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NCREDA makes revolving loans available for small business

USDA Rural Development Nevada recently granted Nye County Regional Economic Development Authority (NCREDA) $30,000 to develop a revolving loan fund for small and emerging private business in Nye County. NCREDA matched the Rural Business Enterprise Grant with $21,900 of in-kind contributions.

NRC chair rejects call to recuse from Yucca case

WASHINGTON — The chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Allison Macfarlane, said Monday she intends to take part in decision-making on the Yucca Mountain project, rejecting a call that she recuse herself.

Rep. Grijalva chides BLM’s ‘broken’ wild horse policy

PALOMINO VALLEY, Nev. (AP) — The top Democrat on a congressional subcommittee on public lands said Wednesday that he wants to work with well-meaning U.S. land managers to overcome decades of mismanagement of wild horses and fix outdated, “broken” roundup policies he says prioritize livestock over mustangs.

Las Vegas officials cite coverups, lies in Yucca debate

As they’ve done in the past when the Yucca Mountain Project received billions of federal dollars for studying where to put the nation’s highly radioactive waste, Las Vegas City Council members chimed in Wednesday against resurrecting the funding-starved effort after a presentation by the state’s leading critic.

County names new planning director

TONOPAH — County commissioners Tuesday approved the selection of Robert Lewis as the new Nye County planning director.

DVH hosts first resource fair for caregivers

Vendors and attendees called the first annual Caregiver Resource Fair held at Desert View Hospital Wednesday afternoon a success.

Suit filed over 2011 construction zone fatality

The county, several local businesses and at least two individuals have been named in several recent lawsuits filed in District Court.

Crime Corner

COPS: Man, 19, arrested for sex with girl, 14

Board waives Bob Ruud fees in generous gesture

Two groups will get a slight break on costs associated with two local upcoming events.

Black mold infiltrates room at main fire station

A leaky water pipe led to the discovery of a potential health hazard inside the town’s main fire station.

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