Commission District III candidates work to separate from field

The gamut of issues in Nye County Commission District III were on display at Friday’s commission race debate, where each Republican candidate pushed their vision for the district’s and county’s most nagging problems.

Pahrump among the cheapest for motorcycle insurance in Nevada

As temperatures continue to rise, more and more motorcyclists will hit the road all around the area to enjoy the surrounding open roads and scenery Southern Nevada has to offer, including here in Pahrump.

Ultrasound machine donated to First Choice Pregnancy Center

In the midst of saving for a much-needed piece of equipment, a local pregnancy center received a surprise gift that the executive director of the facility said came from above.

Suspect sought in attempted kidnapping

The Nye County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man who allegedly attempted to kidnap a woman who was walking with two juveniles.

Myers: The news war against nuance

Journalists have some nasty habits. One is that when they break stories they become so invested in those stories that they sometimes seek validation that they were right – by affecting the outcome.

Beatty to increase water rates next two years

BEATTY — There was not one word of protest from the audience May 26 as the Beatty Water and Sanitation District Board of Trustees voted to raise water rates a total of $4.40 over the next two years.

Van and Maureen Atkins

Van and Maureen Atkins

Champion racer has made cars his life

Pahrump Valley Speedway Modified driver Clifton King has won the Pahrump Valley Speedway Modified championship two times and has been racing at the speedway for the past six years.

First heat wave of season brings usual warnings

While the residents of Pahrump have been enjoying mostly sunny weather the past few weeks, it has been partnered with relatively cool temperatures.

District II candidates debate jobs, water, roads

All five Republican candidates running for the Nye County Commission District II made a last pitch to their constituents during the debate on Friday.

Pahrump Valley graduates 221 students

The class of 2016 said goodbye to Pahrump Valley High School on Friday night to a crowd of over 1,300 parents and relatives.

Letters to the Editor

Silver Tappers give praise to young volunteers

Softball: Pahrump all-star team takes Las Vegas tourney

For the first time that Pahrump youth softball coach Rich Lauver can remember, a Pahrump youth all-star softball team won a major championship trophy.