Operation Corrupt Collector targets illegal scare tactics

The Federal Trade Commission and 50 federal and state law enforcement partners, including Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford announced a nationwide initiative to protect consumers from phantom debt collection and abusive and threatening debt collection practices.

Former ITT Tech students win $330 million settlement

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau secured an agreement in September to obtain $330 million in debt relief for 35,000 former ITT Tech students, including $6,198,820.30 for Nevadans, as part of a settlement with 48 attorneys general.

Business burglary suspect arrested

An extensive Nye County Sheriff’s Office investigation has led to the arrest of a burglary suspect.

Friday Health Plans joins Nevada insurance market

Friday Health Plans, a health insurance carrier based out of Denver, Colorado, announces its expansion to Nevada, bringing to the Silver State a diverse product portfolio on Nevada Health Link, the online marketplace that sells qualified, affordable health plans compliant with the Affordable Care Act.

Sisolak declares Arts and Humanities Month

Recognizing the cultural and economic impact the arts community makes in the Silver State, Gov. Steve Sisolak has proclaimed October to be Arts and Humanities Month in Nevada.

UNR going to all-remote classes after Thanksgiving

University of Nevada, Reno President Brian Sandoval sent a university-wide message to students, faculty and staff, announcing additional coronavirus mitigation efforts concerning fall break and spring break.

Nevada’s new unemployment claims move slightly upward

Finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation show initial claims for unemployment insurance totaled 7,941 for the week ending Oct. 3, up 416 claims, or 5.5%, compared to last week’s total of 7,525 claims.

Tax returns due Oct. 15 for those who got extensions

The Internal Revenue Service on Thursday reminded taxpayers who filed an extension that the Oct. 15 due date to file their 2019 tax return is near. Taxpayers should file their tax returns on or before that date, and for those who still owe, pay as soon as possible to reduce any penalties and interest.

Pahrump Relay for Life goes ‘virtual’

The COVID-19 outbreak forced officials with the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life to alter its regular event schedule this year in Pahrump.

DIVAS ON A DIME: Making creamy, dreamy homemade ice cream is so easy

It’s fun to be a little decadent now and then, right? So, how does this sound? Cold, luscious, velvety, vanilla infused ice cream. What? Vanilla isn’t your favorite? Would you like indulgent chocolate ice cream? Perhaps sweet peach ice cream with raspberry swirl or creamy espresso with chocolate pieces that melt in your mouth? Intrigued?

Nursing homes will receive $2.5 billion from CARES Act

The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, is announcing $5 billion in funding from the next CARES Act-authorized nursing home Provider Relief Fund distribution.

NDOT awards $17 million contract for U.S. 95 work

The Nevada Department of Transportation on Tuesday awarded a $17.1 million construction contract to Road and Highway Builders LLC to improve a 32-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 95 in Nye County.

TriWest wins VA contract for new Community Care Network

Tuesday, Aug. 11 marked the beginning of community health care delivery to local veterans under the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs contract awarded to TriWest Healthcare Alliance.

Nevada Guard to mark Flag Day, Army birthday

The Nevada National Guard invites the public to join as it marks the 245th birthday of the U.S. Army and Flag Day at 10:30 a.m. Friday.

OSHA offers safety alert for dental offices

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued an alert listing safety tips employers can follow to help protect dental industry workers from exposure to the coronavirus.

Leaders of western states urge relief for states, municipalities

Leading political figures from California, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon and Washington sent a letter to the leaders of both houses of Congress urging federal budgetary assistance for states and cities who have suffered severe economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.

California Lottery

No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in the Saturday, May 9 drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $27 million.

Shelves empty out in Pahrump

EDITOR’S NOTE: Last updated on Sunday, March 15 at 9:30 a.m. Smith’s hours in Pahrump updated.

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