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Nye County delays circus license decision after animal-welfare, USDA citation concerns
Summary
After multiple public commenters and staff raised past USDA citations and complaints tied to circuses connected to Jordan World Circus, Nye County continued the outdoor festival license public hearing to Jan. 21, 2026, and asked that the circus owner attend to address animal-welfare questions.
Nye County commissioners continued consideration of an outdoor festival license for Jordan World Circus after public commenters cited media reports and USDA inspection records alleging prior violations by organizations linked to circus animal handling.
Ashley Hanley, representing the applicant, said the company is Las Vegas–based and could provide requested porta-potties and logistical support; commissioners and the sheriff pressed for assurances about…
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