Man wanted by police after drugs discovered in vehicle

Nye County Sheriff’s Office is on the search for a man in connection with drugs discovered in an unoccupied vehicle last week.

GOP already moving to protect Hardy’s seat

WASHINGTON — Senior Republicans and business leaders in Las Vegas are helping Rep. Cresent Hardy build a firewall as he prepares to defend his newly won seat in Congress.

Business tax bill clears hurdle

CARSON CITY — Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval’s tax proposal that would overhaul the state’s business license fees cleared one major legislative hurdle Tuesday, winning approval in the Senate with a push from Democrats to await an unknown fate in the Assembly.

Finding a space to name for Harper a growing challenge

The Nye County Board of Commissioners are running into unexpected roadblocks as they considered renaming Blosser Park after Pahrump’s Goodwill Ambassador Butch Harper, who died at age 73 in February.

Entrepreneur adds solar business to portfolio

A local businessman that has had his hand in various establishments over the years in town saw another milestone Tuesday.

Desert View Hospital to award a pair of scholarships

Graduating high school seniors that have medical aspirations can get some assistance to pay for schooling through a scholarship program organized by Desert View Hospital.

Suddenlink’s acquisition of New Wave nearly complete

Pahrump residents have another way to get their cable and internet needs filled, as a new company has entered the market, replacing an existing one.

VEA’s annual membership meeting Saturday

Valley Electric Association, Inc. will hold its annual meeting on Saturday, celebrating the cooperative’s 50th anniversary with a look toward the future.

Mortensen’s pitching keeps the game close in loss

The Trojans faced the division-leading Spring Valley team on Monday and lost 3-1. The Grizzlies (14-9 overall, 10-0 Sunset League) brought in pitcher Bryce Bullock, who three-hit Pahrump (20-8, 7-3) for the win.

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Don’t just look at the score, dig deeper for the hidden story

The score, that’s usually what tells people the story. Sports fanatics use the end results to form their own opinion about a team, but does it tell everything?

Calvada duck ponds get cleaning and makeover

The duck ponds at the Calvada Eye are in the midst of a deep cleaning and facelift.

Earth Day celebration on Saturday

Food, educational exhibits and entertainment are planned as part of local Earth Day observances in Pahrump.

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Memorial Day service to be held at G.G. Sweet Park this year

Four players shoot in the 80s to give team second place

Kelby Lindberg led his team against Western last Monday with a 9-over par 81. Lindberg finished in tenth-place overall and Pahrump took second place with a 427. Faith Lutheran finished with a 377 in first and Spring Valley finished in third place with a 431.

Chase suspect to plead guilty to felony charge

A Pahrump man is facing up to six years in prison after pleading guilty to charges relating to a police chase last month.

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 $27 million.

Both track teams finish in top 10 at Arbor View meet

The Pahrump track team was at the Arbor View Invitational in Las Vegas on Friday. The invitational was one of the largest of the year with 37 teams competing. The Trojans competed against Division I, I-A, III and IV schools.

Traveling folk art exhibit at Beatty Museum

BEATTY — A traveling exhibit from the Nevada Arts Council will be on display at the Beatty Museum through June 8.

Crime Corner, April 22

Woman jailed for 3rd DUI