Yucca supporters launch new bid

WASHINGTON – With Republicans now in charge on both sides of Capitol Hill, lawmakers who want a new life for the Yucca Mountain project launched their latest bid on Wednesday to fund the Nevada nuclear waste site.

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 $26 million.

Parenting class aimed at preventing child deaths

The Nevada Institute for Children’s Research and Policy is looking for 10-to-20 single parents to take part in a special program aimed at preventing child abuse and deaths at the hands of caretakers.

Trojans beat up on Western

The Trojans softball team pounded Western 26-1 on Tuesday on the road. Pahrump (11-7 overall, 4-4 Sunset League) didn’t waste any time getting on the board and were up 8-0 in the first inning.

4-wheeling enthusiasts go beyond the road

If you like exploring in off- road locations, riding on rough unpaved roads while having fun, then you should “hitch” a ride with the Pahrump Valley 4 Wheelers.

Secrets of budget-savvy gardeners

Even in our arid climate with extreme temperatures, questionable soil quality and mighty winds, you can still enjoy gardening, and you don’t have to spend a fortune doing it. The secret is to do what the budget-savvy gardeners do.

Angel’s Landing a bucket-list hike to panoramic view

Angels Landing in Zion National Park, Utah, is a viewpoint atop a giant red sandstone monolith, offering one of the best panoramic views in the park, which is to say, one of the best in the American West.

Girls dominate field events to take meet

The Lady Trojans dominated the field events on Tuesday afternoon and took the home track meet, beating five other schools.

Water issues at Amargosa school following spring break

Faculty and students at the Amargosa Elementary School returned from spring break Monday to portions of the building without running water, including the cafeteria.

Carpenter turned painter is Pahrump’s featured artist

A Pahrump man has traded in the tools of a public employee for a paintbrush and has begun to enjoy his retirement.

Senior News

Pahrump Senior Center

Seminar to focus on children living around drugs

The physical and emotional wellness of children during police drug raids is the topic of discussion for area law enforcement and medical personnel next week.

County questioning the legality of Kingdom’s return

Less than a month after the owner of the Kingdom Gentleman’s Club announced he’s planning to reopen the adult-themed establishment, it appears that efforts are underway that may nix that action.

Aging baseball field seeks some much needed attention

Pahrump Valley High School’s aging baseball field was addressed at the last Nye County School Board meeting on Tuesday night with a presentation made by concerned parents and the school baseball team as over 20 parents and baseball team members gathered in the board chambers to let people know that the baseball field is unsafe to play on.

Crime Corner, April 17

Traffic stops results in arrest for drugs

Smoking rate in Nye above state average

With more smokers in Nye County than that of the state average according to a recent health study, curbing those numbers starts with early education.

Wyoming kid turns into brothel industry’s chief lobbyist

George Flint grew up in Lusk, Wyoming. He was familiar with the Yellow Hotel there, where, among others, Bobbie Duncan, owner of the Buckeye Bar near Tonopah, received training under the famous madam Dell Burke in operating a brothel.

Valley Cruisers auto show marks 20th anniversary on Saturday

Valley Cruisers will be showing off the best automobiles the area has to offer at the 20th annual Over the Hump to Pahrump Show and Shine this weekend.

FROM THE EDITOR: Yucca project slowly pushing itself off the mat

You know that move in professional wrestling when the referee comes flying over to slap down a three count, only to have the nearly pinned opponent kick out at the last possible second.

Letter to the Editor

No emotions felt when burning book

Law enforcement to address dangers of social media

If you’re a parent of a teenage child and don’t feel up-to-date on the latest technology, especially social media, you are encouraged to attend a presentation on the subject next week.

School Menu

Nye County School District elementary menu for the week of April 20 – April 24

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