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First responders handle 95 calls across Lincoln County

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Lincoln County first responders responded to 95 calls for service during the week of Aug. 24-30, with several noteworthy incidents involving traffic accidents, law enforcement investigations, a K9-assisted arrest and a commercial trailer fire. During a traffic stop in Pioche, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office K9 Bowie conducted an open-air sniff and gave a positive indication. … [Read more...] about First responders handle 95 calls across Lincoln County

Annual Pioche Labor Day Celebration approaches

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For more than a century, celebrating Labor Day weekend in Pioche has been one of Lincoln County's biggest weekends of the year. The tradition returns Sept. 4-7 as Pioche hosts its 121st Annual Labor Day Festival. This year carries the theme "Grit, Glory & Forged in Freedom." The four-day celebration will once again fill the historic mining town with longtime … [Read more...] about Annual Pioche Labor Day Celebration approaches

First responders: In-custody death, Hwy 93 rollover among week’s incidents

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The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office responded to 140 calls for service during the week of Aug. 17-23, while Pahranagat Valley Fire and Ambulance responded to five calls involving accidents, fires and medical emergencies. The week began Aug. 17 with a DUI call in Alamo that resulted in one arrest. Later that afternoon, at approximately 2:35 p.m., Pahranagat Valley Fire and … [Read more...] about First responders: In-custody death, Hwy 93 rollover among week’s incidents

Cleanup continues following Aug. 14 flooding

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The water has receded and roads have reopened, but the effects of Friday’s flooding are still being felt across Lincoln County as residents, community members and crews continue cleaning up what the storm left behind. Heavy rain Aug. 14 sent water through normally dry or lower-flow waterways, across roads and onto properties. Power outages were reported, mud and debris … [Read more...] about Cleanup continues following Aug. 14 flooding

Alamo drinking water warning lifted following precautionary testing

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The drinking water warning issued Aug. 13 for customers of the Alamo Sewer and Water GID was officially lifted Aug. 17 after test results confirmed E. coli and other coliform bacteria were not present in the system. The warning was issued after a six-inch water main at Purple Sage and Broadway broke, resulting in a system-wide loss of pressure. Trevor Laird, an official … [Read more...] about Alamo drinking water warning lifted following precautionary testing