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Yucca Mountain foe Nita Lowey retiring from Congress

Rep. Nita Lowey, D-N.Y., who was instrumental in blocking funding to revive the stalled Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository, announced she will retire from Congress.

Salvation Army Service Center may relocate in Pahrump

Just days after area residents learned that Pahrump’s Salvation Army Thrift Store at 240 Dahlia St., will cease operations at the end of this month, additional information has emerged regarding its possible future.

California Lottery

No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in the Wednesday, Oct. 16 drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $20 million.

Health care fraud focus of task force

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General and the U.S. Department of Justice recently announced the establishment of the VA Health Care Fraud Task Force to combat fraud in VA’s expanding health care programs.

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Pot growing operation uncovered in rural Nye County

A multi-agency investigation led to the eradication of an illegal outdoor marijuana growing operation in northeastern Nye County.

Feds make more workers eligible for overtime

The U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule to make 1.3 million American workers eligible for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Pothole help arrives in Pahrump community

It is no secret that road conditions in the Pahrump Valley are a continual concern for residents and source of frequent complaints, with Nye County Public Works road department crews waging battle after battle against one of the most prevalent problems, potholes.

Seaside look setting sail for Pahrump

Owners of a fish and chip restaurant in Washington are bringing the tastes of the Northwest’s waterfront to Pahrump, along with a collection of actor John Wayne memorabilia.

 
Nye solar plant could be facing a crisis

The future of the Crescent Dunes solar project, near Tonopah, may be uncertain.

Nye County systems to undergo cyber vulnerability testing

The subject of cybersecurity had Nye County commissioners at odds with one another during the most recent commission meeting, with three voting in favor of approving free cyber vulnerability assessments and the remaining two set against the move, citing concerns that the action could possibly result in future expenses.

10th Annual Pumpkin Days set for Pahrump

Halloween is less than three weeks away and the Pahrump Disability Outreach Program is getting into the holiday spirit with its annual Pumpkin Days event, scheduled to take place Oct. 18-20 at Ian Deutch Memorial Park.

Highway safety efforts get federal funding

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration this month announced $1.8 million in funding – with eligibility for up to $6.4 million in the future – to provide critical support for five non-governmental partner organizations to enhance safety on the nation’s highways.

Nevada ranks high among the ‘booziest brunching’ states

Nevada saw 35 fatal crashes involving impaired drivers during brunch hours over the five-year period, with four in 2013 increasing to 12 in 2017.

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