The Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) made a routine traffic stop Oct. 14 for speeding, which later resulted in the arrest of two of the occupants for … [Read more...] about NHP conducts three drug arrests in Alamo
Storm Area 51 legacy a year later: Alienation, big bills
It’s been a little over a year since the Storm Area 51 event threatened to overwhelm rural Lincoln County, in particular, the remote town of Rachel on … [Read more...] about Storm Area 51 legacy a year later: Alienation, big bills
County renews solid waste agreements with Western Elite
Current five-year solid waste agreements with Lincoln County and the Western Elite Sheep Range View Disposal Facility on U.S. Highway 93 south of … [Read more...] about County renews solid waste agreements with Western Elite
Detention center trying to find new inmate contract
Lincoln County needs the income from the county detention center in Pioche. Sheriff Kerry Lee, in talking with the county commission board at the Oct. … [Read more...] about Detention center trying to find new inmate contract
History: Nevada statehood gained by telegraph
We call Oct. 31, Halloween, but here in Nevada we also call it Nevada day, even though it might not be celebrated on that exact day. But it was on … [Read more...] about History: Nevada statehood gained by telegraph
Telephone scams increasing
An increasing number of telephone scams are happening in Lincoln County as well as all over the state and nation, according to county Sheriff Kerry … [Read more...] about Telephone scams increasing
NIAA provides updates on high school sports
Late last July, the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA) announced it would be canceling the fall high school sports season and moving … [Read more...] about NIAA provides updates on high school sports
Power district opposes Question 6
On the general election ballot in November will be Question 6, which involves amending the Nevada state constitution to do something already set forth … [Read more...] about Power district opposes Question 6
State Board of Education, District 4
A newcomer and the incumbent are vying in the Nov. 3 election for a position on the Nevada State Board of Education District 4. Newcomer Dr. Rene … [Read more...] about State Board of Education, District 4
Two vying for State Supreme Court, Seat D
Douglas Herndon Ozzie Fumo The 2020 election is taking place against a backdrop of uncertainty at the presidential level, and in some cases for … [Read more...] about Two vying for State Supreme Court, Seat D