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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.

Board asks staff to shop for new Bob Ruud signage

It remains to be seen whether the Bob Ruud Community Center marquee will be replaced with a new digital design later this year.

DA’s Report

• Lawrence Raymond Morse was charged on Jan. 27 with assault with a deadly weapon and domestic battery.

Becht returns to run for sheriff, sits for Q&A

Former Nye County Sheriff’s Capt. Bill Becht announced his intention this week to run for the open sheriff’s seat in the upcoming primary election.

Digital display mulled for Bob Ruud Center

Constructed in the 1960s, the Bob Ruud Community Center is one of the oldest public buildings in town.

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