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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.

NHP receives grant for traffic safety campaigns

The Nevada Highway Patrol has received a financial shot in the arm, courtesy of the Nevada Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety.

BLM Nevada oil and gas lease sale nets $70,526

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management recently announced that its quarterly oil and gas lease sale in Nevada resulted in competitive bids for 19,051.53 acres.

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Death Valley National Park getting ready to celebrate 25th anniversary

Death Valley National Park is hosting special programs and events in celebration of the park’s 25th birthday Oct. 26 –Nov. 2. On Nov. 2, the park will waive entrance fees, the park said in its news release announcement.

Arts, humanities celebrated in Nevada

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak has proclaimed October as Arts and Humanities Month in Nevada.

CDC awards funds aimed at stopping to drug overdoses, deaths

As the drug overdose crisis evolves and becomes more complex, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is providing $301 million in new Overdose Data to Action funds to states and jurisdictions.

What’s in a name? Pahrump resident seeks change

Pahrump residents Arnold Breitenbach and his wife, Sandy, moved into their new Pahrump home in Cottage Grove Estates around mid-August.

California Lottery

No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in the Wednesday, Oct. 9 drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $18 million.

California Lottery

No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in the Saturday, Oct. 5 drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $17 million.

Enhancement for wildlife in rural Nevada

The Nevada Department of Wildlife is thanking property owners, Scorpio Gold, and volunteers for working with the department to enhance water for wildlife at Tarantula Spring in Esmeralda County.

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