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 $37 million.

School Menu

Nye County School District elementary menu for the week of Dec. 9 – Dec. 13

Pahrump Valley Auto Plaza hosts grand reopening

Pahrump Valley Auto Plaza General Manager Sheldon Feddy was beaming last week. Upgrades to his dealership, which began in April, were finally complete.

“Conservageddon” insurgency continues to gather steam

While it will again be impossible for the GOP to gain a Republican majority in the state Assembly next year, the developing conservative uprising in Nevada — what I’ve been referring to as “Conservageddon” — could well result in a new (and desperately needed) conservative majority in the Republican Assembly caucus.

Openness has its downsides

In the 1970s, Las Vegas Sun publisher Hank Greenspun threatened not to cooperate with White House requests that details of President Ford’s movements and schedule not be publicized because, Greenspun said, he did not approve of Ford’s rhetoric in the wake of two assassination attempts. Ford had been making what Greenspun considered taunting statements about how he would not be denied his right to travel and speak out.

Homeless killer cries over 10-year sentence

A man charged with voluntary manslaughter in the death of his neighbor in a homeless encampment earlier this year was sentenced to a maximum of 10 years in prison.

Toomer called on to rebuild b-ball team

The Trojans men’s hoopsters are back in full force with a new team and a new head coach. Trojans Coach John Toomer is tired of waiting and says his “team is ready to start playing games.”

PUC approves Utilities Inc. Willow Creek plan

The Nevada Public Utilities Commission Wednesday approved the first phase of Utilities Inc. of Central Nevada’s plan for remediating the environmental problems at the former Willow Creek Golf Course.

Man admits breaking into NCSO storage

One man was taken into custody on Nov. 18 after he allegedly admitted to stealing several thousand dollars worth of evidence from a storage unit the Nye County Sheriff’s Office had rented from a private vendor more than a year ago, after he was confronted by police about breaking into a friend’s storage unit on Leslie Street last month.

County assessor candidate looks forward to race

Dave Roberts, the lead racing instructor for Exotics Racing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, would seem an odd fit running for Nye County assessor.

Calvada sidewalks on RTC wish list

The county is looking at building sidewalks along one block of Calvada Boulevard from Highway 160 to Mount Charleston Drive. An additional road reconstruction project is also awaiting a report on available funds.

Speedway runs last race of the season

After being rained out on Nov. 23, the last race of the Pahrump Valley Speedway’s season on Nov. 30 was a spectacle of new and experienced drivers with some out there to get experience, and some veterans there to just enjoy the last local dirt race of the year.

800 served at community Thanksgiving dinner

A host of community organizations came together to serve some 800 residents dinner on Thanksgiving, even delivering meals to the homeless and homebound.

VEA closing drive-through window; kiosk open

Valley Electric Association members will no longer be able to make payments at the drive-through window to a live person as of Dec. 6.

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 $42 million.

New rules could slow how ballot questions submitted

Ballot questions have certainly played an important role in Nye County politics. Some only passed by the thinnest of margins.

Aimee Senior returns as head coach

Aimee Senior returns to lead the Beatty Hornets women’s basketball team one more year. This year the veteran coach comes out of retirement and is in her 13th year. She said after last year’s season she would come back to help out the team if they couldn’t find a replacement for Steve Sullivan who is sitting this year out.

Concerns force changes to VEA power line project

The construction of a Valley Electric Association power line from Beatty to Tolicha Peak to serve the Nevada Test and Training Range is nearing completion, without any disputes or fanfare, though the project was temporarily suspended due to environmental concerns.

Business Profile

BUSINESS: Syd McGill, Realtor with Realty Executives In Action

Trojans more competitive this year

The girls Trojans basketball team is hoping to start their season with a bang as the potential for a winning season looks promising. With some strong players returning to the team as well as a strong freshman class, head varsity coach Jennifer Hagstrom is enthusiastic about the upcoming season.

Jeb Ayers: Straight shooter on and off the field

Junior defensive team captain Jeb Ayers for the Tonopah Muckers football team is one reason the Muckers do not have a losing season.

Local weightlifters attend tournament in Reno

Three men from Pahrump excelled at the World Association of Bench Pressers and Deadlifters (WABDL) competition in Reno Nov. 3-10.

Crime Corner

COPS: Man arrested trying to sell medication for gas money

DA’s Report

• Danny Ray was charged on Nov. 19 with luring a child.

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