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
Commissioners receive update on pandemic, vaccines
The number of new COVID cases in Lincoln County have come down from recent highs, reported county health nurse Louise Buettner at the county … [Read more...] about Commissioners receive update on pandemic, vaccines
Nevada History: Pioneer Christmas
About 170 years ago, the Brier family sat, parched and exhausted, on the edge of Death Valley on Christmas night, 1849. They were not alone, for there … [Read more...] about Nevada History: Pioneer Christmas
Holiday market donates proceeds to Pahranagat Elementary
A Christmas holiday market was held in Alamo Dec. 12 for the purpose of allowing numerous local artisans to display and sell their products. Kayce … [Read more...] about Holiday market donates proceeds to Pahranagat Elementary
December will have a Christmas star
For the first time in about 800 years, this December will see the appearance of what some might term the “Christmas star” due to the extremely rare … [Read more...] about December will have a Christmas star
Consider these service opportunities just in time for Christmas
Amber Pike, the Just Serve representative in Lincoln County, reports the group has a few Christmas opportunities open to the public. JustServe.org is … [Read more...] about Consider these service opportunities just in time for Christmas
Commissioners request complete resurfacing of S.R. 319, passing lanes on U.S. 93
A complete repair and resurfacing of State Route 319 from Panaca east to the Utah state line, and installing passing lanes on U.S. Highway 93 south of … [Read more...] about Commissioners request complete resurfacing of S.R. 319, passing lanes on U.S. 93
Fugitive captured with help of drones
A fugitive eluded the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) and the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) for almost 20 hours before being captured. Sheriff … [Read more...] about Fugitive captured with help of drones