Supreme Court rejects Robbins plea for bail

The man convicted of shooting and killing his daughter’s boyfriend in 2011 was denied bail again after the Nevada Supreme Court ruled he could not go free pending his appeal.

Vehicle crashes into Beatty home

BEATTY — Bobby and Chris Nichols were using computers in the front room of their house at 500 N. Irving in Beatty Monday afternoon when they heard a loud crunch.

Nevada court allows anti-Mormon effort

A few days ago, the Nevada Supreme Court refused to intervene in a court case to correct a case of religious bigotry.

Trojans go down fighting at state title game

Two titans in prep soccer came together on Saturday in Dayton, a small town near Carson City for the Division 1-A Nevada State Women’s Soccer Title.

Lady Muckers fail to repeat as champions

The chase to another state championship title came to a halt Friday night for Tonopah when they played Smith Valley in the semifinal round of the Division-4 state tournament. Smith Valley beat Tonopah 3 sets to 1.

The signs are up for three new eateries

The Pahrump dining scene is about to change yet again. This time there are signs being installed, but none have the doors open, yet.

Auto Plaza hosts charity event

With the renovations completed to the Pahrump Valley Auto Plaza facility on Charleston Park Road, it’s time for a party.

Letter to the Editor

Nuclear waste shipments — comments and a suggestion

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Gamblers Anonymous

The Real Story of Thanksgiving

On this coming Thanksgiving holiday, I would be eternally grateful if our government-run education camps would teach the next generation of Americans the true story of Plymouth Rock rather than the romanticized fairy tale version.

California Lottery

No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in Wednesday’s drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $35 million.

County rejects sole bid to run animal shelter

Nye County Commissioners Tuesday rejected the sole bid from Tails End president Susan Cronin to run the Nye County Animal Shelter.

Biker gets 40 years for shootout with police

A man convicted of the attempted murder of a Nye County Sheriff’s deputy during a June 2012 shootout outside a home on Manse Road was sentenced to a maximum of 40 years in prison this week.

Locals with Philippines ties reflect on typhoon

Talk radio legend Art Bell’s time has been intensely focused on the other side of the world in recent days.

Local medical marijuana rules on the way

County commissioners didn’t show any opposition Tuesday as they voted to direct staff to draft a medical marijuana bill.

DOE to residents: No need to worry over U-233 shipments

Two main questions were lobbed at U.S. Department of Energy officials Thursday about the proposed shipment of 403 canisters of uranium to the National Nuclear Security Site: Why is it classified low level nuclear waste and can you ship it through Amargosa Valley instead of Pahrump?

Local radiothon raises funds for senior program

Roughly one week after being denied financial assistance from the Pahrump town board, a local agency is set to receive a helping hand from the “Big Voice of the Valley.”

County seeks bids on Calvada well

Nye County is requesting bids on drilling a 600-foot deep, 10-inch agricultural well to irrigate the Calvada Eye landscaping and to water the duck ponds.

Town offices get much-needed renovation

Regular visitors to the Pahrump town office will notice an entirely different interior design this week.