Governor helps electrify highway through Beatty

BEATTY — The town was the scene Tuesday of what Gov. Brian Sandoval called “a historical day.”

Water board approves RIBs for flood control

Proposed rapid infiltration basins continue to spur safety concerns among residents, however officials last week gave a go-ahead to the construction of the system in areas of declining water levels in Pahrump Valley.

KNIGHTLY: Who is willing to guide the county

The upcoming eight months could shape the future of Nye County at one of its most crucial crossroads.

MUTH: Top 5 assembly primaries for conservatives to watch

As filing for office begins, the following is my initial “Top 5” list of Assembly races for conservatives who are looking to “trade up” from a tax hiker to a Tax Pledge signer in this year’s GOP primary cycle…

Best time of year for a trip to Parker is now

Footloose southern Nevadans travel in all directions of the compass, but tend to reserve southerly excursions for colder months.

UICN receives draft master plan for Discovery Park

The remediation of the overflow ponds at Discovery Park is still underway, but the site is likely to change as officials are working on the plan to revamp 160 acres of land that are occupied by the landmark.

UICN water rate hike approved

Utilities, Inc. of Central Nevada’s customers in Pahrump will see changes in their water and sewer bills this month after the rate increase was recently approved by the Public Utilities Commission.

School Menu

Nye County School District elementary menu for the week of March 7 – March 11

Senior News

Pahrump Senior Center

Hospitalized local veterans gain new family benefit

NORTH LAS VEGAS — Nye County veterans and former residents who are on active duty, and who are ill, injured or wounded and recovering in Nevada’s Mike O’Callaghan Federal Hospital or the Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility, can claim a new benefit, should it be needed.

Fahey has two hole-in-ones in two years

Jim Fahey just may be the luckiest man in town. He just hit his second hole-in-one in two years at Lakeview Executive Golf Course at the age of 79 at 10 a.m. on Tuesday morning (211 yards).

Crime Corner, March 4

Pahrump couple arrested after allegedly stealing $100k comic book collection

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 $22 million.

Heavy NASCAR traffic expected

Ladies and gentleman, start your engines. Well, before you do that and head to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway for Southern Nevada’s largest sporting event each year, be prepared for increased traffic to and from the speedway.

Pahrump Nugget goes live with upgraded marquee

As a popular hotel and casino prepares to celebrate a major milestone in town, the establishment has upgraded its outside marquee to bring the property into the new times.

Pahrump United girls talk tourney

Following any big victory is the obligatory post-celebration.

This Week In Sports

The Pahrump Youth Softball Association

Chance of precipitation moves into town this weekend

After enjoying an extended time of pleasant weather in the valley, changes are in store for town this weekend with precipitation chances included.

Football: Clayton returns to Trojans

Pahrump Valley High made it official and announced its new football coach for next season, Joe Clayton. He returns to the gridiron after a year of Gent ball, who said he will be moving up to coaching college football.

HAYNES: Trump and the future of the First Amendment

After Super Tuesday, what was once unthinkable may now be inevitable: Donald Trump, Republican nominee for president of the United States.

Letters to the Editor

Nebraska student asks for Nevada information

Former sheriff, current sergeant named in lawsuit

A lawsuit filed against the Nye County Sheriff’s Office on Monday alleges a police sergeant led “pornographic matinees” at the station using sex tapes held in evidence.