County GOP renounces Oscarson, Sandoval

After lending his support to Assembly Bill 464, which represents one of the largest tax packages in state history, Assemblyman James Oscarson is catching flak from the county’s Republican party.

IN PROFILE: Donna Torelli

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Co-valedictorians next step to be at UNLV

For the first time in recent memory, Pahrump Valley High School saw two valedictorians graduate this year.

Trojans’ McCaw transitions to college athletics

Jennifer McCaw showed up to the Idaho State University campus last year after a heralded career 650 miles away that included state championships and all-region honors.

New judicial district lightens judges’ load

A new judicial district will take some of the caseload and travel away from Nye County’s two district judges.

Sullivan to coach Beatty volleyball

Hornets Coach Dale Lerbakken retired at the end of the last school year from Beatty High School, leaving the school without a girls volleyball coach.

Crime Corner, June 10

Man fails to register address, lands in jail

Lakeside unveils renovated buffet, dining room

Regular patrons at the Lakeside Casino and RV Resort are enjoying the recent upgrades and renovations inside the dining room of the south end establishment.

Cost associated with new state tough-on-crime laws

CARSON CITY — Twenty-seven of 42 measures creating new crimes or enhancing existing penalties were approved by the Nevada Legislature, creating the potential for higher incarceration rates and a growing need for expensive new prison beds, an analysis from the Clark County public defender’s office suggests.

Sandoval says he won’t run for Reid’s U.S. Senate seat

Gov. Brian Sandoval announced Tuesday he will not run for Harry Reid’s U.S. Senate seat. U.S. Rep. Joe Heck says he will soon announce his plans.

Odegard looks to improve employer/employee relations

After taking over as workforce director at NyE Communities Coalition last month, Tammi Odegard oversaw her first big event Friday.

Fire restrictions in place for Spring Mountains National Recreation Area

Officials with the U.S. Forest Service, announced the implementation of fire restrictions in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, encompassing the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area.

Sports Corner, June 10

Local weightlifter finally breaks the 400 barrier in powerlifting after trying for three years.

When state officials get federal land

At the just adjourned Nevada Legislature, lawmakers narrowly approved a measure calling on Congress to transfer title of public lands in Nevada from the federal government to state government.

Ancell earns post-season golf honor

Pahrump Valley sophomore golfer Austen Ancell was named to the Division I-A All-Southern Region first team after his surprising win at the state tournament in May.

Woman uses leeches to treat various health issues

A local Pahrump woman uses an alternative form of medicine to treat various health issues that involve creatures normally avoided, and even feared.

Next step unknown after water bill dies

After State Bill 81 failed to gain traction at the 78th Nevada legislative session, efforts will now focus on what the state can do to ease issues related to water rights without new regulations to work with.

County GOP leaders stand behind chairman following arrest

Members of the Nye County Republican Central Committee are standing by their Chairman Bill Carns following his arrest last week.

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