Deputy arrested after pointing gun at wife

A Nye County Sheriff’s Office Detention Deputy is facing several charges following a domestic dispute with his spouse on Saturday.

Tonopah woman arrested on murder charge

A Tonopah woman has been arrested on a charge of first degree murder with use of a deadly weapon stemming from an incident at National 9 Motel on Friday.

Florida man arrested on felony child porn warrant

A near year-long federal investigation has led to the arrest of a Florida man wanted on child pornography charges.

Hearing delayed after dog owner asks for counsel

A Tonopah resident charged with dozens of counts regarding the care of animals in her care made an initial appearance in Tonopah Justice Court on March 19.

Great Computer Deals’ latest expansion doubles its size

Starting out as a business at a swap meet, Great Computer Deals has grown to their fifth expansion since the business’ inception.

VEA mulls a pair of possible community-benefiting programs

The Valley Electric Association discussed possible plans for community-focused projects in between financial discussions at its board meeting Friday.

Pahrump wineries help amend state’s industry expansion bill

Local wineries concerned that a bill would tarnish the state’s wine industry successfully added an amendment allowing for some regulation focused on Nevada-based fruit.

Animal shelter owner responds to complaint

A privately owned animal rescue was shut down March 24 after a complaint from a local resident prompted a visit from Nye County Animal Control.

Letter to the Editor

Stuffed animals are better toys than live ones

Trojans squeak by Cheyenne

Three RBIs by Carlos Rivera was the difference in the game.

Trojans track runs hard at Las Vegas Classic

The Trojans track team ran against Faith Lutheran, Boulder City, Virgin Valley and Pahranagat Valley last week Wednesday and was at Desert Oasis for the Las Vegas Classic on Saturday.

Lady Trojans lose second game in a row to Cheyenne

Getting that right combination of players is crucial in the beginning of the season and Trojans Coach Elias Armendariz is all too well aware of this. The Lady Trojans softball team (9-6 overall, 2-3 Sunset League) suffered a terrible loss to Cheyenne (10-3, 4-1) on Friday, 15-2.

Some Nye residents set to get new addresses

Some Nye County residents are set to get new addresses by the end of this year, pending completion and approval of a plan currently underway.

Wild and bad bills for Nye County getting thinned out

Local legislators gave an update on proposed laws governing water, hydrofracturing, guns on college campuses, public employees’ contracts and police officer body cameras during a rural legislator telephone conference on March 26.

How Reid’s departure could change Nevada landscape

U.S. Sen. Harry Reid’s Friday announcement that he will not seek re-election in 2016 left many Nevadans wondering what the future holds for the Silver State after its most powerful voice at home and in Washington passes from the scene.

Metro team members run for fallen comrades

For some people, it takes a lot of motivation to get them running anything more than a mile.

IN PROFILE: Paula Callahan

BUSINESS:

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 $21 million.

LV pot company wants Nye water

Nye County officials are crying foul over the discovery that Amargosa water was planned be used to grow marijuana in a Las Vegas cultivation facility.

Reid anoints his own candidates

Harry Reid’s decision to retire from Congress turned attention immediately to his replacements, not least because he himself promptly tried to influence his successors both as senator and as Democratic floor leader.

Crime Corner, April 1

Altercation leads to arrest for narcotics

High-speed chase leads to multiple traffic, gun charges

A felon led police on a high-speed motorcycle chase Monday that allegedly including taunting police, before crashing and being sent to the hospital.

Incumbents retain Valley Electric board seats

Valley Electric Association District 1 and 3 incumbent directors retained their offices following Thurday’s elections.