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
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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
Water basin public meeting coming up
Lincoln County commissioners recently sent a letter to the state engineer expressing their concerns about the upcoming designation of multiple basins … [Read more...] about Water basin public meeting coming up
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
Jump in COVID-19 cases in county causes concern
As Lincoln County begins preparations for the upcoming holiday season, the threat of COVID-19 has begun to rear its ugly head in our communities. On … [Read more...] about Jump in COVID-19 cases in county causes concern
NDOT launches redesigned customer service portal
CARSON CITY – In celebration of National Customer Service Week beginning Oct. 5, the Nevada Department of Transportation is announcing a new on-line … [Read more...] about NDOT launches redesigned customer service portal
State unemployment claims continue to fall
County filings down CARSON CITY – Finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) show initial claims … [Read more...] about State unemployment claims continue to fall
Nevada Health Link encourages consumers to ‘window shop’ insurance plans in advance of open enrollment
CARSON CITY – Nevada Health Link invites consumers to start “window shopping” starting Oct. 1 for health insurance plans ahead of the Open Enrollment … [Read more...] about Nevada Health Link encourages consumers to ‘window shop’ insurance plans in advance of open enrollment
BLM Ely District Office selling Christmas tree-cutting permits
ELY – The Bureau of Land Management Ely District Office is making Christmas tree-cutting permits available to the public. Permits cost $4 each with a … [Read more...] about BLM Ely District Office selling Christmas tree-cutting permits
City of Caliente News
The Caliente Planning Commission met Sept. 30, with Councilman Tommy Rowe in attendance. The Planning Commission approved recommending Mike Wynn to … [Read more...] about City of Caliente News