Girls need one more win to make playoffs

The girls softball team has beaten up on their opponents the last two games and have all their efforts turned to beating Faith Lutheran on Thursday (the game was past deadline).

Warm hearts abound, but cold weather grounds butterflies

The cool and gusty weather conditions didn’t deter the estimated 70 people who turned out for Nathan Adelson Hospices’ 10th Annual Butterfly Release on Sunday at the Calvada Eye.

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Petty charity motorcycle ride to overnight in Tonopah

The roar of motorcycle engines will fill the air in Tonopah and much of central Nye this weekend as the 21st annual Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America will stop overnight this Sunday, May 3.

Attempt to slow Yucca’s new momentum fails

WASHINGTON — Nevada lawmakers took two swings Thursday to try to knock out new funding for nuclear waste storage at Yucca Mountain and came up empty.

Figure in Mayweather and Pacquiao careers has Pahrump ties

With the bout being billed as the “Fight of the Century” taking place Saturday night between boxing greats Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, a man who has spent his fair share of time in Pahrump played a key role in both fighter’s careers.

Popular substitute teacher passes away from cancer

Jan Rubin was described as a talented substitute teacher who was the go-to teacher when a long-term substitute was needed, according to Principal Chris Brockman of Pahrump Valley High.

Pahrump man sentenced on mortgage fraud scheme

A Pahrump man was sentenced last week on charges stemming from a mortgage fraud scheme he ran.

Neighboring Lincoln County rich in petroglyph sites

Lincoln County, Nevada, our neighboring county to the northeast, is rich in sites where you can see unspoiled petroglyphs, the mysterious rock carvings which have graced cliffs and boulders since prehistoric times.

Miss Pahrump to hold orientation meeting on Monday

This year’s Miss Pahrump Pageant isn’t until June 13, but in order to participate, all contestants must attend the orientation meeting on Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the Best Western RV Park Clubhouse.

Trojans lose to Mojave in extra innings

Things didn’t go well for the Trojans baseball team as they played their last home game of the season against Mojave and lost 10-7.

Local family escapes injury after collision

A local family escaped serious injuries after their minivan was broadsided by a vehicle at the intersection of Lola Lane and Wilson Road just after 10 a.m. on Thursday.

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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 $30 million.

Couple arrested for soliciting prostitution on Craigslist

A social media posting has led to the arrest Monday of a Pahrump man and woman on solicitation and prostitution charges after police responded to a Craigslist ad.

Special Olympics Torch Run is largest fundraiser of the year

The Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run will be on May 16 at 8 a.m. and is a fundraiser for Special Olympics Nevada. The torch is carried from Hoover Dam and runs up to Reno. Last year was the first time the run came to Pahrump.

Student athlete aims high; has sights set on West Point

Junior Tommy Gascoigne Jr., a student athlete at Pahrump Valley High School, will have a busy summer this year and will be attending the West Point Summer Leaders seminar in June, followed by the U. S. Naval Academy Summer Seminar.

Brothel lobbyist always honest, upfront with lawmakers

This is the last of three articles profiling the brothel industry’s legal crusader and lobbyist in Carson City, George Flint.

Outhouse races, melodrama among Wild West events

The 13th annual Wild West Extravaganza and Bluegrass Festival takes place this weekend at Petrack Park and Bob Ruud Community Center, with events scheduled throughout the three-day event.

Bill calls for inventory of vested water rights in dry Nevada

With drought gripping Nevada and much of the West, the state’s top water official and a state senator said it’s time to inventory just how much water there is and who owns what.

Local man dies after rollover crash

A local man is dead while four Pahrump Valley High students are recovering from a single-vehicle rollover crash along Highway 372 just west of Linda Street on Wednesday.

Nevada Legislature sends CARE Act to governor

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Assembly give final legislative approval Thursday to a measure designed to help those who provide care to friends and loved ones after they are released from the hospital.