The most recent COVID-19 spike in cases has waned in Lincoln County, as a new variant of the virus is creating concern in other parts of the world. … [Read more...] about Cases fall in county, while world worries over new variant
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Nevada DMV warns of latest text scam targeting MyDMV
CARSON CITY – The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is warning the public of a new text message phishing scam targeting Nevadans. Scammers … [Read more...] about Nevada DMV warns of latest text scam targeting MyDMV
Nevada adds jobs in October as unemployment rate falls
CARSON CITY - According to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s (DETR) October 2021 economic report, Nevada added 11,200 … [Read more...] about Nevada adds jobs in October as unemployment rate falls
Caliente Planning Updates
The planning commission met Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 5 p.m. Councilman Tommy Rowe told the commission that due to Attorney Franklin Katschke being ill, … [Read more...] about Caliente Planning Updates
Caliente City Council News
The Caliente City Council met Thursday, Nov. 18. Following the room tax board’s approval Nov. 10, the council approved the VFW’s request for a … [Read more...] about Caliente City Council News
Diesel fuel tax increase suggested
As suggested by County Commissioner Varlin Higbee at the Nov. 15 county commissioner meeting, Lincoln County has need of a .05 increase in the diesel … [Read more...] about Diesel fuel tax increase suggested
Year-round 4-H camp considered for Lincoln County
The University of Nevada, Reno Extension has expressed interest in establishing a year-round 4-H camp in Lincoln County. Commissioner Varlin Higbee … [Read more...] about Year-round 4-H camp considered for Lincoln County
Nevada to receive $2.5 billion in transportation funding
CARSON CITY – The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is applauding the signing of the new five-year federal infrastructure funding bill, … [Read more...] about Nevada to receive $2.5 billion in transportation funding
Discounted Internet available for qualifying households
The Lincoln County School District recently announced that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that effective May 12, 2021, eligible … [Read more...] about Discounted Internet available for qualifying households
Law Enforcement Update
According to the Nov. 2021 booking stats provided by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, three separate stolen vehicles were recovered in Lincoln … [Read more...] about Law Enforcement Update