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 $22 million.

Rockin’ Mockers play Mountain Springs Saloon Sunday

The Rockin’ Mockers band will perform at the Mountain Springs Saloon on Sunday, July 20th from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Lunch is available for purchase.

TOO MANY TORTOISES: Human interference creates an unbalanced environment

ow can an animal end up on the endangered species list, yet be so prevalent in captivity, it begins to create another problem? That very scenario is currently being played out with the Desert Tortoise.

Sports channels pay TV are driving up the costs of TV

Cable TV and satellite TV providers say sports channels have been the reason for higher rates in the past few years.

DRT Motorsports: The family that races together stays together

The General Tire Best in the Desert Vegas to Reno race is just around the corner, starting on August 14. It is the longest off-road race in the country. One family tells what it takes to be in off-road desert racing.

Hospital hosts ‘Back to School Health Fair’ on Saturday

Parents of new or returning students in the Nye County School District need to know two things this year — the start of the fall semester is less than a month away, and the Desert View Hospital Back to School Health Fair is coming up this Saturday at the facility from 9 a.m. to noon.

County loans troubled Tonopah hospital $2 million

Nye County commissioners Tuesday voted unanimously to loan up to $2 million in revolving credit on an as-needed basis to Nye Regional Medical Center in Tonopah.

Cox calls support for I-11 corridor ‘traitorous’

Nye County commissioners Tuesday passed a resolution endorsing the Interstate 11 project up Highway 95, from Las Vegas to Reno, as part of a new highway corridor from Mexico to Canada.

Five chosen to receive pot dispensary permits; picks must now get state OK

A new building proposed across from the Pahrump landfill was the top choice for the sole medical marijuana dispensary license in Nye County, commissioners decided Wednesday, as business owners lined up to speak in a green rush for medical marijuana special use permits.

2 stress deputies return, grievances fly

At least two of six deputies out on “stress” leave have returned to active duty after being cleared to do so by a county psychologist last week.

One vet’s struggles illustrate VA incompetence

On mere appearances, one would think Pahrump resident Dennis Sawran is the embodiment of a healthy 60-year-old man.

Speed factor in Saturday rollover

The initial investigation on Saturday’s fatal rollover accident reveals that excessive speed was a factor, according to Nye County Sheriff Tony DeMeo.

Beatty board hears public lands management plan

BEATTY — “Nevadans know how to manage Nevada lands. We are the best stewards of that land.”

The Sanders show will go on, Movie in the Park has been changed to ‘Lego’

Jack Sanders said “the show must go on,” even though the performance of Lynn Peterson &The Phatt Kattz has been changed. Kelly Almond, a key member of her band is ill and Peterson will be performing with the Woody Woods Band.

VEA holds Bucket Truck drive for school supplies

In an effort to support schools in southwestern Nevada, Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA), will host its annual Fill the Bucket Truck School Supply Drive at multiple locations in Pahrump.

Finger paints and potato stamps make summer fun

Unleash your inner artist! Everybody likes to finger paint and play with stamps — even grownups. When was the last time you made a picture for your mother’s fridge?

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