns town could face lawsuit over Kingdom deal

Town attorney Bret Meich disclosed in no uncertain terms on Tuesday evening that the Town of Pahrump has no legal authority to annex or de-annex property.

Fireworks bill, wild horses on county agenda

Amendments to the Nye County Code to provide for medical marijuana establishments and reducing the boundaries of the Pahrump Regional Planning District aren’t the only items of importance when Nye County Commissioners meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the commissioner’s chambers, 2160 E. Calvada Blvd. in Pahrump.

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