Reid takes shots at GOP campaign talk on Yucca

A couple of Republican presidential hopefuls have ventured into Nevada-dicey territory by talking about Yucca Mountain and giving U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, the state’s top Democrat, an opening to take some shots.

County back to budget-cutting mode

Earlier reports that Nye County would be able to avoid layoffs and further cuts appear to have been premature.

Poise and smarts trump politics

Last week female college students were in the news, in Missouri and Nevada.

The Grove educates locals on medical marijuana

The only medical marijuana dispensary approved in Nye County held its first public event Saturday, looking to make acquaintance with locals interested in their service.

Local man brings love of Rickle’s Pickles to town

After missing a specialized pickle from his home area, a local business man took matters into his own hands and brought the business to Pahrump.

County support for SB 81 rejected

Nye County Commissioner Lorinda Wichman’s attempt to gain formal commission support of the controversial Senate Bill 81 failed at the commissioners meeting Monday.

Beatty girls finish sixth overall at state

Beatty Hornets Track Coach Ellice Dunsterville knew going into Division IV state meet that the Northern track teams would be strong.

Schneider takes amateur title in split decision

Brandon Schneider overcame exhaustion to win the biggest fight of his mixed martial arts career Friday.

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Letter to the Editor

Big business and government need to be separate

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 $36 million.

Beatty man arrested for sexually abusing minor

A Beatty man is behind bars for allegedly sexually abusing a child under 14 years of age causing substantial mental or bodily harm, lewdness with a minor and possession of stolen credit cards.

Track team has one state champion

The Trojans track team had one state champion, Kelbie Middleton, from their performance at the high school Nevada State Track Championships on Friday and Saturday.

Impounded RV destroyed by fire

An RV at the Nye County impound yard burst into flames after the person jump-starting the vehicle put the cables on the wrong posts.

Local fire department seeking volunteers, full-time crew members

Local individuals who feel they have what it takes to meet the physical and mental demands of a firefighter may have a future with Pahrump Valley Fire and Rescue Services.

Crime Corner, May 20

Man jailed for burglary, domestic battery

Amanda’s Law; Shootout at the Not-OK Corral

The GOP’s historic takeover of the Nevada Legislature should have meant, at the very least, a budget without tax hikes and passage of gun rights bills that have been bottled up by anti-gun Democrats for years.