Commerce tax repeal efforts dealt blow by court

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Supreme Court dealt a likely lethal blow Wednesday to an effort to repeal the state’s new commerce tax, ruling that an explanation of what the referendum would do is defective.

It all came down to the last hole

In the end, it was an exciting day of golf at Siena Golf Course in Las Vegas as the two top golfers in the Division I-A went head-to-head down to the last hole to see who was the individual regional champion.

Wichman seeks third term on Nye County Commission

Two-term incumbent Republican Lorinda Wichman faces two GOP challengers in the June 14 primary in the contest for the District I seat on the Nye County Commission.

Cinch bug invasion hits valley

If you look outside and think your garden or lawn is moving, you might not be imagining things, as a bug infestation is taking place in town.

Emergency preparedness event to take place Monday

Next week an event will take place in town educating locals about the procedures to be taken in the event of an emergency situation in Pahrump.

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 $23 million.

Paleontologist Nyborg provides museum lecture on Saturday

What appears to be just an arid wasteland of desert sage, creosote and an abundant assortment of flora on the Mojave Desert floor, Death Valley National Park and surrounding areas, contains a veritable treasure trove of historical artifacts that would stir the interest of nearly every paleontologist on the planet.

Pahrump’s annual Relay for Life returns on Saturday

The large purple ribbons displayed around town can mean only one thing – The Pahrump Relay For Life returns to Petrack Park on Saturday.

Former FBI agent gives terrorism presentation to NCSO, community

The founder of Understanding the Threat.com this week did not hesitate to quash discussions, innuendo and rumors within the community about the federal government planning to haul busloads of male Syrian refugees to Pahrump to start a new life.

Clear, warm weekend ahead for the valley

After back-to-back weekends of rainy conditions in the valley, relief is finally on the way.

79-year-old sentenced for sexually assaulting young child

The man arrested and charged with lewdness with a child under 14 years of age was sentenced to 12 1/2 years in prison on Monday, according to the guilty plea agreement.

Woman files federal lawsuit over daughter’s lengthy jail stay

The mother and legal guardian of a Pahrump woman claims Nye County officials kept her daughter in jail for more than a year while ignoring court orders to send her to a state psychiatric facility.

Knightly: Refugee concerns seem to be a game of ‘telephone’

I remember being a student playing the game “telephone.” The class of maybe 20 or more would sit in a row and the teacher would whisper a phrase into the first student’s ear. By the time it reaches a few students down, the message has become unrecognizable. By the time it reaches the end, the original message has become fully corrupted.

Calf Creek Falls a visually stunning journey

The 124-mile Scenic Byway 12 in Utah, an All-American Road, is one of the most exceptional scenic byways in the Southwest. The drive takes you through canyons, valleys, and plateaus within an extraordinary landscape ranging in elevation from 4,000 to 9,000 feet in elevation, a feast for the eyes the entire trip.

Divas: Freezer to crockpot meals save money and time

Let’s talk about a busy person’s best friend – freezer to crockpot meals. A few hours prepping can fill your freezer with lots of easy meals that will save time and money in the future. Here’s the trick – when chicken breasts, beef or pork roasts go on sale, pick up a few extra pounds to make into crockpot meals. Freeze your bargain bounty in zip-top freezer bags marked with the date and contents. Freeze flat to maximize storage space in your freezer.

Homes sales volume falls slightly but prices rise

Home sales in the valley slowed slightly in volume in last month, but rose in the average price a single-family residential unit was sold for compared to last year.

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