Girlfriend of KFC robbery suspect arrested

Local police have arrested the girlfriend of a potentially violent suspect in the armed robbery of Kentucky Fried Chicken.

Motorcyclist killed in Pahrump identified

Denny Randall Sheldon has been identified as the motorcyclist killed Friday afternoon, according to the Clark County coroner.

Tips on keeping children, pets safe tonight

In just a few short hours, revelers of young children and beyond will make their ritualistic journey throughout the community in search sweet treats.

Pahrump hauntings start with the land

I have to say I have never seen a ghost but in 2012 I wanted to so badly that I ended up on this investigation of this alleged haunted house. As a reporter I had done some ghost stories but what you are about to hear is the real thing. Nothing is embellished. The name of the resident has been changed to protect her house from the curious.

Crime Corner, Oct. 31

Woman jailed for DUI

FROM THE EDITOR: Happy 147th birthday to Pahrump residents

While state officials and Sesquicentennial lovers are busy celebrating the state’s 150th birthday, I was surprised to learn Pahrump was not part of the state’s first three years.

Cross country sends 14 runners to the regionals

Cross country had the division finals last week and the boys and girls both finished in third to Faith Lutheran and Clark. Both teams did their best said Trojans Coach Matt Kolocdzieczyk.

Lady Trojans rout Cheyenne

All doubts that the girls had lost their ability to score were out the window last Tuesday as the Lady Trojans traveled to Cheyenne and beat them 6-0. Sydney Dennis led Pahrump (11-6-0, 8-5-0) against the Desert Shields (5-9-1, 4-9-1) with two goals. The Trojans scored three in the first half and three in the second half.

Lady Trojans golf sent two to state

Junior Kellie Hunn from Pahrump just started golfing last year and she never thought she would go to state this year, but she made it along with her teammate, Sophomore Riley Moore.

Valley Electric preparing for 2015 Legislature

Chris Brooks, Valley Electric Association executive vice-president of energy services, has been busy making the rounds of state legislators in preparation for the upcoming 2015 session which begins in February.

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 $10 million.

School Menu

Nye County School District elementary menu for the week of Nov. 3 – Nov. 7

COFFIN IT UP: A dying business grows

When drivers pass Bryan and Dusty Schoening’s home in northwest Pahrump this time of year, they may think the cemetery is only up for Halloween.

New technology improves customer service at DMV

Before August of this year, going to the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles office on East Basin Avenue was something locals would have preferred to avoid, chiefly due to the wait time.

COMMUNITY VIEWPOINT: Political mess shows no character or humility

Well we are pretty fed up with the political advertisements but what are they really saying? After each election process we all claim to have not voted for the politician whom we somehow put into office. Was it magic, apathy or trickery or just plain ignorance where we just voted a party line?

BLM set to gather wild horses near Tonopah

The Battle Mountain District, Tonopah Field Office plans to gather about 120 horses from within the Reveille Allotment and Herd Management Area located approximately 50 miles east of Tonopah to remove excess wild horses in order to maintain a thriving natural ecological balance, and ensure healthy wild horses, the office announced this week.

Preparations begin for another Hafen Ranch Road project

The Regional Transportation Commission last week voted to start preparations to blade and chip seal Hafen Ranch Road south from Thorne Drive to Superior Lane.

Attorneys seek to recoup fees, expenses in Yucca Mountain case

WASHINGTON — A nuclear waste repository might be or might never be built at Yucca Mountain but one group profited from a long legal fight over the Nevada site — the lawyers.

Water district trying to figure out pot industry’s needs

A couple of Nye County Water District board members Monday approved a water impact plan application for a medical marijuana industry applicant despite concerns the pot industry is being singled out for having to submit a water impact plan.

Town board sets aside funding for bocce ball upgrade

It didn’t take much time for Pahrump Town Board members to conduct their business on Tuesday evening.

Sports Corner

Beatty: Melynda Gross, a former state champion for Beatty High School is asking for help for her brother, who was in a tragic car accident that took his wife and left him in the hospital. The accident was in July.

Hornets’ consistent play earns them a victory

Beatty’s consistent play against Indian Springs last week gave the girls volleyball team the victory 23-25, 25-21,24-26, 25-15 and 15-13. The Hornets (9-2 overall, 7-2 Division IV Southern) moved into third place after beating the Thunderbirds (8-4, 6-3) last Friday and Adelson School on Tuesday, 25-11, 21-25, 25-14 and 25-14.

Seniors play last home game for pride

Tuesday was all about the seniors as they played their last home game against Cheyenne. The Trojans (5-14-2 overall, 2-12-1 Sunset League) lost 2-0, but played tough defense against the Desert Shields (3-10-2, 3-9-2) for most of the game.

49ers headed for annual encampment Nov. 5 – 9

Six mule team wagons headed out from Fred and Cathy Cressler’s farm at the south end of Homestead Road on a crisp autumn Tuesday morning, attempting to recreate the journey of the pioneers who took a route to the California gold rush through Death Valley in the winter of 1849-50.

Two weekend festivals, Nevada Day and Halloween

Halloween and Nevada Day, what a combination. It seems as if everyone everywhere has something going on. Both Shoshone Old West Days and Beatty Days are set for this weekend. Today is a holiday celebrating Nevada’s 150th birthday and it’s also a night for ghosts goblins and parties.

Pumpkin: It’s not just for carving anymore

We wait all year for the chance to buy pumpkins and it feels like such a waste to throw it out. But wait — you can cook pumpkin!

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