‘After the Duel’ is a big hit at speedway

The “After the Duel in the Desert” IMCA Modifieds race at the Pahrump Valley Speedway was a winner in every way, according to – everybody.

Panthers down Muckers in football quarterfinals

The Tonopah Muckers, the last Nye County team in football in post season, lost last Friday in Alamo to the Pahranagat Valley Panthers 60-6 (24-0, 46-0, 54-6, 60-6) in the Division IV state quarterfinals.

Fundraiser set for Amargosa trailhead project

TECOPA, Calif. — A first annual fundraiser by the Amargosa Conservancy set for Saturday will raise funds to supplement a $299,000 state of California grant for a five-mile walking trail from China Ranch Date Farm to the lower Amargosa Canyon.

Devil’s Hole pupfish count hits new low

AMARGOSA VALLEY – The fall 2013 count for the Devil’s Hole pupfish, conducted Sept. 28 and 29, was 65.

Fire destroys two manufactured homes

Local firefighters responded to two structure fires this weekend that left two homes, one occupied and one abandoned, damaged in their wake.

Study highlights number of firefighters injured annually

Although a recent report from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) estimates that nearly 70,000 firefighters across the nation were injured in the line of duty in 2012, Pahrump Valley Fire Rescue Services Chief Scott Lewis said injuries in his department are typically few and far between.

Horsford firm against Yucca and nuke waste shipments

Roughly three months after officially kicking off his 2014 campaign, Rep. Steven Horsford (NV-4) was back in Pahrump stumping for next year’s midterm elections.

DOE to media: U-233 shipments safe

A public hearing by the U.S. Department of Energy and the State of Nevada on the shipment of 403 canisters of radioactive uranium 233 waste from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at Nevada Treasure RV Resort was prompted after concerns about the lack of information flowing to local officials, Nye County Commissioner Dan Schinhofen said Tuesday.

Agencies fight for survival in funding plea

A pair of Nevada agencies with strong local ties may be unable to continue providing services due to financial hardships.

Lady Muckers lose to Alamo but move on to state

The Tonopah Muckers remain the only Nye County Division-4 school in volleyball still in the playoffs and will be going to the state title tourney as the number two seed.

Lady Trojans soccer No. 1 in the region

Anytime the Pahrump Valley Trojans and Faith Lutheran Crusaders come together the sparks will fly. Last Saturday for the Southern Nevada Regional Championship when the two women soccer teams came together, it was no different.

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 $31 million.

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Pizza Hut coming in spite of roundabout

Construction crews have already stripped down the old building for the new Pizza Hut at 920 S. Pahrump Valley Blvd. at the junction of Highway 372.

Subdivision at center of Spring Mountain development

When the Pahrump Regional Planning Commission meets today, Spring Mountain Raceway LLC will be on the agenda seeking a map change allowing a 77-parcel subdivision located on the south and east borders of the raceway property, and to merge and redivide 194 acres.

Muckers make too many errors to defeat Panthers

The Tonopah High school Lady Muckers volleyball team could not repeat the great feat of last year, when they beat the Pahranagat Valley Panthers for the state title. This year in a game, which decided the League title they lost in four (16-25, 25-20, 17-25 and 16-25) at home in an intense and hard-fought game (1-3).

Obama is bubble-wrapped

WASHINGTON — Near the end of his new book, “Days of Fire,” my friend and former colleague Peter Baker recounts a moment in the White House Situation Room in 2008 when President George W. Bush was uncharacteristically reflective.

Pair arrested after 8 grams of meth found in car

Two people were arrested early Tuesday morning after Nye County Sheriff’s deputies allegedly discovered eight grams of methamphetamine.

Holecheck has concerns over biker rally

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, The Pahrump Town Board will meet just once this month.

Old elementary campus eyed for juvenile justice center

The Nye County School Board may allow an old, unused elementary school campus to become a new juvenile justice center, officials say.

The latest rage, Ragnar running

Runners looking for a running challenge, but finding events like Tough Mudder too hard on the body might find a Ragnar relay race is more up your alley.

The Trojans play Faith for title

One more game and the Lady Trojans soccer team are on their way to the final four for the state title, but first they will play Faith Lutheran for the regional title on Nov. 9 at Heritage Park at 10 a.m.

Trojans volleyball one step away from state

It was like watching a rerun on TV. The two teams had both been there before, but this year there was a twist.

Beatty advances to semifinals of the regional playoffs

The road to state lies through the Pahranagat Valley Panthers. How many Hornet fans are sick of hearing that one? Unfortunately that is what it is, and the Hornets have to put their game face on and play them on Nov. 9 at 12 p.m.

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