Long known as a stopover for migrating birds on the Pacific Flyway, the Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge is well trafficked. A recent article in … [Read more...] about Tundra swans at Pahranagat National Refuge
High school sports awaiting direction after pause extended
Governor Steve Sisolak’s continuing pause of activities in the state due to the pandemic numbers will have an impact on the hoped-for resumption of … [Read more...] about High school sports awaiting direction after pause extended
Two graduate from drug court program
County district attorney Dylan Frehner reported a drug court program graduation was held Dec. 30. The 18 to 24 month program involves four phases, … [Read more...] about Two graduate from drug court program
Drones proving useful for law enforcement
County law enforcement officials utilized two radio-controlled drones Dec. 4, 2020, to locate a fugitive who had fled on foot from a minor traffic … [Read more...] about Drones proving useful for law enforcement
Prayer sparks debate at county commission meeting
An unusual event occurred at the opening of the Lincoln County Commission meeting Jan. 4. Normally, an opening invocation is given by one of the … [Read more...] about Prayer sparks debate at county commission meeting
More COVID-19 vaccines expected
County emergency manager Eric Holt reported at the county commission meeting Jan. 4, the county is waiting to get more shipments of first and second … [Read more...] about More COVID-19 vaccines expected
Commissioners receive COVID-19 update
Latest updates from Grover C. Dils Medical Center on COVID-19 cases were not made available as of press time Jan. 6. County health officer Louise … [Read more...] about Commissioners receive COVID-19 update
Detention center receives funding for improvements
When money was disbursed by the state for COVID relief, Lincoln County sheriff Kerry Lee said, “There was money set aside for jails and detention … [Read more...] about Detention center receives funding for improvements
County animal ordinance approved
County Commissioners unanimously approved a new animal ordinance. The approval occurred at the Dec. 21 commission meeting following a public hearing … [Read more...] about County animal ordinance approved
Commission chair reflects on 2020, looks ahead to new year
County commission chairman Varlin Higbee gave a brief summary of how he saw 2020. “It has been one of the craziest years that we have ever had to … [Read more...] about Commission chair reflects on 2020, looks ahead to new year