Haynes: Without LGBT rights, religious freedom fails

This week Gov. Pat McCrory of North Carolina scrambled to contain the damage caused by passage of a state law limiting bathroom access for transgender people and eliminating local anti-discrimination ordinances based on sexual orientation.

Trojans golfers complete tough week of competition

Trojans golfers spent most of the week battling top golfers in the region. They played in a league match on Monday and then on Tuesday and Wednesday were at the two-day Southern Nevada Invitational in a non-league match at Dragon Ridge Golf Course in Henderson, one of the toughest courses in the state.

Judge Wanker receives public reprimand for actions in case

Nye County Fifth Judicial District Court Judge Kim Wanker consented to a public reprimand from the Nevada Commission on Judicial Discipline for violating several legal canons in handling a paternity case.

Lions Club a bright light to darkened eyes in developing countries

If you’ve ever discarded old eyeglasses into one of the local Lions Club donation bins and wondered what happens to them, Lions Bill and Marcia Newyear have the insightful answer.

School menu

Nye County School District elementary menu for the week of April 18 – April 22

Senior news

Pahrump Senior Center

Senior Sports News

Track and field

Pahrump disputes no-hitter recorded by Faith Lutheran

Senior Faith Lutheran pitcher Mosie Foley was on her game against the Trojans as she no-hit the Trojans (12-0). Foley had no walks and had 10 strikeouts. Foley also hit a game-ending 3-run home run. But was it really a no-hitter?

No money for Yucca in new bill

A new Energy and Water Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2017 that was approved by the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development on Wednesday has no money for Yucca Mountain licensing.

Crime Corner

Woman arrested for allegedly choking elderly mom over TV password

Small plane crashes at Death Valley airport

A frightening situation unfolded Wednesday at Death Valley National Park, but luckily the incident looked worse than it actually was.

National park fees to be waived April 16-24

If you’ve been wanting to experience one of the area’s national parks and have been waiting for the right time, that time is now.

Nevada Infant Immunization Week begins tomorrow

Vaccinating a child, especially when they’re young can help prevent diseases, not just in the child but others around them as well.

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 $15 million.

Embattled animal owner Lord, co-defendant, jailed

Embattled attorney Nancy Lord was handcuffed and taken into custody on Monday after she and her co-defendant, Lawrence Moore, arrived 30 minutes late for their scheduled court appearance before Judge Margaret Whitaker.

Renowned medical marijuana researcher gives lecture on benefits

Dr. Sue Sisley, medical director for The Grove dispensary in Pahrump, said more and more people she’s spoken to are now embracing the benefits of medical marijuana after years of pushback from anti-drug organizations and governmental agencies.

Gusty start to weekend expected

Hold onto your hats, a windy start to the weekend is in store for the valley.

Trojans hitting goes silent against Faith Lutheran

Pahrump bats had problems on Tuesday with Faith Lutheran’s Dominic Grant, who struck out 9 and only gave up one walk in the 12-3 romp.

Hornets get revenge on Adelson with big win

Beatty baseball beat Adelson 13-11 on April 7 on the road for their second win of the season. It was the second meeting between the two schools in non-conference action. The Hornets (2-3 overall) lost the first game 18-5.

Hudson: A continuing trend of using the First to interpret the Second

The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently used an analogy to First Amendment free-speech law in upholding a Second Amendment challenge and striking down a Maryland law banning semi-automatic rifles and larger-capacity detachable magazines.

Muth: Should the Nevada GOP issue pre-primary endorsements again this year?

Nevada’s 2016 GOP presidential caucus is in the history books. And the various county conventions have concluded. So all that’s left is the Nevada Republican Party convention in Reno next month before voters cast their ballots in the June primary.

Community Assistance

Free clothing

Day Trips: Northshore Road a scenic drive into Lake Mead

One of the better blessings of life in Southern Nevada is the ease of accessing Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The area’s one big drawback is its low elevation and lack of shade, meaning that daytime temperatures become unpleasant by late spring. So the ideal time to go there is in the next few weeks, especially if you wish to hike one of the trails, have a picnic, or catch the last of the wildflowers.

Divas: The best foods to buy when you’re broke

With the tax day deadline looming Monday, many folks are thinking about ways to be more careful with their money.

Editorial: Is new state law shutting out voters?

Editor’s Note:

This editorial ran in the Las Vegas Review-Journal on Wednesday. This issue is one facing voters here in Pahrump and the rest of Nye County in the Nye County Commission District I and District III races where only Republicans filed to run for office.

5 injured, 3 critically in Highway 160 crash

A single vehicle rollover crash on State Route 160 injured five people, with three of those injured airlifted to University Medical Center in Las Vegas in critical condition.

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