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Sheriff: ‘Smear campaign’ targets Nye County Captain David Boruchowitz

Nye County Sheriff Joe McGill is defending the actions of Capt. David Boruchowitz, saying the officer has endured an ongoing “smear campaign” ever since Boruchowitz arrested a belligerent attendee at a local school board meeting last spring.

Horizon Market worker charged with embezzlement

A Pahrump worker is facing an embezzlement charge after deputies say they viewed a video of the man taking money from his employer’s cash register before fleeing last fall.

Nevadans will no longer go to jail for minor traffic offenses

The new state law decriminalizes minor traffic violations, making them civil infractions and ending the widespread practice of issuing warrants when a driver fails to pay their tickets.

DA urged to investigate after VEA hikes rates by 17%

A 17% rate increase will begin Jan. 1. Valley Electric officials say inflation is to blame. Nye Commissioners have asked the district attorney to investigate a potential breach of “social contract.”

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Officials debut Nye County’s new $4.1M animal shelter

A project long desired by the community is now a reality and local officials will be celebrating the official grand opening of the new Nye County Animal Shelter this morning, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony slated for 10 a.m.

How Pahrump came together to feed veterans at the Rib Extravaganza

Rising to a challenge posed just three days prior to the big event, the Pahrump community came through in a big way for the “Support Our Troops Rib Extravaganza” with combined donations totaling more than $4,000 and hundreds of veterans able to enjoy a hearty lunch at absolutely no cost.

Woman arrested at Pahrump casino after fight with deputy

It took several Nye County Sheriff’s Office deputies to subdue a woman who was reportedly acting erratically at Terrible’s Roadhouse Casino.

Pahrump Valley will end JROTC program

STEAM elective could ultimately replace the school’s JROTC, which serves as a pipline for students to enlist in the U.S. military.