Pioche News

A ruling that granted Southern Nevada Water Authority approval to pump billions of gallons of water from rural areas along the Nevada-Utah line will head back to court after appeals were filed by environmental groups, local governments, Indian tribes, ranchers and others.

One lane in each direction will remain open. ■ For the next several months, expect road closures behind the east side of the Strip.

A handsome life-sized bronze statue of pioneer Las Vegas rancher Helen J. Stewart welcomes visitors to the Old Mormon Fort State Historical Park, where she ranched and raised her family in the late 1800s.

Review Title: "Helen J. Stewart: First Lady of Las Vegas" Authors: Sally Zanjani, Carrie Townley Porter Publisher: Stephens Press Pages: 202 Price: $22.95 The rise of female governors in neighboring Arizona and New Mexico, as well as national heroines from the region such as U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and Homeland Security Secretary ... (more)