A group of concerned citizens gathered Aug. 4 in front of the Lincoln County Courthouse in opposition to the recently adopted Nevada Assembly Bill 4, … [Read more...] about Small group gathers to protest new state voting bill
Another wildfire erupts in Lincoln County
It’s been a hectic week for Lincoln County sheriff Kerry Lee, with the recent aircraft disasters and the raging wildfires that have threatened both … [Read more...] about Another wildfire erupts in Lincoln County
More becoming aware of growing human trafficking problem
According to Lincoln County Sheriff Kerry Lee, human trafficking is something the people of the community may have seen with their own eyes and not … [Read more...] about More becoming aware of growing human trafficking problem
Community members planning Labor Day activities after Pioche Chamber cancels official event
This year’s Pioche Labor Day celebration planning has been a source of contention in the town for the last few weeks. But as the holiday approaches, … [Read more...] about Community members planning Labor Day activities after Pioche Chamber cancels official event
School board approves reopening plan
With the threat of COVID-19 still fresh in the community’s mind and the beginning of the 2020-21 school year fast approaching, the Lincoln County … [Read more...] about School board approves reopening plan
State lawmakers approve budgets cuts
With the increased number of COVID-19 cases in Nevada, lawmakers gathered during a special session July 19 to consider what parts of the budget they … [Read more...] about State lawmakers approve budgets cuts
New owner determined to restore Pioche’s Gem Theater
In 1937, Pioche received a new source of entertainment – a movie theater. With the lead and zinc deposits found during WWII helping to justify this … [Read more...] about New owner determined to restore Pioche’s Gem Theater
Pioche natives explore history of Boot Hill with new book
If there’s one thing you can take away from “Boot Hill Stories: Silver Fever on the Frontier,” it’s that during the silver rush of the mid-to-late … [Read more...] about Pioche natives explore history of Boot Hill with new book
Community health worker to help released inmates and the elderly with drug issues
With the spread of opioids and the subsequent illegal transfer of prescription drugs, it’s sometimes easy to overlook two groups that are heavily … [Read more...] about Community health worker to help released inmates and the elderly with drug issues
State engineer water basin proposal raises eyebrows
The state engineer issued a proposed order July 10 that designated a group of basins inside of Lincoln County. Those basins include Dry Valley, Rose … [Read more...] about State engineer water basin proposal raises eyebrows