Forgery investigation leads to more arrests, stolen guns

The arrests of four local residents in a check fraud and forgery investigation has broadened to include additional arrests and the issuing of warrants for additional suspects, the Nye County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday.

Public hearing scheduled April 14 to move water rights

The state water engineer has scheduled a public hearing in Pahrump on April 14 to allow for the movement of water rights from the Pahrump Valley floor to the Pahrump and Manse alluvial fans as a means of providing “appropriators increased flexibility in the management of water resources” in the Pahrump Basin.

Book Review: The man behind the pimp persona

Dennis Hof is the most successful and best-known brothel owner in Nevada history.

NRC comes up with $2 million for Yucca groundwater study

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is planning two public hearings in Nevada this fall as it freshens up an environmental study of groundwater at Yucca Mountain.

Off-road adventure business brought to town by local casino

With winter over and warmer weather shining on the valley, locals and tourists alike will be out to take advantage of the spring weather conditions.

Mobile food vending carts on the rise in Pahrump

Jeanne Wright lost her 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. job unexpectedly and had a hard time finding a new job. With some quick out-of-the-box thinking she now owns Pahrump’s lone hot dog cart on Highway 160, Jeanne’s Hot Dogs.

Schneider gets a TKO in 11 seconds

MESQUITE — Pahrump amateur mixed-martial-arts fighter Brandon Schneider overpowered his opponent in 11 seconds Saturday at the Mayhem in Mesquite VI event.

IN PROFILE: Tom Arnhart

BUSINESS:

Organization addressing senior prescription drug abuse

Officials at NyE Communities Coalition are taking on the issue of prescription drug abuse among the valley’s senior population.

Letter to the Editor

Government is battle of progressives versus conservatives

Area law firm quietly closes doors, in Pahrump, Las Vegas

An area law firm that closed its doors and ceased operations late last month has left many clients scratching their heads in disbelief.

County school zones don’t lend to walking, biking

Though many elementary, middle and high school students across the Silver State will take part in the annual Nevada Moves Day today, the outlay of Nye County School District zones don’t lend to participating in the event.

That history book on the shelf

In the early days of Nevada, the state’s history was written mostly by clubwomen rather than by trained historians.

Revised water bills to be heard in Senate next week

Two amended proposed state Senate bills governing the allocation of Nevada’s water will be back before the government affairs committee for a vote in the coming weeks.

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 $17 million.

Jobless rate jumps sharply

Nye County’s jobless rate jumped in January as more workers apparently re-entered the labor force looking for work.

Crime Corner, March 18

Man jailed for domestic battery

3 injured in dog attack, owner arrested, jailed

Three people were injured Friday morning, one critically, after a dog attack at a property near Linda and Black streets that resulted in the dogs’ owner being arrested.

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