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Controversial bench appointee had endorsement from Trump

Nye County commissioners arrived at their decision to appoint Michelle Fiore to the open justice of the peace seat following rounds of interviews and a unique scoring matrix.

Holiday Fundraiser nets $7.1k to build beds for kids

Sleep in Heavenly Peace Nye County Chapter President Carmen Murzyn was nervous as the clock ticked down the moments until the group’s very first Holiday Fundraiser would begin. “Would it be a success?” she wondered.

GPS collars helping to track habits of Death Valley’s bighorn sheep

Diseases pose one of the largest threats to the survival of desert bighorn sheep, researchers say. There are fewer than 70,000 bighorn sheep in North America and about half of those live in Nevada and surrounding states. Their populations have fallen from around 2 million at their peak.

Santa made some early deliveries this year

Nye County Sheriff’s Office and the Pahrump Disability Outreach Program team up again to help make holidays specials for some local children.

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NSCO: Intruder shot in Pahrump home invasion was ‘wanted man’

Shawn Richard has been named in connection with a home invasion, according to reports from the Nye County Sheriff’s Office, who say he was shot twice in the chest by a resident after breaking into their house while they were sleeping last week.

Tonopah Airport plans unveiled

The 20-year strategy details growth and operations at the northern Nye County aviation facility.

How to help with Great Basin College’s Christmas toy drive

Pahrump Valley residents are quite generous this year, according to Amanda Sprayberry, organizer of a special holiday toy drive for Nye County families.

Nye divvies $1.3M to aid housing, mental health initiatives

Nye County has officially started its ARPA grants programs and the first round of grant requests from area nonprofits was heard during the Nye County Commission’s first meeting of December. Six in all, they received a very mixed reaction from the board, with two approved, two denied and two others pushed to a future meeting.

Superintendent strikes new 3-year deal to stay in Nye County

The school district’s top leader Warren Shillinburg will be paid $180,000 annually under a deal reached late Wednesdy night, and receive a 3% raise each year through June 2026. He’ll also be entitled to other perks including a 4-wheel drive vehicle.

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