The NFL playoffs are here

If you are a National Football League fan, this is the best time to be involved in the sport. There are four great teams from each league fighting for a spot at the big show, the Super Bowl in New Jersey this year on Feb. 2, to be carried on Fox.

Marine Corps league celebrates new digs with special service

Pahrump’s Marine Corps League Detachment 1199 is looking for a few good men, women and even children to view their new home this weekend.

Protecting rights cited by Hutchison as reasons for run

Although state Sen. Mark Hutchison may have only just completed his first term with the Nevada Legislature, he now has his eyes set on the job of lieutenant governor, a position he says will continue to allow him to serve the interests of its citizens.

Work to begin on flood channels near subdivison

TONOPAH — A proposal by Mountain Falls representatives to reimburse the county $93,000 for digging two flood channels was hailed by county officials Tuesday as a first step to avoid future flooding, like after major rainfall last summer.

County files suit over tiger sanctuary

Nye County filed suit Jan. 2 against exotic animal Karl Mitchell and property owner Ray “The Flagman” Mielzynski, asking for the immediate removal of the animals from the Flagman’s 20-acre parcel at 6061 N. Woodchips Rd.

Boy, 3, killed in driveway accident

A 3-year-old boy was fatally injured this week after authorities say he and a man were struck by a moving vehicle in a residential driveway on West Blosser Ranch Road.

Event supporters questions length of Death Valley safety review

Death Valley National Park refuses any further comments on their move to place a moratorium on all sporting events for the majority of 2014. The National Park Service believes it necessary to conduct a safety review of all sporting events held within the park.

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 $9 million.

School Menu

Nye County School District elementary menu for the week of Jan. 13 – Jan. 17

DEATH VALLEY: Safety review won’t allow events to apply until Oct. 1, 2014

Nothing but the sounds of Nature are coming from Death Valley National Park after a safety review of all sporting events has been called by new park Superintendent Kathy Billings, which will last until the end of the summer 2014, but this has not stopped neighboring communities from talking.

Three named to water advisory board

TONOPAH — Nye County commissioners Tuesday appointed three members to the county water district governing board and named new chairmen to three county boards.

DEVELOPING: Boy, 3, killed in driveway accident

A 3-year-old boy was fatally injured Wednesday afternoon after two people were reportedly struck by a vehicle in a residential driveway on West Blosser Ranch Road.

Town board addresses misconceptions of incorporation

Pahrump Town Board member Dr. Tom Waters wants to set the record straight on the issue of incorporation — once again.

County approves $400,000 sheriff’s facility

TONOPAH — Nye County Commissioners voted 4-1 to allocate $401,600 for a sheriff’s department Simunitions House training facility.

Feds consider bids for new VA clinic

The veterans’ clinic at 2100 Calvada Blvd. will remain open while the Veterans Administration Southern Nevada Healthcare System considers two bids for a new clinic.

Country Boy Classic a huge success

The Pahrump Valley Junior Trojans Wrestling team held its annual “Country Boy Classic”, which was held at Pahrump Valley High School over the weekend.

Shayla Dance takes play to new heights

Shayla Dance has quietly grown into a huge asset to the Lady Trojans volleyball and basketball programs. She is a varsity player in both programs who has slowly been developing into a premiere athlete at the high school level.

DA files four formal charges against NCSO deputy

Formal charges were filed last week against a Nye County Sheriff’s deputy who was arrested in December after he allegedly entered his estranged wife’s home uninvited and held her against her will.

Trojans start conference, playing two of the toughest teams

This week both Trojans basketball teams will be playing Clark on Wednesday and Cheyenne on Friday in intense away action. The Trojans will definitely have their hands full in competing against two of the toughest teams in the conference.

‘Fracking’ expands Nevada oil search

RENO — The U.S. Bureau of Land Management generated almost $2 million in its last quarterly oil and gas competitive lease sale here last month, selling 54 parcels in the Ely BLM District comprising 93,816 acres.

Golden Gaming partners in culinary training program

Officials with Pahrump’s largest gaming employer want to provide career opportunities to southern Nevada individuals who are facing hard times.

Woman pleads guilty in theft charges

A woman arrested earlier this year for allegedly stealing several items from a truck parked outside a local retailer and later found in possession of private information belonging to as many as 80 other individuals has pled guilty in the case to a felony charge of burglary.

Sheriff not on board for cannabis expo

Local resident Michael Augustine wants to put rumors to rest and address concerns about an event his organization is planning for late April at Petrack Park.

Fire allegedly started by tossed cigarettes

Authorities say improperly disposed of cigarettes are to blame for a fire Monday that destroyed several structures located at a property on Leffner Drive.

Three went to hospital in Friday collision

Three people were sent to the local hospital last week after two vehicles reportedly collided at the intersection of State Route 160 and Mesquite Avenue.

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