J.G. Johnson Elementary School celebrated Veterans Day on Friday afternoon with songs, poems and good food to honor the local veterans of the community.
I’m a Foodie with a capital F. Actually all the letters should be capitalized but then it would read like I was shouting “FOODIE” at you, which I am not. That would be rude. But in my food obsession I love to watch the trends.
Nathan Adelson Hospice is getting ready for its largest fundraiser of the year. The ninth annual Festival of Trees and Gala is set for Dec. 7 at Mountain Falls but tickets are on sale now.
If you happened to be at the south end of town, towards the end of Homestead Road last Friday afternoon about 1 p.m. you may have seen a wagon train right out of the old West. The Equestrian Trails Corral 14 Western Wagons Group was hosting a Shoshone to Pahrump wagon train drive.
Thanksgiving in America is a time for family and friendship gatherings and holiday meals; a time of turkeys, stuffing and pumpkin pie. A time for Indian corn and gourds on the doorstep and people helping others share a warm meal and good company.
Not many kids can say that before they turned 20, they had a hand in writing and lobbying to ensure passage of two state laws.
WASHINGTON — Two months ago, polls showed Democrat Kay Hagan leading prospective opponents by double digits in her quest for a second term representing North Carolina in the Senate.
Nevada is a land of mind-bending vistas and harsh hyperbole.
WASHINGTON — One reason Washington makes so much bad history is that so many people here know so little history. This helps explain why “comprehensive” immigration reform is foundering: Too few of today’s legislators know what happened 163 years ago.
Residents will get a break from the flurry of activities this weekend with only one major event. However, if you are a photographer or ever wanted to learn how to shoot good pictures, you’ll need to pre-register for an event scheduled for next Saturday.
A Tonopah jail inmate was reportedly found hanging in his cell Wednesday by Nye County Sheriff’s deputies. The death was an apparent suicide.
A major heroin bust sent six people to jail on Veterans Day.
A serious financial blow was dealt to an area agency dedicated to providing much needed assistance to local seniors.
Some of the biggest arguments between sports fans are due to the controversial calls made by officials of the game. Games are lost, seasons are ended and lots of heartache ensues due to the occasional misunderstood action of officials. The Pahrump Valley High School girls’ volleyball team’s season could arguably be considered one of these controversial games.
Applicants who wish to apply for election to the Valley Electric Association Board of Directors representing District 6, the area north of Highway 372 in Pahrump, have until Nov. 22.
A proposed Dollar General store took a step closer to construction after the Pahrump Regional Planning Commission meeting Wednesday. Mike Floyd received favorable rezoning for a parcel on Carlton Street for the proposed commercial project.
Several moons ago I wrote that it was a bit disturbing that Nye County, still suffering the after-effects of the economic calamity that struck the nation five years ago, was continuing to get the brush-off over Yucca Mountain, a multi-billion-dollar half-finished economic development gem just down the road from us, all the while new shipments of highly radioactive material were coming our way. Coming soon to a highway intersection near you, armed guards and all.
On Monday, things looked pretty bleak for a longtime local agency in danger of closing its doors.
A tentative map for a 77-lot residential Spring Mountain Estates subdivision at the Spring Mountain Motor Sports Ranch on Highway 160 was approved by a 6-1 vote of the Pahrump Regional Planning Commission Wednesday. Builder Russ Meads of Double M Construction said the sales would also open the door to commercial development along Highway 160, including a hotel.
Two people accused of purposely setting fire to their foreclosed home to collect insurance money on it in 2010 were bound over to District Court this week after a justice of the peace found there was enough evidence to support the charges against them.
The Beatty volleyball team ended its season in the semifinal regional playoff game against Pahranagat Valley in 3 matches (25-7, 25-11 and 25-11).
Nearly 30 years after Belgian artist Albert Szukalski created his “Last Supper” sculpture at Rhyolite and set in motion what would become the Goldwell Open Air Museum that would later include the work of three other Belgians, the organization announced its hosting yet another Belgian artist.
Free speech. Anonymous speech. As American as apple pie.
Last week Nevada reporter Jon Ralston went public with a problem he’s been having with the press operation of U.S. Sen. Dean Heller of Nevada.