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

Woman arrested again in identity theft, fraud investigation

The alleged ringleader of a large-scale mail, identity, and check fraud scheme was arrested again Wednesday on new charges tied to the case, the Nye County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday.

State Thing bills are back again

I always tell myself it’s the last time I will write about State Things, but something always comes along to return me to the topic.

Crime Corner, April 15

Stolen cell tracked with GPS

PUC approves remediation plan for former Willow Creek

Utilities Inc. of Central Nevada has come one step closer to gaining the necessary permissions to raise all sewer user rates in Pahrump after gaining Public Utility Commission approval on April 7 of remediation plans at the former Willow Creek Golf Course, now known as Discovery Park.

County video issues questioned at water meeting

With no other business before the Nye County Water District, a meeting was held on Monday, April 13 solely to rescind, amend and approve minutes of a previous meeting.

Tonopah hospital continues to struggle financially

TONOPAH – Nye Regional Medical Center is struggling to make payroll a few months after emerging from bankruptcy, county officials were told last week.

Hospital properties set to become smoke-free zones

Looking to be a leader in the community and set a healthy example, Desert View Hospital is set to kick butts in the coming months.

VEA forging ahead with broadband plans

In the midst of celebrating their 50th year in operation, Valley Electric Association is moving ahead to offer its service area broadband internet, tentatively scheduled to be up and running by the end of the year.

ThreadzFest returned to fill festival void

ThreadzFest and Backyard BBQ took place April 4 featuring a list of regional bands with national act, Crown the Empire, headlining the event.

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