Two arrested, third sought in home invasion

Police arrested two and are seeking a third suspect in connection with a Saturday home invasion in Pahrump.

Crime Corner, March 4

Woman jailed for misuse of 911

Obama resurrects death tax, targets family farmers

If there’s anything more quintessentially American than baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and Chevrolet, it’s the American family farmer.

Compost pile deemed Amargosa nuisance

Allegations of nuisance pig farming practices made by Amargosa Valley Town Manager Mike Cottingim resulted in an abatement mandate by the Nye County Commission by a 3-2 vote on Tuesday.

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 $13 million.

67 dogs rescued from Tonopah residence

Nye County Animal Control took custody of 67 Whippet dogs and two cats from a home in Tonopah on Tuesday, forcing overcrowding at the Tails End Animal Shelter in Pahrump.

Test site contamination creeping toward area drinking groundwater

Declining aquifer levels and increased pumping in southern Nye County could cause test site water contaminated by nuclear testing to flow more quickly toward groundwater used for drinking, warned officials.

Brothel workers yesterday compared to today

Bobbi Davis was the owner and operator of the Shady Lady Brothel, located about 20 miles

Report: Pahrump aquifer trends 10-year decline

Aquifer levels are decreasing in areas where domestic wells are clustered, according to a report.

Nye on Carson, Feb. 27

Concealed weapon law changes hearing held

Amargosa attendance high, Pathways testing starts Monday

Amargosa Elementary/Middle School is posting a 96 percent attendance rate, school officials said Tuesday. Principal Robert Williams told trustees faculty members are looking to take on additional pre-kindergarten students.

Sports Corner

Bowling News: At the Pahrump Nugget: Perfect scores: Nocky Roach bowled a 300 game on Feb. 9 and then turned around and bowled another one on Feb. 23, Bernard Curtis bowled a 300 on Feb. 12 and Donovin Lusher bowled 299 on Jan. 29.

Public hearing scheduled Wednesday on utility rate hike

A rate hike increase proposal for Utilities, Inc. Pahrump customers has resulted in the scheduling of a public hearing on Wednesday by the Nevada Public Utilities Commission.

The language of art

Painter Nancy Stilwell is Pahrump Art Gallery’s featured artist. On display at the gallery are 14 pieces, that she says reflect her playfulness and creativeness.

New Beatty Volunteer Ambulance Facility opens

The Beatty Town Advisory Board meeting on Feb. 23 had a very light agenda, but it was notable because it was held in the training room of the town’s new ambulance barn.

Chili cook-off charity event returns March 7

The fourth annual Silver State Chili Cook-­off returns Saturday, March 7 at Petrack Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Crime Corner, Feb. 27

Man jailed for domestic battery

Quilter uses 50 shades of green …and brown

Pahrump’s Shadow Mountain Quilters, consisting of 141 members, successfully launched the 19th annual Quilt and Fiber Arts Show this past weekend.

Delayed Manse Road paving to begin this Tuesday

Repaving is set to begin on the three-mile stretch of Manse Road between Homestead and Hafen Ranch roads.

Second fundraiser for Super Mikey scheduled

The second annual Super Mikey Auction Fundraiser for leukemia patient Mikey Welch is set to take place Friday, March 27 at the Mountain Falls Clubhouse.

School Menu

Nye County School District elementary menu for the week of March 2 – March 6

Test scores show improvement in elementary schools

Nye County School District officials presented the outcome of the district’s Criterion Referenced Testing and proficiency exams this week with some promising results.

Harassment tops disciplinary issues in school district

Instances of harassment, sexual harassment, misconduct and battery among students on Nye County School District campuses topped the discipline report for the first two quarters.

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